Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! I'm sitting down to make my menu for next week, so it's time to share some of my favorites! We have made it to February, and I feel like I've finally gotten back to normal post holiday season 😂. I've done pretty well at sticking to my menu plan since the first of the year, and it sure does make life a whole lot easier. I'm really looking forward to this next week, and hope that this compilation helps you to plan your menu as well. I hope you have a tasty week!...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy New Year! I'm guessing we are all back to the grind, and ready to start getting back into the kitchen again. I know that I feel the best when I'm making dinner at home and it always helps when I put a plan in place ahead of time. So hopefully you'll feel inspired by some of these recipes and add them to next week's menu plan. I hope you have a tasty week! Dinners: Pan Fried Salmon with Remoulade Beef Tostadas Chicken Wild Rice Soup Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- Every year when January rolls around, I make the same goal: More home cooked dinners for me and my family. Maybe it is because we are coming off of December when parties and celebrations are plentiful. And let's face it - dinner in December is hard. We all just want to eat the cookies and the candy. And while I love a good goal of eating better in January, my realistic goal is to just make it at home. And to have dinner together as a family. If you are also easing back into...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- What a week it has been! I've loved taking some time off to spend with family. I love this holiday season! And now as we prepare to head into the new year, it's time for one last celebration before the calendar turns to 2024. Which means even more food! We love doing lots of appetizers for New Years Eve, so I'm sharing some of my favorites with you today. And to finish off your holiday celebration, make sure you check out these 50 Mocktail Recipes that will be perfect for your...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- We are down to the last days to prepare for Christmas! I know my kids are excited and are eagerly counting down the days. I'm ready for some family time and games and lots of good food. If you are still planning your menu for Christmas dinner, I've got some of my favorites below. Crock Pot Ham Crock Pot Ham Roast Turkey Breast with Herbed Butter Roast Turkey Breast with Herbed Butter Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Funeral Potatoes Funeral Potatoes Oven Roasted Carrots Oven...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- We are officially under the two week mark until Christmas. Which means two more weeks of parties and get togethers. I'm not complaining, because I love Christmas, and I love all of the party food. Especially the appetizers. If you've got more holiday parties coming up, these appetizer recipes are not only all super easy, but they could very possibly be the star of the party! Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Bacon...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- When it comes to Thanksgiving, it's all about the sides for me. Potatoes, vegetables, salads, rolls - I stack my plate as high as possible with all of the delicious side dishes. So needless to say, narrowing down what side dishes to share with you is really hard for me. Because I want them all. But here are a few of my favorites. And if there is something else you are looking for, make sure and check out all of my Thanksgiving recipes! The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole The BEST...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- It's time to start getting that Thanksgiving menu planned! I'm here to help, so over the next two weeks, I'll be sending you all of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. (But don't worry - if you don't want to wait for the emails, you can find all of my Thanksgiving recipes HERE.) We're starting with the main dish, because turkey and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. (Plus I'm throwing in a couple ham recipes for if turkey isn't your thing.) And I'll be back with all the sides, breads,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader -- I'm still in denial that winter is right around the corner. I'm a warm weather lover, but the one thing that keeps me going through the cold months is the comfort food. Soups, roasts, pasta - and of course, casseroles! They may seem old fashioned at first look, but these are the recipes I run to over and over through the cold months. And some of them are so delicious that you'll end up making them all year round! Green Chile Casserole Green Chile Casserole Taco Casserole Taco...
11 months ago • 1 min read