It was 6:00 pm when I got home from work. Hubby came home a few minutes later. He was hungry, asking what’s for dinner and when will it be ready. My immediate thought was “I have no idea.” That was our house last night. You too? Let me share with you what I did. I looked […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Let’s face it. Sometimes when you are feeling under the weather or you just want something comforting, nothing hits the spot better than good old fashioned homemade chicken noodle soup. There is just something about those chicken pieces, noodles, and vegetables in a steaming broth that makes you feel all warm inside after you eat […]
Italian Sausage and Pasta in a Cream Basil Sauce
Recipe for Italian Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta in a Cream Basil Sauce using Johnsonville Italian Sausage, which is adapted from the Bow Ties and Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil sauce on AllRecipes.com.
Texas Thai Tacos
Why Texas-Thai chicken in a taco? Because everything tastes better in a taco! I live in Texas. We are blessed to have restaurants from almost every possible cuisine here. One of my favorites is Thai. So I decided to make a quick, easy Thai-inspired dish with a Texas twist: Texas Thai Tacos. It includes all […]
Orange Guajillo Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! For us Yanks, Thanksgiving is only a month away. Do you know what you will serve? Are you looking for a new twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish? If so, then keep reading. These Orange Guajillo Glazed Sweet Potatoes will add a little spice and citrusy sweetness to your traditional […]
Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna
In my quest for quick, easy, creamy, cheesy comfort food, I searched the food blog world and found two favorites: Skillet Lasagna From Valerie’s Kitchen and Cajun Chicken Pasta On The Lighter Side from SkinnyTaste.com. If these two recipes got married, this Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna would be their love child. It is a skillet […]
Italian Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Tacos
I am no longer the head chef in my kitchen anymore. No, I have been demoted to Sous Chef. Our sweet yellow lab, Rosie, has taken over as head chef. Rosie takes food very seriously. She loves food. She lives for food; and supervises my cooking while laying on the kitchen floor. She does not […]
Pizza Pasta Casserole
Last night I was in the mood for a cheesy pasta dish. However, hubby wanted pizza…but I want pasta. Who wins? Who do you think? I’m the cook! But not a selfish one….at least not tonight! Then I found out that AllRecipes is asking that we, AllRecipes Allstars, make recipes from their collection of Johnsonville […]
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a delicious, flavorful and easy chicken dinner with capers and can be on the table in 30 minutes. Generally, on Sundays either we visit my sister’s family for dinner or visit my husband’s Mother for lunch. On other Sundays it is just the two of us. This was one of those Sundays […]
Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops. Nothing makes me happier than to hear Hubby say, after eating these pork chops, that he married the best cook in the world! Isn’t he the greatest! Thanks to Aaron McCargo Jr’s smothered pork chop recipe on the Food Network for being the inspiration for our meal. These pork chops make a […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh
Adapted from AllRecipes.com, this delicious, healthy, easy, budget-friendly, one-dish meal is one of our favorites and is perfect for the start of fall. What really makes this dish is the spice combination of onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, black pepper, parsley, and cinnamon. With chicken, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans, it is […]
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Drizzled with White Chocolate
MMM! Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Drizzled with White Chocolate! Imagine a chilly, blustery fall morning, with the autumn-colored red, orange and yellow leaves falling from the trees. You are inside sipping your coffee (or your favorite Starbucks expresso, latte, you fill in the type of coffee), wrapped in your bulky sweater, the aroma of cinnamon and […]
Creamy Tomatillo Jalapeno Ranch Dip
To say Texas has lots of Tex-Mex restaurants would be a huge understatement. We have one on almost every corner. Each one has its own specialty. One of the more popular chains in Texas and other Southeastern states is Chuy’s. They have many wonderful dishes, but what makes people keep coming back is their creamy […]
Oatmeal Pancakes
These easy, healthy Oatmeal Pancakes use a blender for mixing the pancake batter. Enjoy these delicious, fluffy pancakes made with whole grain rolled oats, and top with your favorite pancake toppings! Whether served for a leisurely weekend breakfast or when you need some quick pancakes for an easy weekday breakfast, the whole family is certain […]
Nutty Wacky Crazy Cake
I was looking for a delicious, rich, moist chocolate cake recipe and decided to combine the AllRecipes.com Crazy Cake and Sweet Little Bluebird’s Chocolate Crazy Cake. For the icing I used the Best Chocolate Frosting recipe on AlllRecipes.com. What makes this cake crazy? (Other than this crazy cook baking it for her crazy family?) It has no […]
Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili
Looking for an effortless yet delicious meal to warm you up on a chilly evening? Try this Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili Recipe. This white bean chicken chili is comforting and incredibly easy to prepare, perfect for game day gatherings or a cozy family dinner. This slow cooker recipe is designed for those seeking simple slow cooker […]
Quick and Easy Chicken Posole
My first recipe as part of the AllRecipes.com Sunday Supper movement is Quick and Easy Chicken Posole. As an AllRecipes.com Allstar, we were asked to select a recipe from their healthy MyPlate recipe collection. After reviewing the recipes, I saw the Quick and Easy 20-Minute Chicken Posole, which happened to be very similar to my own […]
Starting Sunday Supper Tradition
This September, I am participating, along with fellow AllRecipes.com Allstars and other bloggers, in the Sunday Supper Movement, or as I like to call it: Feasting with the Family. This is the first post in a series of blog posts related to the Sunday Supper Movement. The Sunday Supper Movement encourages families to sit […]
Spicy Orange Chicken
Spicy Orange Chicken, adapted from Chef John’s Spicy Orange Wing Sauce on AllRecipes.com, is a delicious, quick and easy weeknight take-out, fake-out dish brings back a little nostalgia for us. It reminds us of this little locally owned neighborhood chinese hole-in-the-wall restaurant that had been there for years at the time we moved into our […]
It’s Greek to Me Broccoli Slaw
If you follow this blog, you know that I love slaw, like Crack Slaw, and especially this Greek Broccoli Slaw! I love the colors and the flavors! It is fantastic with chicken, barbecue, picnics, and just about everything else. However, I don’t love mayonnaise in slaw. Don’t get me wrong. It tastes great. However, […]
Cajun Sloppy Joe Burritos
Does this sound familiar? I’m driving home from work and start to think about what to fix for dinner. Near panic ensues; but then I remember that I browned some ground beef last night. All I have to do is add a sauce and can make Sloppy Joes. Whoohoo! Dinner Solved! However, then I arrive […]
Black Bean and Feta Cheese Ugly Dip
Adapted from AllRecipes.com, this easy, versatile Black Bean and Feta Cheese Ugly Dip is great as a side to a Mexican dinner, or on top of a salad, or as a cold appetizer dip. It is easy to change it up to your taste. If you change the black beans to garbanzo beans, it becomes […]
Greek Seasoned Porterhouse Steak with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This juicy, mouth-watering, grilled Greek Seasoned Porterhouse Steak with Cucumber and Tomato Salad was adapted from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recipe on AllRecipes.com. It was so juicy and flavorful that there were no leftovers after this meal. When my husband’s doctor told him that he should cut down on carbs, hubby was bummed. However, […]
Chicken Mango Salsa Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
I love summer salads, especially this Chicken Mango Salsa Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette. So I’m sharing my favorite. I came up with this main dish salad as a way to use up leftovers the day after we had chicken fajitas with mango salsa. It has many layers of flavor and a fantastic homemade Chipotle […]