I wanted to make something that would make the house smell amazing on Christmas morning and I came across this recipe. It took a while to find it, the original recipe was not attached to the video that was showing in Flipboard, but I eventually found it. Prep was fun, Kate and I made the … Continue reading Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
Month: December 2019
Daddy Chex Mix
As soon as we get done with Thanksgiving, it's Chex mix time. I think I make a good 8 or 10 batches of this stuff between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it accounts for at least a few pounds of holiday bulk around here. I've modified the original recipe slightly. Time to prep: 10 minutes Time … Continue reading Daddy Chex Mix
Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
I've tried a lot of different baked wings recipes but none of them ever got close to what a fried wing tastes like. Until now! Baking powder is the magic ingredient and you end up with really crispy wings. Add to that a simple but tasty honey sriracha glaze and you are set. Go make … Continue reading Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Chengdu-Style Kung Pao Chicken
I managed to get around to cooking a new recipe tonight and it turned out good! Is it the same as the old China Town's Kung Pao? Nope. But it's close, and it was a fairly easy one to pull off. I will say it made a bit of a mess of my skillet, but … Continue reading Chengdu-Style Kung Pao Chicken
Meal Planning
This week is a busy one so I don't have any new recipes to try. But I do have something to share that has been helpful. We do monthly meal planning and it has removed a lot of guesswork around mealtime.