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Part of my quest toward being healthy is eating less processed foods. After doing research, I’ve realized how difficult this can be at times…especially when it comes to kid-friendly stuff. Since the toddler is a huge fan of PB&J’s, I’ve been on the quest to make it a tad healthier and with less sugar. Since […]
I LOVE bananas. In fact, I eat 1 or 2 bananas each day because they are my go-to snack since they are so convenient. Not to mention, I think my potassium intake is why I haven’t had a single leg cramp while pregnant this time around. Anyways, it has taken me awhile to find the […]
When I got an assignment to make an everyday dessert, the hubby knew exactly what experiment to throw at me: No Bake Peanut Butter Pie. Having only tasted its heavenly goodness and this being our crazy {HOT!} moving week, I was eager to experiment with this cool treat. I have so many memories of dunking my […]
I don’t know about you all, but I LOVE cheesecake, but I’m not always a fan of the store/restaurant bought kinds because they are always way too sweet and rich. To combat this, my great grandpa created a recipe that was simple and doesn’t taste quite as sweet and doesn’t require cream cheese like most […]
We’re in the midst of the Lenten season and this means a food restriction for us Catholics: No meat on Fridays. I’ve shared a few yummy meatless meal recipes like cheesy tuna pie, the best ever tuna casserole and more, but there is one that may take the cake as one of our family’s favorite: […]
I’m sure you all have that one recipe that reminds you of a memory, right? Well, I have one that reminds me of my husband. One of our first dates was to one of my favorite chain restaurants – Red Lobster. It was one of my first times ordering crab legs and we laughed so […]
Who doesn’t like the different variations of enchiladas you can make? One of my favorites when I’m feeling like yummy comfort food are these simple chicken and ranch enchiladas. Here’s the recipe: INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked chicken (I use 4 boneless, skinless breasts) 1 tall sour cream or approx. 2½ cups 3 cups cheese (cheddar or […]
I’ll warn you: This may not be a recipe that sounds overly appealing right off the bat. But boy is it good, easy, and tastes great the next day. I know everyone isn’t a fan of tuna, but personally I love it — if it’s used with a good mix of other ingredients. And what’s […]
So my relatives are coming for dinner tomorrow night and I have to make something…What to do? As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m prepping for a large shopping trip. Therefore, our cupboards are mostly bare. Well, OK, they are somewhat full, but not with many items I can actually make a meal out of. […]
Tuna casserole was one of those things I hated growing up. My mom is a good cook, but this was one of her meals I just wasn’t crazy for due to lack of flavor. Now that I can cook for myself, I’ve discovered a world of making things taste good with a little help from […]
The holiday season is officially here!!! Woo-hoo! To me, this means lots of entertaining, dinner parties and get togethers with family and friends. One of my favorite recipes when I’m cooking for a small group is chicken divan. This is my mom’s recipe from years ago and let me tell you – it’s divine! It’s […]
I never was a big fan of beef in general growing up. As I started to learn how to cook, I was scared to cook with it, and was always afraid I wasn’t going to cook it right and make myself sick. Then, this crock pot beef stroganoff recipe fell into my lap and now […]
I’ve tried quite a few standard chili recipes (with beef) and have yet to find one I love…it seems to always be too spicy or not spicy enough for me. But in the interim, I have had some luck in the chicken chili department. The version I enjoy is not too spicy, fairly simple, can […]
After a few disasters in the kitchen this past week (a girl’s gotta learn somehow, right?!), I am so thankful I have a few easy recipes to turn to while trying to boost my cooking confidence. This Chicken Bruschetta Bake is one of my favorite quick and inexpensive meals. It’s so simple and I love […]
Who doesn’t love the magic of a crock pot? I seriously love mine, especially when the cooler weather comes. One of my favorite easy recipes is to make homemade crock pot broccoli cheese soup. I love making it because we always have plenty of leftovers that can be refrigerated for lunches during the week. Here’s […]
Fall means apple season here in Michigan. So, when grandma was here for the last week, we decided to put the peck I purchased to use and make apple crisp, one of my favorite treats (and even better than apple pie in my opinion). We followed a simple recipe I’ve made a few dozen times. […]
I don’t have a garden due to critters, but would love to have one someday. For now, I grow a few things in containers, including basil, which I love to use in a variety of summer recipes. One recipe I love to make is this simple and inexpensive garden pasta salad using basil and tomatoes. […]
It’s my hubby’s b-day! Happy b-day to my love and best friend! Can you believe he does not like cake?! Or sweets in general (blasphemy, I know). He’s a farm boy, so he likes meat. And cheese. Every year I struggle with what to make him, because I feel it is my wifely duties to […]
I love making salads in the summer. Most of the time I just throw together whatever ingredients are in the fridge, but there’s one I absolutely love and that’s any type of taco salad. We don’t make it often because even despite my best efforts to hide foods, my husband ALWAYS gets into the Doritos […]
Since summer gathering season is upon us and I’ve gotten a few requests to post this, I’m sharing a fun, easy recipe today. I love being married for many reasons, but one reason that stands out is all the new recipes I have received from my husband’s [giant] family during the past several years. I […]