As my kids are getting older and becoming more involved in school and after-school activities, my schedule is becoming tighter and tighter. We are always busy! So, I am relying on my trusty Crock-Pot to help me get a tasty dinner on the table more than ever. I thought I …
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 …
One of the first recipes I ever created completely from scratch is also one of my most requested ones. It’s my tatertot casserole with a southwestern flare – Chili Cheese Tatertot Casserole. I came up with it years ago when I fell in love with the idea of tatertot casserole …
Exactly when I discovered the combination of bacon, ranch, and chicken is a mystery, but I do know it was a big deal in my culinary world. I am a little hesitant to admit that I am not even a big fan of bacon. I know, I know… how is …
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 …
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 …
I have always really enjoyed baking bread. It wasn’t until recently, however, that time has been on my side as far as learning to make more labor-intensive baked goods. I have been teaching myself how to consistently and successfully make many different types of bread – regular loaves, quick bread, …