Zesty Avocado Pesto
Isn’t a summer time garden the best? Even though I will admit to mine not being the biggest and the best this year, I’m getting plenty of fresh basil. And it’s delicious! I’ve been making my...
View ArticlePulled Pork Sandwiches
Does your crockpot sit in the cupboard and gather dust or are you a huge fan and use it all the time? I’m somewhere in-between. I have a handful of recipes that I cook only in my crockpot. Tortilla...
View ArticleBlue Cheese BBQ’d Ribs
You’re going to need lots of extra napkins with these Blue Cheese BBQ’d Ribs, and don’t you even think of using a fork to eat these. Pick them up and dig in! It’s hard to know where to start in...
View ArticleGrilled Steak Salad w/Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
There’s nothing like sitting outside on a beautiful evening, dining on a simple, yet delicious dinner!! Even better when you share it with someone you love! My husband had been out of town for a few...
View ArticleCod & Asparagus en Papillote
You’ve got to love when your daughter and her boyfriend come to town for the weekend and he spends the morning out fishing! Ahhhh, I love these fresh caught benefits!! They head out fishing in hopes of...
View Article“Back to School” Recipe Round-Up
I absolutely can not believe that summer is over and it’s back to school for the little and not so little ones. Back to school was always bittersweet for me. I loved summer and having my girls home (we...
View ArticleSausage & Potato Grill Packets
When I have helping hands in the kitchen, I need simple to prepare recipes and kiddo friendly flavors. These Sausage & Potato Grill Packets were easy to prepare, quick on the grill, and enjoyed by...
View ArticleBaked Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti & Meatballs is a perfect family friendly meal. Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is cooked in one pan, topped with lots of cheese, and baked until hot, bubbly, and melted ooey gooey! Are...
View ArticleTurkey Chili with White Beans
Do you have a favorite season? I’ve always been a warm weather summertime gal, but over the last few years fall has become my favorite!! The weather is still gorgeous but cool in the evening, it’s dark...
View ArticleCast Iron Cooking Round-Up
I absolutely love cooking in my cast iron skillets! So much in fact that I decided to reach out to a few of my food blogger friends to bring you a Cast Iron Cooking Round-Up. Posted below I’ll be...
View ArticleChicken Parmesan w/Penne Pasta
Chicken Parmesan w/Penne is not only delicious, but it’s simple to make and freezes well. I made a double-triple batch this week and brought one dish to a friend, had dinner (with leftovers) for my...
View ArticleOne Pan Mexican Polenta Skillet
I was digging through my recipe box the other evening, and came across an old, torn out of a magazine, folded recipe page that included four different recipes. They all looked good, but the Polenta Pie...
View ArticleBaked Four Cheese Gnocchi w/ Broccoli
I’ve only cooked gnocchi (little potato dumplings) a few times, and always topped them with a simple marinara sauce. They were good, but tonight’s Baked Four Cheese Gnocchi w/Broccoli were pretty...
View ArticleGarlic Thyme Pork Chops
Who doesn’t love a good thick pork chop now and then? I love them, especially when they’re served with Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce. These Garlic Thyme Pork Chops were tender, juicy, and flavorful....
View ArticleWhite Chicken Ravioli Bake (a.k.a. Mock Lasagna)
When you crave lasagna, and don’t want to go to the store, you make do with what you have. Cheese raviolis √ Rotisserie chicken √ Now what about the sauce? I had no makings for a red sauce, nor did I...
View ArticleBBQ Bacon Meatloaf
I know that not everyone is a fan of meatloaf. Honestly, I don’t quite understand that, because, meatloaf, made right, is really quite good! My husband was never a fan of meatloaf, but I’ve changed his...
View ArticleStuffed Bell Peppers
I’ve always been a fan of Stuffed Bell Peppers (or zucchini). What’s not to love about a delicious filling of meat, rice, tomato, and seasoning, stuffed inside a fresh veggie topped with cheese and...
View ArticleHealthy Pork Carnitas
When you’re craving soft tacos and your “diet” doesn’t allow it, cook up the next best thing. These Healthy Pork Carnitas were an answer to prayer. They were also an answer to our dinner time prayer...
View ArticleBaked Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash is a simple, delicious, low carb alternative to pasta. It makes a delicious side dish, but can also be topped with veggie or meat sauces for a fulfilling main course. I’ll be posting...
View ArticleBlackened Salmon w/Avocado Mango Salsa
We’ve been out of town the past four nights, which of course meant eating out every meal. I know that might sound like a great break for some of you, but I’m a home body and I love cooking and eating...
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