We love pasta and chicken so you would think that Chicken Parmesan would be something that we regularly make for dinner. After making this last night I can guarantee this will get a place in next month’s menu plan. We haven’t made this in a long time so I searched around and came across an easy […]
Open Faced Grilled Cheese
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If there is one staple of our kids’ childhood while they have been growing up it would have to be grilled cheese sandwiches. There are so many ways to enjoy them, alone or pairing them with your favorite soup. Today I decided to created an Open Faced Grilled Cheese using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. While over […]
Meatloaf Sandwich and Weekly Menu Plan
January 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
Here is a childhood favorite of mine that I rarely get a chance to make anymore since it seems that there is never any leftovers. I took care of that when we fixed meatloaf for dinner the last time; I made extra just so I would have enough for a Meatloaf Sandwich. The great thing […]
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Making a satisfying meal for a busy family doesn’t need to take the entire evening. I’ve learned over the years that it’s more important to spend what little time we can carve out of our busy schedules with our family. And with Doug still learning the in’s and out’s of cooking (even if he won’t […]
Holiday Appetizer Buffet
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As you can probably guess I love spending time in the kitchen, cooking for the family and coming up with new recipes and switching up some familiar ones. But during the Holidays I like to spend time entertaining and visiting with friends and family. And while preparing a large sit down dinner is always in […]
Holiday Gift Guide for the Chef
December 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What’s on your Christmas List? We thought it would be fun to share a few kitchen gadgets with you today. Some are just for fun…some will totally make your life easier. Appliances KitchenAid 5-Qt. Artisan Design Series Mixer with Glass Bowl Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Black & Decker Rice Cooker KitchenAid Food Processor Spices […]
Sausage Casserole for Christmas Morning and Menu Plan
December 12, 2011 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for a great make-ahead breakfast idea for Christmas Morning, we’ve got you covered. This Sausage Casserole is a breeze to make and will satisfy the meat lovers in the family. Make this the night {or even day} before and pop in the fridge. Then on Christmas morning while everyone is opening […]
$150 Gift Card Giveaway from Hellmann’s
December 1, 2011 by
Whether you are making Potato Salad, a Casserole or just slathering it on a sandwich…Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is a must!  A couple weeks ago, we shared our Thanksgiving Leftover Party filled with delicious recipes to use up those leftovers {and a few new recipes too!} Hellmann’s is hosting a Turkey Challenge, just like the Chicken Challenge, they […]
Make Ahead Meals for the Holiday Season
November 29, 2011 by 4 Comments
Have you looked at your calendar lately? If it’s anything like ours there’s not much room to add another school function, family get together yet alone finding time to finish up the holiday shopping. Now fit in the time to make a good meal for your family. I know good luck, huh? Cooking days are […]
Turkey Bacon Ranch Sandwiches
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
During the Thanksgiving Leftover Party we wanted to have some small little sandwiches that the guests could enjoy while visiting with each other or while watching the game. These Turkey Bacon Ranch Sandwiches are a perfect recipe to use up that Thanksgiving Turkey and the pile of dinner rolls that inevitably remain around our house after […]