Some would argue that breakfast tacos need eggs. I would argue that they aren't a requirement, but certainly a fixture ingredient. But we're not talking about breakfast tacos...we're talking "brinner tacos" tonight! Soft tacos that aren't traditional tacos because they use breakfast sausage, mushrooms and some veggies...sizzled to perfection, then garnished and rolled for … [Read more...]
Taco Bites (or Tiny Tacos)
Tacos are usually a big hit at our house...but they also make a giant mess, and the littler boys get frustrated with them. Ryan (who just turned 8...see his "birthday cake wreck" here!) can usually get his mouth around a regular size taco, but Charlie and Tyler really struggle with eating a hard shell taco. Not the taste part, but the "I can't get a big enough bite" part. Enter … [Read more...]
Protein Rich Orange Berry Smoothie
I love making smoothies. On a near daily basis, there is a smoothie made in my kitchen. This one is fantastic!! Rich Orange Berry Smoothie I love making smoothies. On a near daily basis, there is a smoothie made in my kitchen.This one is fantastic!! 2 cups orange juice2 cups milk or yogurt1 cup strawberries1 cup frozen berries blend2 tsp protein … [Read more...]
Grilled Bacon Ranch Potatoes
We absolutely love to grill out, really any time of the year, but we do seem to cook on the grill much more often in the summer months and these potatoes are one of our favorite dishes to make. I'd been planning to make them all week long but the weather hasn't cooperated since we've been getting buckets of rain so I made them in the oven tonight instead and they were just as … [Read more...]
Grilled Doughnuts Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe is exactly why I love what I do...I get to try all kinds of new things...the other night, it was Grilled Doughnuts. Used as the "shortcake" in strawberry shortcake. I shared with some friends that I was grilling doughnuts, and the response was "SHUT UP. That is not right." (I think she was a little jealous!) I don't make dessert all that often. When I do, it's … [Read more...]
Sloppy Dogs
The Perfect Way to Use Up Leftover Sloppy Joes --> Sloppy Dogs! A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was going to be taking a vacation "sorta." Well, I hope you don't mind that I didn't tell the full truth (for security reasons!), but I really did take a vacation. I really was in Cincinnati by myself with the baby...but my husband and children were home. But the week … [Read more...]
Juicy Salsa Burger
My boys love burgers. It's generally what they order off the kids' menu when we go out for dinner, and what they would request if I asked them what they wanted to grill for dinner. When Hellmann's asked us to give this new recipe for the Juicy Salsa Burger a try, I hoped it would be a hit with the family. I knew the burger part would be a hit...but I wasn't so sure about the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe is part of the 9 Organic Meals from Costco for $100 Plan. I love simple, load and go meals in the slow cooker. They make my life simple...and I especially love this one because my entire family will eat this without a grumble. Including the 18 month old! With this recipe, it helps to have the chicken cooked ahead of time and shredded. You can cook your chicken … [Read more...]
Grilled New York Pork Chops with Zucchini & Tomatoes
A few weeks ago, I was challenged by the National Pork Board to come up with a pork chop recipe for under $10...easy peasy! But what surprised me was that I had to use a New York Pork Chop. A New York Pork Chop??? What in the world is a New York Pork Chop? Sounds kinda like a steak to me. Well, I then learned that pork chops have recently been renamed...and that my wonder … [Read more...]
Beef & Bean Oven Tacos
Tacos. We love tacos. The boys devour them. They love the crunchy mess. They love the flavors. They love to see how full they can make them. And they love to eat them on their special taco plates. (My mom gave us some for Christmas...GREAT gift!) I love the concept of making tacos in the oven...and melting the cheese over the top of the meat. Then piling on the … [Read more...]