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 Course
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
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
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
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
Steamed Shrimp and Bushwhackers- That’s What I Call a Weekend!
I have not hidden the fact that Bub and I work in a restaurant (we currently work in the same one) here on the beach. Because the busiest days for a restaurant are Friday through Sunday, those are not our off days.… Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Fiesta!
As I have mentioned, I love holidays! I love them all! And do y’all know what holiday is this weekend?!? It’s Leigh’s Birthday holiday weekend! Yeah, that’s right. Our very own Leigh has successfully made it another year on this… Continue Reading
Homemade Almond Flour Encrusted Chicken.
Okay, I explained in the clean banana bread post that Bub and I are embracing eating clean. And I have to be honest, it wasn’t until we started down this path that I put much thought into finding alternatives to… Continue Reading
Brine Thy Swine!
There are some tricks to making sure that your meats are tasty when you sit down to eat them. Just like you marinate chicken, you need to brine your pork. Bub is the one that taught me this business about… Continue Reading
Could it be Heaven on Earth? Chili Cheese Dog Casserole!
I love, love, love hot dogs! I love hot dogs with all the fixings and I love hot dogs with just mayo, mustard and ketchup. I love them grilled and I love them nuked in the microwave. I just love… Continue Reading
Soups On- Southwestern Beef Style!
Baby, it’s cold outside! And when it’s cold outside, it’s the perfect time to make soup. Living on the Gulf Coast, I have to take advantage of what cold weather we have to make cold weather fare. Seeing the weather… Continue Reading