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Club Sub in a Tub

June 11, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buddig. All opinions are entirely my own.

So, back when I was in high school, my parents had a boat. It wasn't a big boat or an expensive boat. Just an old clunker of a boat. In fact, it ended up sinking. At the dock. ...And almost with my grandmother on it too! ...Even so, our family had a lot of great fun and adventures on that boat. Many a summer night and day were spent out there on the water, together, as a family. It's truly some of my fondest memories.

Almost anytime we'd go spend the day out on the boat, we'd stop by this old gas station along the way to fuel up good ole' Titanic and grab some sub sandwiches. I almost always got the same thing, a simple club sub sandwich.

Several months back, my dad went out and bought another old boat; after years of not having one and living within near walking distance of a lake now. He's been working on fixing it up and hopes to have it in full working order for the beginning of July for my mom's birthday. That got me to thinking about my old long lost friend 'club the sub sandwich'…

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In American, Chicken, Kid Friendly, Keto, Low-Carb, Lunch, Meatless, Pork, Salads, Sandwiches, Summer Tags sub, submarine, sandwich, salad, club, bacon, chicken, turkey, ham, roll up, roll
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BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sliders (Instant Pot) & Quick Pickled Red Onions

May 30, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #CollectiveBias

It's the last week of school here for my little one and I am SO ready for summer, just like I know the rest of you are. I am ready to sleep in a bit in the mornings and take things slow for a little while. This end-of-the-year rush is no joke. My kid is exhausted. I'm exhausted. We're all exhausted. And that's why I'm sticking to quick and easy dinners right now.

These BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sliders are made in just at 30 minutes with the help of my electric pressure cooker and the quick pickled red onions on top are even easier! See? There is hope after all during this end of the year crunch time!…

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In American, Burgers, Crock Pot/Instant Pot, Gluten Free, Pork Tags bbq, barbeque, pork, tenderloin, sliders, pickled, red, onions, sauce, instant pot, instapot, pressure cooker
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Whole Wheat Bacon Strip Pancakes

May 20, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

Fun Fact: Every man loves bacon.

Father's Day is just around the corner and there's truly no better way to celebrate the man in your life other than with making them a breakfast (or brunch) that they'll never forget! Breakfast-in-bed is a thing of the past. These Whole Wheat Bacon Strip Pancakes deserve a sit down at a table; that's just how good they are.

Another Fun Fact: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

These Whole Wheat Bacon Strip Pancakes couldn't be easier to make. In fact, it's even a breakfast that you can make ahead and have ready to go on the morning of Father's Day. Even if you don't make them ahead, it's a fairly quick and easy meal to make!…

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In American, Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday, Kid Friendly, Pork Tags breakfast, pancakes, bacon, brunch, father's day, men, kids, easy
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Instant Pot Green Chile Pork Verde

March 28, 2018 Amanda Plott
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While it's been warming up here in Texas, for the past few days the skies have finally decided to open up and give us a much-needed downpour of rain. It's perfect timing too as the bluebonnets and other wildflowers have just begun to pop up, and now we'll likely get even more!

When it rains, I always crave comfort foods like stews, chilis, and especially Mexican food. So, I decided to get my instant pot out today and make a delicious pot of green chile pork verde to sate my craving...

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In Gluten Free, Pork, Mexican Tags pork, verde, green, chile, instant pot, pressure cooker, salsa, dinner, tomatillos
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Low-Carb 'Armadillo Eggs' (Sponsored)

January 15, 2018 Amanda Plott
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DeansDreamBig #CollectiveBias

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that the entertaining has stopped. At least, that's how it is around my place. I like to think of my house as the central hub. The neutral territory. THE place to be. At least once a week there is something going on and I've got a house full of people.

My daughter and I are usually outnumbered by the boys too. Even when my mom comes to visit, if you're counting the animals, we're still outnumbered by at least 2 to 1. So more often than not, when there are people over, I like to stick to food that I know the menfolk will enjoy while also trying to keep my womanly figure. That's where these Armadillo Eggs come in...

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In American, Appetizers, Beef, Game Day, Gluten Free, Lunch, Mexican, Pork, Side Dishes, Snacks Tags sausage, cheese, jalapeno, armadillo, eggs, baked, game day, tailgating, bbq, texas, low carb
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Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

November 22, 2017 Amanda Plott
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It's no secret that one of my favorite things about the holidays is cooking for my loved ones. As crazy and manic as it can get in my tiny little kitchen; there is nowhere else in the world that I would rather be. And that's the truth.

This Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is an old family favorite, and really more of a tradition now at this point. It started some years back around one of the major holidays when I had a house full of people and a bunch of hungry bellies to feed in the morning. I knew that I wasn't going to have much time in the morning, but wanted to have a hot delicious breakfast ready and waiting. That's where the slow cooker comes in!...

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In Breakfast, Brunch, American, Pork, Thanksgiving, Crock Pot/Instant Pot, Holiday Tags hash browns, cheese, eggs, casserole, breakfast, crock pot, slow cooker, bell pepper, onion
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