Sometimes we just have to cheat. Say what? That’s right. We can’t always be “on” in the kitchen. We need little secrets to keep us going. To keep our family enthused about coming to the dinner table. To keep our sanity. This is a great weeknight dinner. Kabobs are fun to eat, have fruit AND [...]
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Sometimes we really don’t need a recipe to get us through dinner, we just need a good idea. Here is an old standard that I go to time and time again, especially during the summer months. There’s nothing like a deliciouly grilled tender piece of chicken topped with all the yummy things you love. Pair [...]
Chicken Tamale Casserole
I have to say this was a mighty tasty little meal. I just loved the sweet corn and corn bread next to the spiciness of the enchilada sauce and pepper Jack cheese. Now if you want to be real ambitious you could use my Mexican Spoon Bread recipe instead of using the boxed corn [...]
Enchilada Casserole
Okay, now you have to give this little casserole a try. Why you ask? Because it is full of flavor, it is easy to assemble and you can make it a day in advance and just pop it into the oven. Making it one very easy meal to feed to your hungry family. This is [...]
Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken
Here is one very easy week night meal that your family is sure to love. The sweet flavors of the raspberry preserves and balsamic vinegar marry well with the juicy chicken tenders. Serve over rice and pick a favorite vegetable to roast or grill and you have one easy peasy dinner. I didn’t have [...]
Creamy Chicken, Potato, Cheddar and Corn Chowder
With all of the cold and wet weather we have been having lately, I have been craving soup. Something that will engage my senses and fill my soul with warmth. What better way to do that than with soup. Now this is more of a chowder with its creamy base. Either way, it is warm [...]
Steak Stroganoff
This is one dinner you absolutely, positively have to try. My husband and son couldn’t get enough of this delicious little dish. It also comes together quite quickly, making for an easy and impressive week night meal. My only regret here is the cut of meat. By nature rib-eye steaks are pretty fatty. To make [...]
Italian Beef Pot Roast-Crockpot Style
You HAVE to make this for your family. You just have to. The meat is so tender. I couldn’t even cut it because it was falling apart. And the gravy….oh my….the gravy. If this gravy were a man I’d……fall in love all over again. I know what you’re sayin’ right now. “My kids don’t like [...]
Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches
Crockpot BBQ pork sandwiches; dinner doesn’t get any easier than this. Perfect for those sweltering hot summer days when you don’t want to turn the oven on, or go outside to bbq. And the best thing about this dish is that everyone in my family will eat it. Simply mix all your ingredients together in [...]
Crockpot Beef Stew with Vegetables
Hearty, warm and flavorful. This easy beef stew will satisfy your soul this winter and your family will love you for it. Be sure to serve this with some nice crusty bread, because you’re going to want to sop up every last morsel of this delicious stew. You can add any variation of vegetables that [...]

