Homemade sloppy joes are so much better than the canned version! Serve them with macaroni and cheese for a comforting meal that's definitely kid-friendly! A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine (Hi, Amy! *waves*) sent me a link to the Pioneer Woman's sloppy joe recipe and … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
A classic side dish, Crockpot Express Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes come together so much more quickly than their oven baked counterpart. They are a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for dinner! One of my favorite uses for the Crockpot Express is making side dishes while my other … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Pot Roast
Crockpot Express Pot Roast is a classic meal cooked in a new way that cuts down on cook time and infuses the meat with so much flavor! It seems like EVERYONE wants to make pot roast as one of their first meals after getting the Crockpot Express and often, they are disappointed … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Pizza Pasta
Crockpot Express Pizza Pasta is a family friendly dinner that you can easily adjust with your own favorite pizza toppings! Serve with breadsticks and salad for a satisfying and delicious dinner. When I first got my Crockpot Express, I didn't think I'd ever use it for pasta … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Pulled Pork
Cook meat for BBQ sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas or even pizza in a fraction of the time with this Crockpot Express Pulled Pork recipe! We eat BBQ pulled pork sandwiches several times a month. Pork roasts are cheaper than beef, and it's a meal my kids will gladly eat over and … [Read more...]
Crockpot (and Crockpot Express) Refried Beans
These Crockpot Refried Beans are SO good (even if they aren't actually "re-fried." Make them in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker and the whole house smells amazing! So guess what? I discovered that you can eat refried beans that don't come from a can! You can make a big … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Enchiladas
Creamy and delicious, these sour cream enchiladas are a family favorite. The flavors are mild and kid-friendly and they make great leftovers!It only seems right and fitting that I kick off my Church Cookbook Series with Sour Cream Enchiladas. This meal has been a favorite in … [Read more...]
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is like a loaded baked potato without all the work! Creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, green onions...you've got to try this! Love twice baked potatoes but hate the work of stuffing the shells and baking again? Or do you prefer mashed … [Read more...]
Alice Springs Chicken: copycat recipe
This easy copycat Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a packed with flavor! It's a great way to break up the familiar "chicken" routine. This post was part of my original 365 days of posting-Day 167 to be exact. Of all the recipes I've found thanks to Pinterest this … [Read more...]
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Brighten your table with holiday colors when you serve Southwestern Stuffed Peppers! It's the perfect comfort food for chilly winter nights. Thanks to Minute® Rice for sponsoring this recipe! It's always so warm in southern California. I know those of you buried under four feet … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Lo Mein
This Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a great meal to toss together when you are short on time and long on hungry! Even my kids will gobble it up (vegetables included, believe it or not!) and it tastes great as leftovers the next day. Chicken. Again. How many possible ways can there be … [Read more...]
Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning
Tacos are a regular item on the menu in our house. Technically, we have tacos wrapped like burritos (because they are much neater) with refried beans added to the meat to make it stretch to feed more hungry mouths. Any way you look at it, I am using a lot of taco seasoning every … [Read more...]