Cold Weather Chili—
I am such a creature of habit. If I do something out of routine, it totally throws me off! Generally, it doesn’t upset me- it just throws me off. Today’s post is a victim of me doing something out of… Continue Reading
Main Courses
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potato
Menu planning can be drudgingly monotonous. And then 5 o’clock rolls around and I have no clue as to what is for dinner. And it can be kind of stressful- even when it is just Baby Bub and me at… Continue Reading
Healthy Spaghetti, A New Take on an Oldie
I would say it is a safe bet that most Americans have had spaghetti at one time or another. Additionally, I would bet that even those who are the most challenged in the kitchen can pull off spaghetti. I grew… Continue Reading
Pinterest at it’s Finest- Skinny, Slow-Cooker Enchiladas!
Bub and I are starting to finally come back to cooking at home. Actually, we started getting back in the swing of things around the end of September, first of October. Consequently, I have been trolling Pinterest for some healthy… Continue Reading
Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie- a Pinterest Treasure!
I love Pinterest and I have tried lots of recipes that I have found on there. I have pinned a million other recipes that I have yet to try and in all likelihood will never try but, man- they look… Continue Reading
Chicken, Quinoa and Broccoli- A New Take on My Old Favorite
Take a minute with me- do you have a dish or maybe two that your Moma makes that only your Moma can make the exact way you like it? I am fortunate in that I have a Moma that can cook… Continue Reading
Meatloaf Shortcut
I don’t know how you do it, but we grocery shop once a week (picking up forgotten items when necessary). Jojo and I plan our menu for the week, make a list, and then go for it. We have our… Continue Reading
How Do YOU Suh-Lahd?
Iceberg lettuce. Blue Cheese Dressing. Onions. Cheddar Cheese. Diced tomato. Bacon bits. Crumbly crackers. Growing up, this was pretty much what I thought salad was; bland vegetables swimming in a sea of white that was there to mask the fact… Continue Reading
Farmer’s Breakfast- Just Try It, You’ll Thank Me Later
I have made references to my stepmom’s signature breakfast… well, one of her signature breakfasts. She’s really a great cook- and this is a simple dish, but Farmer’s Breakfast is truly delish and very easy to make! It is made… Continue Reading
Summer Veggies, They Keep Coming!: Zucchini Taco Boats
As I mentioned previously, we got zucchini in the veggie box from the CSA. Zucchini, to me, is one of those veggies that you can kinda get to fly under the radar and then what do you know, you’ve just… Continue Reading
Quinoa Jambalaya- Clean and Easy.
I have a hard time keeping with the cooking dinner program during the summer. It happens every year. Bub and I start giving each other pep talks in March. “This summer we are going to cook and only eat out… Continue Reading
Pesto is the BESTO!!!
Although pesto is traditionally a sauce made of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese, pesto has many many variations. The word “pesto” comes from the Italian word, “pestare,” which means, “to pound or crush” which refers to its original preparation… Continue Reading