Dear Reader, With just a little over three weeks until Easter, I've been dusting off Spring recipes and thinking about brunches, potlucks and eggs. Even though the price of eggs is still a cause for some pocketbook stretching, there's no need to cut them out of your holiday celebrations. Just be sure they are perfectly cooked and none go to waste. Start now to collect unique recipes to use hard-boiled eggs in your meal plans. Deviled eggs and egg salad sandwiches are delicious, but...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Dear Reader, Who knew it could be so easy to bring out the little Italian Grandma in you? These easy Italian-inspired dishes are favorites any time of year, and they're loved by young and old alike. Quick to the table and perfect for busy weeknights. Hugs on a plate from Grandma (and you) — there's just nothing better than that! Mangia! Italian Chicken Cutlets Crispy, tender and juicy Italian Chicken Cutlets are perfect as a quick and easy main dish with your favorite sides, like House Salad,...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, We don't do much in the way of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in our family. But we do enjoy our own spins on a couple of suitable recipes. And with the onset of Spring, we've got no shortage of favorite greens that we definitely love celebrating. Fill up your menu with some of our favorite recipes for March! Colcannon Soup This rustic and hearty soup celebrates the flavors of Irish Colcannon even though it takes a non-traditional form. This may well be one of the best potato...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, Tacos aren't just for Tuesday! And taco-inspired dishes can bring a crowd to the table in minutes. Whether it's for a busy weeknight or a bigger get-together, a Taco Bar or Mexican Food buffet is always a huge hit. And that's no surprise at all. There are so many delicious possibilities. Satisfy your next taco craving with some of these delicious Mexican recipes! Delicious 10-Minute Taco Dip Chicken Street Tacos, Dinner in Minutes from Leftovers Homemade Enchilada Sauce, a...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Are you experiencing sticker shock every time you have to go to the grocery store lately, or is it just me? Over 40+ years of marriage we have had tough times, but I don't recall ever feeling that it was going to be groceries that brought us down. But seriously, the struggle is real. So, I've been thinking a lot this week about easy dinners that can still fit into budget-friendly menu plans. I hope you'll find a few recipes in this list that you and your family really...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I don't know if I have it in me to wait for that crazy groundhog to be satisfied with the amount of winter we have left. A week of sub-zero temps and a stuffy head and I'm over it. lol I've been craving warm, comforting and really flavorful food. And maybe even something with a spicy kick to get me breathing easy again. I made a pot of my Midwest Jambalaya this week, and it was so good! They would laugh at it in Louisiana because it's far from traditional. But it uses...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Happy Saturday Reader! I apologize for my tardiness with your newsletter. It's been a weird week with me being under the weather. No new cooking has happened during that time, but I wanted to at least share my "What's for Dinner" feature and how we've been eating while I was sick. We're eating mostly leftovers and pre-cooked food from the freezer. I had Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts all prepped and frozen to add to recipes. (My Baked Chicken Breasts recipe works for all of these, too, but this...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday Reader! I apologize for my tardiness with your newsletter. It's been a weird week with me being under the weather. No new cooking has happened during that time, but I wanted to at least share my "What's for Dinner" feature and how we've been eating while I was sick. We're eating mostly leftovers and pre-cooked food from the freezer. I had Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts all prepped and frozen to add to recipes. (My Baked Chicken Breasts recipe works for all of these, too, but this...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Valentine's Day is a tricky one at our house. We aren't gushy about it, but we usually do enjoy a special meal together. The foods we love best aren't necessarily "fancy" or "elegant", but they do express love and attention to what the other most enjoys. Some of our favorites might be perfect for your Valentine, too. Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Broccoli My Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Broccoli dinner would be a perfect Valentine's Day option served with a Crunchy...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read