Most Delicious Life
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A mother and daughter sharing our best food, and our secrets to living the happy life with the goal of helping us all create a stronger family unit.
Chicken Carnitas, Squash & Rice Bowls
There are so many ways to use these amazing Chicken Carnitas and using it in rice bowls is one of my favorite. This chicken with roasted squash is absolutely delicious. CARNITAS You can slow cook the chicken in a crockpot or in a cast iron pot in the oven. I find the...
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies are a treasure. Making this pumpkin version is such a great autumn treat. Autumn hits and suddenly it's baking time! These are so easy and yet so special. They are made to impress! Make the batter first. Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and...
Italian Meatballs
I have been making Italian meatballs in marinara for years. I lLOVE spaghetti and I LOVE a good meatball sub! I have worked on these meatballs and sauce for years. I've taken away and added and learned from others. Now I think they are the best they've ever been!...
Pastitsio – Greek Pasta Casserole
Pronounced "puh-STEET-see-ow' this is an amazing Greek offering of COMFORT FOOD. It is mac n' cheese taken to new heights. This has both feta and parmesan cheese, a rich meat sauce and it's topped with a rich bechamel-like sauce and then baked altogether. You will...
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
This meal is a common request in my home. Often when I am meal planning, I will call out, "What do you all want for dinner this week?!?" There are 3 answers I can count on every time! Chicken enchiladas is one of them. But also, why do I even ask anymore? I always...
Maple Cream Pie with Sugared Almonds
I have always loved the taste of maple syrup. When I was a kid the lunch ladies at my school made the most amazing maple bars you ever tasted. It was always a good day when they were on the lunch menu. If you are a maple lover then you will love this pie. It is...
Carmel Apple Cider Floats
All summer long my kids LOVE root beer floats. I try to always keep the Root Beer and Vanilla ice cream on hand for a late night treat. We love sitting outside in the back yard, running around, chatting, playing games and drinking a root beer float. In the fall we...
Fish Tacos
I love adding fish into our dinner menu whenever I can. This is a cheap and easy way to do it, Tilapia is a cheaper fish and very easy to prep and serve. These tacos are healthy! Low fat and also gluten free. I ALWAYS double this recipe. We have 8 people eating here,...
Potato Smashers
These fabulous potatoes will improve any meal! Soft in the middle, crispy on the outside and nice and garlicky. Mmm mmm! I like to use baby gold potatoes...the texture is just perfect for this, Bring them to boil in heavily salted water and cook until they are nice...
Tuscan Chicken Sammies
We love this easy and healthy go to meal. Years ago a friend made a version of this in her crockpot for me. I never got the recipe, but I love this meal so I came up with my own recipe for it. One of my favorite things about these sandwiches is that they are easily...