Kickin' Kitchen!

My kitchen has been on fire lately! Okay, not literally. Figuratively.
I've spent the last few weeks of my "free" time cooking up some really yummy meals. I've even been baking! Yes, I said typed it. Baking! Unfortunately, I haven't been taking pictures of these masterpieces. I guess I'll be whipping up some more goodies in the kitchen so you can see what it all looks like when it comes together. It also gives me an opportunity to work on my photography skills. (Love a good 'ole point & shoot session)!

A few weeks ago (2), I decided to start a lovely love affair with my crock pot. Why on earth I have left this amazing appliance neglected for the past two years, I'll never know! I've set myself up with some tasty creations. So far, I've made a whole chicken (best idea ever) and chicken tortilla soup (very cheap & yummy)! 

Recipes are to come. I can't seem to find the originals to give credit where credit is due. However, here's a sneak peek of the chicken I made. Feed myself for over a week off of a $3.50 chicken. Who says you can't eat well for cheap?!?! 2 hands up for a happy budget (even if said budget doesn't actually exist)!

FYI: I've also made three cakes in 2.5 weeks! The first was a pound cake & not a complete disaster, but I can't really judge because I'm not a huge fan of plain pound cake. The second cake was a recipe of my very own! I LOVE cinnamon & sugar and decided to make a cinnamon & sugar pound cake. I couldn't find d recipe I really liked, so I looked at a few and created my own. Super yummy! Lastly, I made a lemon coconut pound cake. So simple. So flavorful. I'll definitely be keeping the last two desserts in rotation.
To answer your question....NO, I didn't eat all of that cake by myself! Thank the good Lord for co-workers!

Happy Eating!

Woo