This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that September is National Family Meals Month? Growing up, it was just expected that we ate dinner together as a family. Even though we were a busy pastor's … [Read more...]
Italian One Pot Pasta
I love it when I find a new recipe that I actually enjoy so much I will put it back on the menu again. We probably all have those typical stand-by dinners we default to when time is tight and creativity is running low: tacos, pancakes, hamburgers, spaghetti. They are good in a … [Read more...]
Cheesy Tex-Mex Casserole
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese. All opinions are 100% mine. We have two weeks of the new school year behind us already and I'm in full "back to school" mode with our schedule! I'm searching Pinterest for easy week-night dinner ideas that … [Read more...]
Flour Tortillas
Flour tortillas. Or, as we like to call them, fluffy, doughy blankets of love. Wrap up your favorite Mexican food inside one of these and you won't be sorry. I've had tortillas pinned to my Pinterest boards forever. I don't know why I took so long to finally get around … [Read more...]
Pretzel Dogs: Easy Summer Dishes
These pretzel dogs are a combination of the two best baseball game treats: soft pretzels and hot dogs. Bring on the mustard! Nothing says "summer" more than hot dogs. My boys could live on them, but they are really only something I crave when it's hot outside and the days are … [Read more...]
Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Do you love Red Lobster? It's our "date night" place and we really like the biscuits that come with the meals. Well, these Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits adapted from The Slow Roasted Italian are BETTER than the ones at Red Lobster. I'm not kidding. My husband raved over … [Read more...]
Easy Pot Pie: Vol. 2, Day 42
The other day, I actually wandered away from Pinterest while looking for a recipe! It was really because I was searching for something so general: recipes with shredded chicken. So I hit up Google, found Mom's by Heart's post for 40 Recipes for … [Read more...]
Day 326: Mini Sausage & Cheese Calzones
Looking for a quick, easy and kid-friendly dinner? These little babies were a hit in our house and using flaky canned biscuits, you can get them put together, baked and on the table in less than 30 minutes. … [Read more...]
Day 306: Baked Chicken Chimichangas
I LOVE Mexican food. Well, the American version of Mexican food, at least. :) And I really love chimichangas! The options for stuffing them are unlimited. I'm currently working on a clone recipe of On The Border's Fajita Chimichanga with queso sauce. … [Read more...]
Day 288: Food Network’s Fish Sandwiches
For some reason, my husband can't wrap his mind around a fish sandwich. He eats fish tacos with no questions asked. But put the fish in bread? He's against it. I said, "What about the Fish Fillet?" (I admit, that's not the best argument in my favor, … [Read more...]
Day 273: Cheesy Honey Mustard Chicken
Yes, buried underneath that gooey mountain of cheese is a boneless chicken thigh slathered in a honey mustard sauce and waiting to be devoured. And the best part? We're talking maybe 5 minutes of prep time. … [Read more...]
Day 261: Beef Wellington, conquered!
Today is my husband's 35th birthday! We had no plans other than: 1. Drop the kids off at Grandma and Grandpa's house 2. Be alone, somewhere. :) So we dropped off the kids around 3:30 this afternoon and promptly headed to Kmart. Yes, I know. Be still, my … [Read more...]
