It all began with a bond of hot cowboys, beer, food, and football. Here are some recipes from the Squad that Slay, and of course masterpieces from The Queen of the Kitchen, out girl Carolyn.
Mommy's Dirty Little Secret
I like it dirty. Really dirty. And I am here to let you in on the secret to making it extra dirty if you're into that sort of thing. Like anything, it's all in what you use and how you do it. Start with a firm foundation. Some like it sweet, others tart, I like mine a little smooth and sweet.
Engagement Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Time in the kitchen is like therapy for me, a great stress reliever and I really enjoy cooking. So, if you are really looking for some kitchen therapy, make your biscuits from scratch. But I think your favorite store-bought biscuits that come in a tube and you just pop them in the oven are just fine, especially when you are smothering them in this delicious gravy. You could smother cardboard in this gravy, and it would be delicious.
Easy-Peasy Beef and Broccoli
There is nothing better in this world than that feeling when you get off work and start to stress about what to make for dinner and then BAM! You remember that you’ve got something going in the crock pot. Now, I am NOT a morning person. So, unless I prepped something the night before, between trying to get my Son fed and myself ready for work, I don’t have the extra time in the morning to chop a bunch of shit to throw in the crock pot. That’s why I love this slow cooker recipe, it only takes four hours to cook! I work remotely, and since most of the population is working remotely right now during the Pandemic, you can put this together over your lunch break and BAM! Same after work dinner prep bliss. This recipe is delicious, and the sauce is sweet enough that your kid might not notice that it is loaded with veggies.
Quarantine Soup
Like most families, we are staying in and limiting trips to the grocery store. Two produce items that will last a long time are potatoes and carrots. I created this soup and it is velvety, healthy, and delicious…my husband says it tastes like Thanksgiving gravy. I make potato soup all the time, but I added the carrots to try to make it a little more nutritious and turns out, we like it better that way! The Jalapenos are a great source of vitamin C and garlic is a good immunity booster. Heavy cream is used in traditional recipes, but the Greek yogurt is a great substitution that adds a tangy creamy flavor, and less fat and calories. This is also a great way to sneak in some veggies if you have a picky eater. Serve it with a thick slice of buttered bread, if you have it