Bananas Foster
Yesterday was a huge dinner fail. I tried to make a sausage, kale and gnocchi soup in the crock pot. I actually wanted to use frozen tortellini but Sprouts didn’t have any so I opted for frozen gnocchi instead. The gnocchi … Continued
Homemade Granola
Homemade granola…just saying it makes me feel all…granola-y. I wonder if I can find my Birkentocks from college. There’s also something about it that makes me feel wholesome and healthy. The great thing about homemade granola is you can put … Continued
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I made these for teacher appreciation a few weeks back and I think they were a hit. Well, I’m not really 100% that they were a hit because I wasn’t there when they were consumed at the school but I … Continued
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
We eat a lot of chicken so I’m always trying to come up with new ways to serve it. This week I tried my hand at oven baked chicken tenders. As much as I love deep fried chicken tenders we … Continued
Hawaiian Fried Rice
If you’re like me you have half a ham left over from Easter. Ham sandwiches are awesome but you can only eat so many before you begin to resent them. My mom will take the bone and make some sort … Continued
Beef Stew
Beef stew…is there anything more satisfying on a cold day? Well, maybe chicken ‘n dumplings. You know what’s even better? When you have a best friend to hang out with you while you cook and play with your kids. Ingredients:
Roast Chicken and Homemade Stovetop Stuffing
I will admit that I have purchased, cooked and consumed Stovetop Stuffing in my life. It was before I knew any better. Please don’t hold it against me. This recipe is far removed from the gummy Stovetop concoction that comes … Continued
Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts
Has anyone else noticed how brussels sprouts are the new “it” veggie? Pioneer woman has blogged about them and served them at her Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, (I know about that because she invited me to both. I’m part of … Continued
Semi-homemade Easy Calzone Recipe
I’m all about making my life easier in the kitchen. Yes, some of my recipes are labor intensive but 99% of the time my week night dinner preparations are all about throwing together whatever the heck I can find in … Continued
Orzo and meatball primavera
Friends, I can’t believe what I’m about to tell you. Yesterday Addison knowingly consumed spinach without gagging, choking or pitching a fit. I’m not exactly sure how this happened and I’m still wondering if I dreamed it but the fact … Continued