Sweet And Sour Meatballs

An easy recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs in a delicious flavorful sauce that makes a delicious dinner or a delicious party snack. It's an easy flavorful version of the beloved Chinese takeout classic and a great appetizer.

 

Praise the Lord it's Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? 

You should make these Sweet and Sour Meatballs this weekend and then be prepared to make them again next week because your family will be begging for more.

Trust me, I've already been down that road.

Just double up the meatball batch and freeze half the meatballs for later in the week. 

I've had meatballs on my mind for the last week or two since the weathers started to cool a little. I can't seem to stop thinking about all the ways I love meatballs so I decided it was time to share the recipe for these Sweet and Sour Meatballs. 

I can't believe how many times I just said, "Meatballs!"

I was hoping to have enough leftovers to hide for lunch the next day but there was no such luck between Colt and the kids they were devoured.

The secret to these Sweet and Sour Meatballs is in the easy sauce. After a lot of trial and error over the years I've developed the perfect balance of salty, sweet and sour. Even Mas who proclaims to not eat cooked pineapple and was disappointed when he saw I hadn't set any aside had cleaned his plate without another peep.

If your short on time the meatballs can all be rolled ahead of time and frozen until ready to cook since  they spend a little time in the freezer anyways to help maintain their shape while cooking. 

The worst thing about these Sweet and Sour Meatballs maybe the fight at the dinner table for seconds.

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Green Bean Salad Recipe

I love this simple Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette.

It's one of those dishes that's perfect for company but easy enough for a busy weeknight since the flavors meld as it sits and is great served warm or at room temperature.

We love this Green Bean Salad as an easy Thanksgiving side dish because it's delicious served warm or at room temperature. 

I prefer Haricot Vert Green Beans for this salad with their thin delicate size and tender yet crisp texture when available. The shallot in the dish offers a milder flavor compared to garlic and softens when the vinaigrette is tossed with the hot green beans.

As they cool they absorb the tangy vinaigrette for a wonderfully flavorful dish.

These will quickly become a favorite way to enjoy your veggies and perfect for holiday entertaining like Thanksgiving and Christmas since they are delicious served at room temperature.

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One Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

Easy Chili Mac and Cheese recipe is a simple dinner time favorite in our house in under 30 minutes.

With the kids getting ready to go back to school I thought I would share with you one of our families favorite easy recipes One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.

This dish is a blend of two of the most requested things in our house Chili and Macaroni and Cheese cooked in one pot in under 30 minutes.

I don't know anyone who doesn't love an easy dinner from scratch in under 30 minutes. One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese reheats really well for those nights when everyone won't be able to make it to the dinner table at the same time due to sports practice and after school activities.

I love that this recipe keeps the clean up minimal by only using one pot. Dishes just aren't my thing and I'm pretty sure you feel the same way! 

It's as simple as Hamburger Helper but so much better.

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese has lots of protein with the addition of meat, beans and cheese making it the perfect dish to serve the family at the end of a busy day.

As the weather becomes cooler I know this will quickly be another highly requested dinner on the weekly rotation since everyone requested seconds and they've already asked me to make it again! 

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Barbacoa Beef

Tender homemade Barbacoa Beef made in Slow Cooker is so easy to make and packed with flavors. A favorite for enchiladas, taco Tuesdays, burritos, quesadillas, and taco salads.

I know several of you have been requesting more Crockpot dinners lately so I bring to you Crockpot Barbacoa Beef a copycat of the famous Chipotle's Restaurant.

Crockpot Barbacoa Beef is so simple to make and the perfect meal for feeding a crowed.

It's slowly braised in a mouthwatering combo of spices including chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, apple cider vinegar, lime juice and a just a bit of cinnamon to leave the house smelling amazing. 

The long slow braise leaves the meat melt in your mouth tender.

I usually will brown the meat first for an extra punch of flavor but decided to skip the browning and opted for a simple throw together crockpot dish this time around.

I promise you won't miss browning the meat in this dish and neither will anyone else it's packed with flavor.

Crockpot Barbacoa Beef makes the perfect filling for burritos, tacos, taco salad or even enchiladas.

Here's how I make Barbacoa in a crock pot:

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy to make  Cilantro Lime Rice recipe made with Jasmine Rice is the absolute BEST! Better than Chipotle's! It makes a great side dish with Mexican or Asian night! 

We usually have Mexican Food night at least once a week since we're a bunch of Mexican Foodaholics in our house, and Cilantro Lime Rice is a staple.

I'm pretty sure we could live the rest of our lives off of Mexican food and be completely content.

We either make Cilantro Lime Rice or our other favorite Restaurant Style Mexican Rice to go with the meal. It's sort of a copycat of Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice but according to the fam it's even better.

I'll let you be the judge of that for yourself! 

But I do know this rice packs plenty of flavor and makes a nice light side dish. It's also super easy to make which is a win in my book.

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Spiked Blackberry Lemonade

Refreshing Blackberry Lemonade recipe with instructions for Spiked Blackberry Lemonade for a delicious cocktail option for adults.

For this weekends Sunday Supper we are gathering recipes to throw the ultimate pool party. We all know a good pool party requires something light, and refreshing to sip on while your hanging out at the pool so I decided to share Spiked Blackberry Lemonade, since it's the perfect summer sipper.

 I made a triple batch of Blackberry Lemonade for Colt's 40th Birthday last weekend and then spiked a few for the guest.

I made this recipe in 2 steps with the Blackberry Lemonade in one part and then spiked it in step 2 incase you have company looking for a nonalcoholic version.

With blackberries ripening early this year the kids have been out picking away already so Blackberry Lemonade has been a daily staple in the fridge! 

I know you'll love these spiked or un-spiked as much as we do.

Here's how to make homemade Blackberry Lemonade: 

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