Last week we talked about some great uses for Pumpkin Pie Spice, another ingredient that is perfect to use for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are Cranberries. Now although I grew up thinking that cranberries at Thanksgiving came from a can, {and I still really like them} cooking with cranberries is easy and can be […]
Halloween Party Food: Veggie Witchy Poo
October 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
We have had such a good time putting together this Halloween Party Food to share! We started with Frankenstein Appetizers, and then for the main dish, a Mummy Calzone, today we are sharing Veggie Witchy Poo! I bet you have seen this around for a few years, we used that for inspiration and came up […]
Chef Salad: Food on a Stick
September 27, 2011 by 3 Comments
We continue our Food on a Stick series today. You won’t have to worry about getting your kiddos to eat their veggies, with this fun Chef Salad On A Stick! Or adults, for that matter! Food on a Stick is everywhere…and I mean everywhere! Have you seen all the amazing food they serve at State […]
Pork Fried Rice
September 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
Rice is one of the most budget friendly ingredients you can cook with. Whether you are making an easy side dish or a main dish, it’s quick, easy and taste great too. One of our favorite dinners is Take-Out from our local Chinese Restaurant, but to feed the whole family, it can cost around $35. […]
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole and Weekly Menu Plan
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Happy Labor Day! I hope you are all enjoying your holiday and a little relaxing. We took the weekend off, so we will be working today. Over the weekend we made this delicious Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole and just had to share it with you. It’s simple enough for weeknight meals, but special for holiday […]
Grilled Potatoes and Mushrooms
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We have been fixing these Grilled Potatoes and Mushrooms for years and we never tire of them. I’ve seen these mentioned around the internet as campfire potatoes, we just call them yummy! We’ll often roast them in the oven during Wintertime but our favorite time is when new potatoes are available during the late summer […]
Fresh Green Beans
August 18, 2011 by 7 Comments
Growing up with parents that cherished their yard and garden is something that I hold dear to my heart. I remember sitting under the big maple tree and stemming Green Beans for hours so that my Mom could can them. She would always make enough for a big pot of fresh cooked green beans to […]
Easy Barbecue Chicken Salad
August 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
With only 3 ingredients and a couple optional ingredients, you can put together this Barbecue Chicken Salad in a flash. I usually make my own Barbecue Sauce {recipe below} but you can certainly use bottled sauce as well. We like the added crunch and flavor of the french fried onions and the bite of the […]
Grilled Vegetable Medley
August 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
I remember growing up and enjoying fresh vegetables from our garden and the vegetable meals that my Mom used to serve. My parents had a beautiful yard and my Dad was so proud of his garden. I always thought having vegetables for your meal was because we had so many from the garden, now I […]