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Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
I love cooking with chicken thighs – they have so much more flavor, stay moist, and save $$$ Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4-6* Time: 30 mins Level: Medium *This recipe only served 4 of us because my brother ate *5* chicken thighs. If you don’t have a college student on break in your home, it might serve 6-8. Family Pack Bone In Skin On Chicken Thighs (~2 lbs) For the Marinade: Zest of 1 Lemon Juice of 1/2 Lemon 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp each Dried Basil, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, and Rosemary (you can also substitute poultry seasoning here) Salt & Pepper For Cooking: 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp…
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Soft Pretzels
After a few variations, I found the key to the right savory flavor is brushing these babies with butter – not egg wash. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 12 Pretzels Time: 1.5 Hours* Level: Medium *Note on timing – this time includes the 1 hour rising time for the dough, this recipe only requires about 30 minutes active time. 1 1/2 C Warm Water 1 Package Yeast 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar 3 - 3 1/2 C Flour 2 tsp Salt 4 Tbsp Butter - Melted, Separated 10 C Water 1/2 C Baking Soda Coarse Sea Salt for Topping In a small bowl, combine water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for about…
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Game Day Nachos
An easy crowd pleaser great for casual family snacking, or sharing with friends! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy 1 Bag Tortilla Chips Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken 1 Bag Shredded Cheese Blend of your choice 1 Jalapeno - finely diced 1 Bunch Green Onions 1 Small Can Sliced Olives Sour Cream Salsa + Any other toppings you like! Pre-heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place half the tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Layer with half of your toppings and repeat to create a second layer. (This is the key to getting even topping and cheese distribution throughout.) Bake in…
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Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken
The perfect shredded chicken for any occasion – and yes, it uses the slow cooker! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 3-6 Time: 3 hours Level: Easy 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Can Chicken Broth or Stock 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Place chicken in slow cooker and top with broth and oil. Cook covered on low about 3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender. Take out of slow cooker and shred, adding some of the liquid back into the shredded chicken to keep it moist. From here, you can use the chicken to make any type of recipe you need! I like to use this chicken to…