“Don’t cry over spilled milk”, isn’t that how the expression goes? But what is one supposed to do when they grab the milk in the morning, eyes half closed, automatically pouring it into the cereal bowl before realizing that it’s coming out in semi-chunk form? Well, you do what I did, of course, you make Donuts!
Corn, tomatoes and cheese in a lightly spiced creamy blend of deliciousness, this Hot-n-Spicy Corn …
Basil Pesto is a flavorful sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts and a touch of citrus. Use it to enhance your favorite pasta dishes, Bruschetta, or
If you’re looking for a delicious, inexpensive burger, try these Black Bean Burgers!
Occasionally during the hot summer months you find yourself wanting something a little sweet, but without heating the entire house up baking a treat! Here is a super easy Apple Caramel snack idea that requires only 3 ingredients.
If you have a tendency to love carb-loaded mac and cheese style recipes, you’ll really love this one! This casserole dish is packed with veggies and very few carbs, but it’s overflowing with flavor, a true family favorite.
This creamy spinach gratin offers grand flavor using a few simple ingredients! The nutmeg is really the treat here, bringing all the flavors together, melding them into a decadent and delicious side dish the entire family will adore.
This one pot Broccoli Cheddar soup is perfect for those days when mother nature is having a bi-polar moment!
A wonderfully warming soup of tomatoes, beans, and corn simmered in a seasoned broth of chicken stock, fresh garlic, chili powder and lime for a hearty, filling meal.
Cinnamon pasta is traditionally served with greek spaghetti sauce, or grilled chicken… but in this case, we’re taking it to a whole new level!
This simple one pot Mediterranean Skillet was originally a camping dish, mainly as a no-fuss first night meal. Lately, it’s been a simple throw-together dinner that we’ve truly come to appreciate the deliciousness and ease.
Oh boy…… Puerto Rican bacon rice is arguably The Most Amazingly flavored rice you will ever make. My family begs me to make this.
A-B-C salad contains a delicious blend of avocado, bacon, and chicken in a hearty dinner …
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah or KEE-nuh-wah) is technically considered to be a “whole grain”, but in truth, it’s a seed harvested from a species of goosefoot (a grain crop). A single cup of uncooked quinoa offers 24 grams of protein and 957 mg of potassium, among
Stuffed Mushrooms can be an elegant addition to your dinner party for guests, or simply something to snack on while the meat cooks on the barbeque. Either way, they are super simple to make and have many variations. . . .
Shrimp are delicious on their own but add this rich herb butter drizzle and they …
Garlic Crusted Fried Chicken is a great addition to your chicken recipes. Especially if you like bold flavors and you are a garlic lover. Surprisingly enough the kids loved them too. The leftovers make that chicken salad lunch something to drool over.
If you need something quick for lunch or snack, this really takes the edge off, but isn’t high in calories. Here are 9 super quick mug of soup ideas under 100 calories each.
Chunky, hearty with just the right amount of heat, your friends and family will beg you to make more Firehouse Guacamole!
Some evenings, trying to figure out what to make for dinner that will feed Teenage boys (who seemingly have hollow legs to fill at dinnertime!), is often a daunting task.
Sometimes we have sports events to run to, sometimes it’s Civil Air Patrol meetings or events. Whatever happens, here is a meal that will feed 4-6 hearty appetites in less than 15 minutes time.
I’m married to a “Meat & Potatoes” kind of guy and this simple side dish of herb roasted potatoes is right up his ally! This dirt cheap side dish is loaded with flavor and takes just a couple minutes to throw together. It compliments meat or poultry of any kind.
Apple Pie cloud bars are light, fluffy cloud-like cakes bursting with delicious apple pie filling …
As watermelons finally come into season, here is a melt in your mouth recipe for …
Here is one of the easiest desserts and tastes wonderful. Simply open a can of …
Scones are a quick grab n go breakfast or a weekend treat with your morning coffee. They are simple to make and can take on just about any flavor you can think of. With fresh strawberries coming into season, strawberry chocolate chip scones seem like a good idea.
This is a really easy recipe to make with leftover rice and makes a lovely breakfast!
Chilled blueberry mint rice pudding is the perfect dish to prepare using leftover rice and makes a lovely breakfast!
Here’s one of our favorite quick marinades to make to add flavor to cheap pieces …
This elegant baked pear is wrapped in a light flaky crust that’s as easy as pie to throw together!
Make your own Zesty homemade Sloppy Joe filling with this easy tried and true recipe which is a blend of hearty beef or ground turkey, garlic, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
This recipe is called the amazing “I can’t believe it’s Cauliflower” Pizza Crust! This quick cook recipe takes very little effort to prepare but makes a wonderfully healthful alternative to gluten laden heavy pizza dough.
Utilizing the slow cooker during the hot summer months is a must for busy families. Here is a simple barbecued meatball dinner idea that can be thrown together in the crockpot and be ready for dinner with minimal hassle.
One of the quickest, healthiest, and budget friendly meals at our house are stir-fry’s. So simple to pull together with ingredients you have on hand and budget friendly enough to plan a couple stir-fry nights per week. It’s also a way to sneak those vegetables in on unsuspecting picky eaters. Ideas for stir fry meals can be limitless…… from elaborate sauces with way too many ingredients and multiple steps that require a lot of time to a simple medley of meat and vegetables with little to no sauce. Most of the time, a simple stir-fry can be made with what you already have in your pantry.
With spring here and summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about …
