Also known as Chicken Cacciatore (in Italian, cacciatore means “hunter”), traditional Hunter’s Chicken is a braised chicken with tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Thanks to modern-day slow cookers, you don’t have to tend to your chicken all day—yay! I like to use a whole…
The beautiful blend of spices in jerk seasoning is unique but perfectly balanced. You can vary the amount of each spice, however, to get the flavor that works for you. My family enjoys this version, mostly because I use only a pinch of cayenne so that the spice…
Coq au Vin is a traditional French dish that typically includes cut-up chicken, smoked meat, wine, and herbs. The chicken is braised to make it tender and delicious. I love taking the same flavors and throwing them into my slow cooker for a simple, no-fuss dinner that…
This dish has turned into one of my personal favorite slow cooker recipes. I don’t spend a lot of prep time getting ingredients into the slow cooker, and at the end of the day, the house smells amazing and dinner tastes just as good! If you’re having one of those busy…
When fall rolls around, this spice-packed skirt steak will keep you full and satisfied. I can’t get enough of the smoky flavor and end up making this standby meal often during the cooler months. My favorite part, aside from the great taste, is that we get a filling,…
I love the flavor of fajitas: grilled steak, peppers, and onions…mmm! So I decided to throw those bold flavors into a burger one evening, and wow! Easy to prep ahead and freeze, these burgers will be ready anytime you want a classic burger with a zesty twist. I love…
My family loves the tender, juicy flavor of skirt steak, but this yummy marinade goes well with just about any cut of beef. From tri-tip to flank steak or even poured over a roast in the slow cooker, this marinade will fast become one of your go-to recipes. The fresh…
This casserole brings back memories not only of Thanksgiving green bean casserole, but also of a lovely little dish that my mom used to make called Tater Tot Casserole. Remember it? I know that many of you do! It had tater tots, canned mushroom soup, and ground beef…
These steaks are hearty, have rich and satisfying flavors, and are easy to make. But this recipe wasn’t planned. It was a by-chance happening one day as I spun around in a circle in my kitchen, grabbing different ingredients. You never know when the results will be…
This elegant yet simple recipe was featured on the US Wellness Meats website when I was lucky enough to have been selected as one of their featured chefs, which means that this steak is sort of a celebrity. You can make this star-studded meal anytime if you make it…
This amazingly flavorful burger was inspired by my local Whole Foods. There are days when I’m standing at the meat counter at 5:00 p.m. staring longingly at all the pre-prepped foods, wishing they were not breaded or didn’t contain sugar or canola oil. In this…
One of the easiest ways to create a delectable sauce for meats with little effort is to utilize all-fruit, no-sugar-added jams from your local natural food store. Or better yet, make your own! Apricot jam is one of my favorites, and it goes amazingly well with chicken…