I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Enchiladas can be a pain in the neck to make. For that reason, they tend to fall in the category of food I often order in restaurants, but don’t make too frequently. However, when I came across a recipe for classic chicken enchiladas in my favorite slow cooker cookbook, I thought I’d give it a shot. It seemed like cooking the chicken in the slow cooker would at least make the process feel like less work since it was spread out over more hours. And it did! Continue reading
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Pork Tinga and Rice
In the United States, when we think about a basic, well-balanced meal, it typically includes a protein, vegetable and starch. However, if you look at other cultures around the world, many feature a staple dish that highlights rice—whether it’s arroz con pollo in Latin America, biryani in India or paella in Spain. Continue reading
Cooking Dinner at 8am
One of the things I’m most excited about with my new lifestyle is being able to cook more in general, as well as experiment with different cooking methods and ingredients. I really enjoy cooking, but Jeff had that job covered for the past few months, and getting home from work at 6:30, then working out, then making dinner was not the greatest schedule. No longer! Continue reading