Happy 4th of July Reader! I've been working like crazy mad on all kinds of new recipes and doing lots of testing and tweaking to get them just right. None of them have made it to the blog, yet, but I decided to share one with you guys exclusively for now. I only have a quick photo I snapped with my phone, but I think you'll get the idea. Taco Potato Bowls This easy and delicious recipe will be one of your most requested Taco Tuesday dinners! It's filling, nutritious, easy and gluten-free...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Easy pasta recipes are a great way to bulk up family dinners and stretch meat to feed more people. Chicken Tetrazzini Noodles are affordable and quick to cook. They're great in salads, casseroles and as delicious sides. With grocery budgets getting tighter and tighter, it makes sense for pasta to be front and center in the pantry. And even though many of us need gluten-free options, really excellent gluten-free pasta is easier and easier to find. And my favorite...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Potlucks are the heart of summer get-togethers—warm weather, good company, and delicious food for sharing. Here are some really tasty recipes that require very little hands-on prep time and are either cold-prepped or utilize the slow cooker, so you're not heating up the house. And these affordable dishes won't break the bank, even when shared with larger groups. Whether you're heading to a family reunion, church supper, or a backyard BBQ, these dishes are easy to prepare...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I'm excited to share my latest post. The easy recipe combination is a little unexpected, but it's so good! Be sure to check it out on the blog, today! Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Ham It's creamy and satisfying — an entire meal in one bowl. This delicious dinner salad combines the Mexican-American flavors of street corn with pasta salad and throws in some added protein for good measure. It's colorful and loaded with flavor and pleasing textures. It will be a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Whether you're throwing the whole bash or just taking a dish to the party I've got recipes to make your Memorial weekend delicious! And this new salad? Seriously, it's one of the best things I've eaten lately. We've fallen in love with it, and it's going to be front and center in my meal plans this summer. Chicken and Rice Salad When was the last time something so good for you was satisfying and delicious? Today's the day, my friend! Your taste buds will do a happy dance...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I'm back at home, but with no cooking this past week, there are no new recipes to share, and I'm working on summer dishes to share with you over the next few weeks, but I have questions. Do you cook in the summer? Or do you lean more toward cold meals when it's hot outside? If a meal can be made in one pot or pan, are you more likely to cook in the summer? If you've got a minute to choose one of the options below, it will help me plan what new recipes to share with you...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I'm out of state this week and not cooking even a little bit. But, I wanted to give you some easy ideas that won't break the bank to help you celebrate Mom this weekend. Pork and Chicken are still the most affordable proteins available, right now. I purchased a 5-pound pork loin this week for just over $11! That will feed a lot of people without huge expense. Here are some great meal ideas with an inexpensive pork loin. And keep in mind that any recipe made in the...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I hope you're enjoying the first days of Spring as much as we are and looking forward to a fun weekend. I have two new recipes to share this morning. And as always a few ideas for next week's dinners. This Week's New Recipes: Get the Easy Recipe: French Onion Beef and Noodles French Onion Beef and Noodles is a scrumptiously savory beef and noodle casserole with a rich, silky sauce. It's an easy one-pot meal that comes together in just over 30 minutes. Kids love it. Adults...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday Reader! The person in a household who doesn't do the planning, shopping and prepping of meals often doesn't understand why 5:00 can inspire such a sense of panic in even the most experienced cooks. I was trying to explain to my husband this past week why I sometimes struggle with having to decide what to make for dinner EVERY. single. DAY. Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Plug it in as a scrumptious alternative to one of the chicken dinners on the menu, below. We're going to...
3 months ago • 4 min read