Barbequed ribs always have a heavenly taste and mouthfeel if cooked right. Honestly, we love it so much that we can have it every day. There is something, so ways to enjoy the juicy and fatty meat of the beef ribs, and then it is […]
Dinner
Copycat Wendy’s Chili
I don’t like to eat out and I especially don’t like to eat out at a fast food restaurant but on the rare occasion that we do, Wendy’s is one of the few places we’ll go. They don’t use pink slime and their burger patties […]
Taco Stuffed Shells
Dinner becomes a snap with this simple and easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy. It’s a crowd-pleaser that can easily be doubled for a potluck dinner. Are you facing trouble deciding dinner ideas that your family can all agree on? Try these taco-stuffed […]
LIGHTENED UP ROASTED RED PEPPER GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA
Nothing makes me happier than one-pan dinners. Oh well, except for, maybe cookie dough. Or long runs. Or Bruce Springsteen gigs. And let’s not forget naps – those make me super happy too. But I think you can see my point. What’s not to love […]
ROSEMARY ROASTED MUSHROOMS WITH SPINACH
After a hectic work day, and an afternoon and evening packed with the boys’ activities, often the quickest route to a healthy dinner is a salad. This one was inspired by a gorgeous Wild Mushroom Stroganoff I had at Great Sage, a local vegan restaurant in […]
Hibachi Steak Recipe with Fried Rice
I love Japanese food, and my husband is very fond of Hibachi in particular. But, it’s so expensive! So, we don’t indulge very often. But, last week we decided to try a Hibachi steak recipe with fried rice at home. It turned out very tasty. […]
Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice
I have a weakness for Hibachi restaurants. I don’t think that I ever tire of them. When the Monkey was a month old, we took the entire family to hibachi to celebrate the Big One’s 10th birthday. Lots of fond memories and family celebrations have happened at […]
Chicken spaghetti with bell peppers + maltodextrin?
Need a quick weeknight dinner idea that combines protein, veggies, and full flavor? This might be your answer. I’ve been making this dish for a few years now, but this was my first time with whole wheat spaghetti AND I had a free sample of […]
ROSEMARY PORK TENDERLOIN
As I’ve previously discussed, my family is not big on chicken. Because of this, I’m constantly on the search for protein for our dinners that is still lean. Pork Tenderloin cooks up beautifully and is tender and moist. This Rosemary Pork Tenderloin recipes is one of […]
Freezer Friendly Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Every once in a while recipe magic happens. And by recipe magic I mean your entire family absolutely loves what you’ve put in front of them for dinner. By entire family I mean Scott and Elle. Honestly, I’ll eat anything, especially if I cook it. […]
SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
I know I say a lot of my dishes are super easy to make, but this one really is! A pork chop, an apple… and only 1 dish to clean. And if that’s not enough, it’s packed with bold, classic flavors everyone from kids to adults […]
Spaghetti and Meatballs
“These are the best spaghetti and meatballs I ever heard.” So proclaimed one of our three-year-old twin daughters. We try so hard not to laugh at her approximations, but when I asked her to say it again, she knew. She knew she’d said something funny, […]
BBQ Ribs Recipe for the Oven & Slow Cooker
It seems so long ago now, but how was your Fourth of July? We had big plans to cook on the grill and get in the pool and hopefully pop some fireworks in our cul de sac for the Fourth. Then a few days before […]
Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple Kebabs
For BBQ season, I cannot think of a better recipe than this. And, I am not even considering it for just a BBQ time, you can make it all year long. I can truly say it is one of my favorite recipes that will blow […]
HAWAIIAN PIZZA SHRIMP
Think Hawaiian pizza on a wooden skewer, with a zesty pizza sauce for dipping. I made this today for my husband and the boys to snack on during the two Superbowl playoff games. J has been yelling at the television because the Colts appear to be […]