Peyton loves the carnitas at Chipolte. She always orders a carnitas burrito every time we go. I'll admit I am partial to their steak but I wanted to make carnitas at home for Peyton so I gave it a shot. Plus, making it in a big batch is perfect for family get-togethers. I actually made this exact recipe for my grandmother's 90th birthday party and it was a huge hit. While it tastes just like Chipotle's carnitas it is a little juicier or moist which was a huge hit. Plus it makes reheating this ...
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Ninja Foodi Salsa Chicken Tacos
You all know I LOVE my Ninja Foodi and I also love Perdue chicken. Tacos are pretty high on my list as well. So today, I made Salsa Chicken Tacos with some Perdue chicken IN my Ninja Foodi! Everything happens right in the Ninja Foodi so cleanup is a snap. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to clean out my Ninja Foodi when I was finished. These take less than 30 minutes which is amazing for a weeknight dinner option. I don't get home from work until 6 pm so I like to have dinner on the ...
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
This is a twist on the classic pot pie that is simple to make and a total crowd-pleaser. Instead of encasing your chicken pot pie in a crust there is only a top, great for those looking to cut a few carbs out at dinner time. And I'm going to share a little tip with you. Even though most recipes tell you to never flip the biscuits, I'm going to tell you to flip them. I despise soggy biscuits and I hate finding out that the biscuit are raw on the bottom. So to avoid those issues I decided to flip ...
Game Day Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Getting together with friends and family to watch the big game together is a tradition for many people. Besides spending time with friends and family, my favorite part of the day is all the food! There are usually huge spreads of a wide array of food at all these gatherings. But the one thing I've noticed that there is not always kid-friendly food. So here's a dish, that adults and kids, can both enjoy, Game Day Pepperoni Pizza Sliders! They are a huge hit with the kids, they get the taste ...
Ninja Foodi Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
We were busy this fall, like crazy busy and barely home in the evenings. That lead to a lot of eating out. But with the New Year, I am determined to get back to cooking dinner at home like we used to. I'm also determined to create some new recipes that I can use in my Ninja Foodi. I love using my Foodi, I've just gotten out of the practice of meal planning and cooking. So tonight, our first meal fo the New Year in our Ninja Foodi is Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese! Why? Because Peyton loves ...
Ninja Foodi White Chicken Chili
Fall is definitely here. I'm pretty sure we won't be seeing any above 80 days until 2020. So, it's time to start making some chili to help keep us warm. Today we are going to make a White Chicken Chili in the Ninja Foodi. It takes less than 20 minutes from start to table so it's perfect for during the week. And the best part is it's ZERO Weight Watcher points! You will need the following - 2 lbs Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless 2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Garlic Powder 14 ...