Healthy Recipes from a Busy Kitchen
There are some recipes that I feel the need to really talk up in order to convince you to give them a try. Then there are recipes like this one. It’s not fancy, it’s not complicated in the least, but it’s always welcome at our dinner table. A simple 20 minute pan seared steak. There [...]
Meatballs show up on our dinner table almost weekly. The kids think I make them so often because they love them so much. The truth is that I make them so often because they’re so easy. This meatball recipe takes about 30 minutes to make, and that includes the cooking time. Since these are baked [...]
I love, love, love crepes. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love crepes. Except for people who have never tried crepes. So if you’re one of those who have never tried crepes, here’s your chance. Don’t miss it! Crepes are a family favorite around here. They are super easy to whip up and you can [...]
This is not going to be my favorite week. This is one of John’s travel weeks, which seem to be becoming the new normal around here. He’s leaving before dawn Monday morning and will be home late Thursday night. In between we have 1. Girl Scouts (did I ever tell you that I’m the leader [...]
After the holidays I always find myself wanting to take a break from the kitchen. I take a week or two to relax and recharge while keeping the menu planning to a minimum. This is the time when I take full advantage of that beautiful kitchen appliance known as the slow cooker. Oh how I [...]
My husband says that our Christmas tradition is that we have no traditions. As much as I hate to admit it, it’s true. I have nothing against traditions, its just that I get bored much too easily. I like to shake things up, keep people guessing. At least that’s what I tell myself so I [...]
Simple, fast, and healthy – this recipe for my Tex Mex Skillet will change your mind about grabbing take out on busy nights. I’m always talking about how having a well stocked pantry is the key to no stress dinners, and this recipe proves my point. All of these ingredients are things that I always [...]
Can you really make Chicken Marsala on a weeknight? Yes you can! This recipe is so easy you’ll be making Chicken Marsala every week. Then you’ll find yourself inviting friends over so you can make it for them. And they will thank you profusely. Chicken Marsala is true comfort food in itself, but serve it [...]
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