If you have the time, making taco meat on the stovetop is my favorite method. If you don't have time, checkout our Slow Cooker Taco Meat recipe. It's almost as good and takes much less active time. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:37] … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Taco Meat
This taco meat is made entirely in the slow cooker--no prior browning required. While I prefer my beef browned in a pan, there are times when the Hectic Household demands that I be elsewhere when dinner is being prepared. This recipe lets me do two things at once. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:36] … [Read more...]
Citrus Marinade Steak Strips
These steak strips are a big hit around the Hectic Household. They have a little bit of zip to them from the citrus, but pair well with either rice or potatoes. They can be made on the grill, although you pretty much have to cook them on some sort of pan (if you cut them thin enough to get lots of marinade flavoring). The citrus in the marinade will break the steak down, so … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken
At the Hectic Household we eat a lot of chicken, so I've had to come up with lots of ways to make it. We also are pressed for time a lot, so I've developed some shortcuts to get foods prepped and into the oven between running to pick up kids, drop something off, or even workout. This recipe uses a couple of time-saving techniques that work pretty well. Not only that, the … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Apricot Pork
Some time ago, I discovered the a bunch of great recipes for pork. We're not talking about a couple recipes, nor are we talking difficult recipes that don't taste great. These are really family friendly recipes that are pretty easy to prepare. Nevertheless, I had to adapt one of their recipes to what I had on hand and to the time available. While this does involve cutting the … [Read more...]