Tex-Mex Cheese Zucchini Enchiladas

August 1, 2021 Amanda Plott

I was really wanting some enchiladas this week. and not just any enchiladas. I wanted the traditional Tex-Mex cheese and chili version. I also really wanted to up my vegetable game, so I opted to make these enchiladas NAKED. That’s right, these enchiladas are stripped of their tortillas and instead are made with the use of zucchinis.

The zucchini here is used to hold all that cheesy goodness in while baking in a chili. They re super good and a perfect way to get your enchilada fix while also getting full on pure vegetable goodness. And when I say there’s a lot of veggies going on here, I mean it…

Zucchini Cheeseburger Skillet

July 20, 2021 Amanda Plott

Craving for something easy and cheesy? Look no further! This Zucchini Cheeseburger Skillet is easy to make, all in one skillet, and has all the cheesy goodness of a cheeseburger without any of the guilt. I based it off the same idea as my Zucchini Taco Skillet, but used cheeseburger components instead of taco. The end result was this burger in a bowl.

I made sure to load this skillet up with plenty of veggies, zucchini, onion, lettuce, and even some fresh tomato! Like I said, this has everything you love about a cheeseburger, even pickles! It starts out with meat and onion, then there’s tomatoes and seasonings, and it’s all followed up with zucchini and condiments!…

Giant Meatballs

June 9, 2021 Amanda Plott

I’ll be real honest, it’s been a pretty rough week for me. My mom had surgery and I’ve been down and out with almost a full week of some sort of strange migraine or headache of some sort. So until I’m able to get a few things resolved, it’s all about the quick and easy things for dinner just like these Giant Meatballs!

These Giant Meatballs are just that. Giant Meatballs. I equate them to something similar to individual mini meatloaves since they’re mixed with basically all the same things as a meatloaf would be. The only difference is they’re…Giant Meatballs! They’re even topped off with ketchup just like my favorite meatloaves…

Cheesesteak Macaroni Casserole

April 23, 2021 Amanda Plott

There is only ONE more month of school left here and it is busier than ever! What does that mean? Easy cheesy weeknight meals are where it’s at! That’s where this Cheesesteak Macaroni Casserole comes in. Not only is this casserole easy AND cheesy, it’s also one that you could make ahead of time and then toss in the oven for the final step when it’s time for dinner!

So what makes this casserole ‘cheesesteak’ anyway? Well, that would be the beef, onion, and bell pepper in there. Yep. It’s at simple as that when it comes to this dish. Plus, it’s made with just a handful of ingredients which are mostly household kitchen staples anyway…

Jamaican Chili

April 14, 2021 Amanda Plott

So, I wanted some chili but with it being Spring I wanted a chili that maybe had a little more of a brightened up twist to it. That’s why I came across the idea for a Jamaican themed chili. It’s basically a pretty standard meat and bean chili that’s got all the delicious warm and bright flavors that you tend to see in Jamaican dishes.

There is some heat to this chili, but not a whole WHOLE lot. If you want it to be a touch hotter, try using a hotter pepper in place of the jalapeño. Think habanero or scotch bonnet! I’m not quite that brave myself so I stuck with the jalapeño…

Instant Pot Ribs

January 11, 2021 Amanda Plott

Look, sometimes a girl just needs to eat some BBQ. I’ll be honest, I’ve never actually cooked ribs on my own. I’ve eaten plenty of them. But cooking them? It just sounds scary! Even as a native Texan, the thought of cooking GOOD ribs seems daunting. So when I cam across the idea of cooking them in the pressure cooker? I was sold.

These Instant Pot Ribs are pretty damn good for what they are. No smoking. No marinating. Just rub them down and pop them in the pressure cooker before finishing them off with a quick roast under the broiler. Yep. It’s just that easy…