Herb & Garlic Chicken Thighs

May 16, 2018May 15, 2018 / ktbuchs87

Even though I publicly professed my approval of chicken boobs a while back, I will never let go of my love of chicken thighs. They are delicious, pretty cheap, and no matter how you cook them, they stay nice and juicy.

My usual plan of attack when it comes to chicken thighs? Make them in the Instant Pot and just change up the flavors I add to keep things simple but interesting/tasty. Which if you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen the endless parade of shredded chicken bowls.

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Happy Mother’s Day

May 14, 2018May 13, 2018 / ktbuchs87

If you’re a mom, Happy Mother’s Day.

If you’re about to be a mom, Happy Mother’s Day.

If you aren’t yet a mom but want to be, Happy Mother’s Day.

If your mom isn’t here but you wish she were, Happy Mother’s Day.

If you’re not sure whether being a mom is for you, Happy Mother’s Day.

If you never had a biological mom in your life but someone who acted like a mom, Happy Mother’s Day.

If you feel a LOT of complicated emotions on this day and don’t know what to do, Happy Mother’s Day.

It’s a happy day, a rough day, a sad day, an exciting day, a fun day, a painful day, and a million other emotions. So no matter where you are on the “mom” spectrum or how you celebrate, I hope you found peace and happiness in your time yesterday.

And to my mom, I am who I am because of your love, guidance, laughter, rules, and example. I can’t imagine a better mom for me and I’m so glad I get to call you mine.

Happy Mother’s Day.

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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018 / ktbuchs87

Deep dish pizza.

Hot dogs without ketchup.

Polish Sausages (said like this).

Garrett’s Popcorn.

Italian Beef (Portillos or bust).

In case you couldn’t tell, us Chicagoans like food. Lots of food. Cheesy, meaty, delicious food. Stick to your rib (and thighs and stomach and booty) food.

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Piggie Chow

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 / ktbuchs87

I’m going to ask you to trust me with this recipe and believe that I haven’t gone crazy. Well, I’m already a little crazy, so believe that I haven’t gone entirely crazy.

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Make Ahead Meals

May 7, 2018May 6, 2018 / ktbuchs87

Happy Monday! I’m all sorts of in a good mood thanks to the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying lately. Spring has sprung round these parts and it’s here in full force. Trees are budding, grass is green, flowers are blooming, and bugs are back.

Hey, not everything about spring can be sunshine and rainbows.