The Mothership

  We eat a lot of chicken. So pairing it with other things makes me feel versatile. Make it in a crockpot and I’m all in! Ingredients: 5-6 chicken breasts, skinless Salt & pepper Cooking oil - I used avocado oil 1.5 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch  1 cup heavy cream or milk  2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tsp oregano 1tsp dried thyme Red pepper flakes - optional 1/2 jar of sun dried tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp. Butter More salt & pepper Favorite pasta Spinach Basil or parsley Grated Parmesan cheese Recipe: Drizzle a tiny bit of coooking oil on the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, place the chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle a tad more oil on top. Then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper over the chicken. In a bowl whisk together the cornstarch and chicken broth with a whisk. Add in all the seasonings and Parmesan. If you use red pepper flakes, just be careful as it can be spicy. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Then place the...

Whether you want to make this in your crockpot or in your instapot - it’s another easy crowd pleaser! Serve over rice and your favorite toppings for bowls or make for tacos!  Ingredients 2-3lb chuck roast, cut into large chunks 1/2 cup beef broth 5 garlic cloves, peeled 2Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2Tbsp lime juice  1 tablespoon dried oregano  2 tsp cumin 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp ground cloves 2 whole bay leaves Serve with Rice, chopped tomatoes & onions, spinach, avocado, shredded cheese, and whatever sauce if you think you need it.  Recipe: Place roast chunks into crockpot or instapot. If using an instapot, place a bit of oil on the bottom first. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place all over ingredients in a blender EXCEPT the bay leaves. Blend till combined.   Pour over the beef chunks. Add the bay leaves If crockpot: 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 on low. If instapot: set to pressure cook on high pressure for 70 minutes and instant release at ...

This is one of those wonderful one pot easy prep meals. No chopping! I made a less lactose version because someone in our family has a sensitivity. Use full lactose items if you feel so inclined Ingredients: 2 lbs. uncooked chicken 1 - 16 oz. chicken or vegetable broth 1 - 28 oz. can green enchilada sauce  Salt & Pepper to taste 1 - 14oz. can of corn, drained 1 - 14 oz. can of white beans   2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese or white cheddar cheese 1/4 cup whole milk (or regular) 3/4 cup almond milk (Or use all whole milk) 1 cup of soy yogurt (or greek yogurt or sour cream) 2 oz. cream cheese or cream cheese alternative (cubed and softened) chopped red onion chopped cilantro  lime wedges  tortilla chips green verde salsa for topping (optional) ***You could top with chopped avocado and more cheese.  ***We have also prepared rice per package directions and poured soup over top of rice when serving.  *** adding red pepper flakes is fun - but can bri...

This rain makes me want to play this song... let's stay home tonight and snuggle...plus make one of Tim's favorite dishes.  This is a recipe adapted from my friend Sarah years ago.  It's a go to and I'm fairly certain Tim dreams about this chili.  Plus, it's SUPER EASY!!!! Ingredients:   1/2 of one large white onion, chopped 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can of chili beans 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of corn 2 (10.5) oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies 1/2 can of taco sauce 2 Tbsp. of chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 3 chicken breasts Cilantro (optional for topping) ***You could make this even easier and substitute the seasonings for one taco seasoning packet.*** Place all ingredients besides the chicken...