Roasted Fall Vegetables – an easy side dish

Roasted Fall Vegetables

A change in seasons means a change in menus.  I look forward to this time of year for several reasons – the relief from the heat is the main driver.  But a close second is the change in the food we eat.  We try to eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as we can, [...]

Easy Pizza Potatoes

Easy Pizza Potatoes — If there’s one thing I’m known for, it’s finding a way to use what I have on hand.  I usually have a pretty tight meal plan for the week, but there’s one thing that will trump my planning every time.  I can’t stand to let something go to waste.  Every time [...]

Shrimp Tacos with Green Onion and Cilantro Crema

Summer is winding down and the back to school frenzy is gearing up.  With one week left before I’ll have an official kindergartener in the house my mind has been pre-occupied with a to-do list longer than my arm.  When we finished the official registration last week they handed me a calendar with little stickers [...]

Easy Caprese Pizza on the grill

We’re officially in countdown mode.  Sophie starts kindergarten in four short weeks.  My heart just started beating faster as I wrote that.  I know everyone says this, but gosh where did the time go?  I keep telling her how unbelievably fast she’s growing up, and she keeps telling me that she’ll always be my baby. [...]

Super Fast Dinner: Mexi-Bowl (and a Giveaway!)

Thankfully a tasty, healthy dinner doesn’t always require a lot of planning.  Just like everyone else I know, I sometimes get caught up in the rush of the day and suddenly it’s dinner time.  I never start a week without a meal plan, but admittedly it doesn’t get implemented with precision each and every time. [...]

Shrimp Enchiladas

These are definitely not your average enchiladas.  I bookmarked this recipe a long time ago, and have planned to make them so many times since then.  But I have this other recipe for chicken enchiladas that I just adore.  So whenever I’m in the mood for enchiladas I just can’t pass up the chance to [...]

Beef and Pepper Lo Mein

Stir fries are a busy Mom’s best friend.  And it’s not just because they are so quick cooking.  Stir fries are family friendly meals because they’re so easy to tailor to your tastes.  You can add the veggies you know the kids will eat and leave others out without having to alter anything else in [...]

Sausage Pasta Toss

The meal this week is a simple one, and one of my favorite ways to use some great seasonal ingredients.  And the kale and white beans give it a healthy punch.  I love kale for its earthy taste and hearty texture, but if you have an aversion to kale you could substitute spinach.  I often [...]