Author: Emma Hobbs

CROCKPOT CREOLE CHICKEN & SAUSAGE

CROCKPOT CREOLE CHICKEN & SAUSAGE

This crockpot is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. You don’t have to do any prep work, just loosely chop all the veggies, slice chicken breasts if needed and cut sausage into small pieces. Throw it all in the crockpot in no particular order, set 

Spaghetti Squash With Basil Pesto & Jowl Bacon

Spaghetti Squash With Basil Pesto & Jowl Bacon

As I’ve stated in other blog post spaghetti squash is my favorite substitution for traditional pasta. When it’s roasted its’ texture remains al dente, the flavor is very light therefore it blends well with most flavors & when it’s reheated it retains its’ al dente 

Gluten Free Spicy, Baked Chicken Strips

Gluten Free Spicy, Baked Chicken Strips

  Spicy chicken strips are one of my all time favorite easy go to weeknight meals, serve it with a salad or some roasted veggies and you have a complete healthy meal.  Let’s talk about dipping sauces for these delicious strips, my favorite is ranch 

Holiday Baked Oatmeal

Holiday Baked Oatmeal

As I’m writing this blog, I’m listening to my most favorite modern reality show, Top Chef. Watching these chefs stress over there every ingredient that’s added to there dishes & all the drama of the show is for some reason very entertaining to me. Anyhows 

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE CREAMER

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE CREAMER

Made with homemade coconut milk & pumpkin pie spice! It is that time of year, ALL THINGS PUMPKIN PIE SPICE, my absolute favorite flavor for chai teas and coffee creamers. Of  course  you always have the option of getting yourself a pumpkin spice latte at 

Cabbage Potato Soup

Cabbage Potato Soup

If you haven’t figured it out by now you will very soon that I LOVE soups during the long cold months of winter. There’s just something about a few delicious ingredients swimming in a delicious broth adding a couple splashes of white or red wine 

CRANBERRY SAUCE

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Years ago when I hosted the family thanksgiving for the first time, I made cranberry sauce for the very first time. To this day my family always requests that I make this sauce to serve alongside the turkey. Like most recipes with a tart fruit as 

Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Taco Bowl

Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Taco Bowl

One of my favorite savory combinations is roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Mixing the already cooked beans with red onions sauteed in olive oil pairs perfectly with chili spices. Usually I like to add a lot of spice and flavor to roasted potatoes but 

Spicy Pork Chops with Gravy

Spicy Pork Chops with Gravy

Pork chops can be a little tricky to cook, they are less fatty and if it’s not made right they can be on the drier side. Using a few tricks up my sleeve these can be cooked to be moist, flavorful and delish.  This time 

Beef Stew With Root Vegetables and Mushrooms

Beef Stew With Root Vegetables and Mushrooms

Lately I’ve been making a lot of soups, stews and comfort meals but who can resist when it’s the perfect fall weather to make these meals. Although I make meals that would be considered comfort meals, I always try to make it healthy by adding