Apple Banana Bread

I know it is not apple season (in fact, it’s quite far from it), but I do love the fact that apples seem to be easy to find all year long. My children are huge fans of bananas, as I have mentioned before, but they have also recently decided apples …

Cheesy Zucchini Bread

As I mentioned last week, it is finally garden harvest time! One of the must-have vegetables we had in our garden growing up was zucchini. Zucchini is super versatile and it tastes great as a component in many different dishes. One of the most common things to make with zucchini …

Beef and Bean Cornbread Casserole

I love making casseroles… especially during the winter months! And, now that I have a family of four, casseroles are an easy way to get dinner on the table without getting tons of dishes dirty in the process. Over the last few years, I have seen and made a few …

Semi-Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks

When I think of the perfect side dish for any meal, I often think of vegetables or bread. Two completely opposite types of food on the health spectrum, I know. But, I really love veggies and I really love bread! My daughter, D, is right in that same boat with …

Easy Salisbury Steaks

When my husband lists his favorite dishes, salisbury steaks are always near the top of his list. I agree with him. If you have never had salisbury steaks before, they are basically seasoned ground beef patties smothered in gravy. I have heard them called hamburger steaks too. Whatever the name, …

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

My kids absolutely love pasta dishes. They almost always eat every bite of their dinner if pasta is involved. I always feel like this is such a miracle! One of my kids’ favorite pasta meals is lasagna, and I must admit that I really love lasagna too… all those yummy …

Chicken Stew

I love rainy or snowy days!  It could be because we almost always have sunny weather where I live, but cloudy and cold days are honestly my favorite.  Add that rain or snow, and it’s the perfect weather for me. Even though it is now Spring, the weather where I …