I'm in serious comfort food mode with all the cold weather that we've been having, and these Company Pork Chops are a family favorite dish. We call them Company Pork Chops because it's easy to make a whole bunch and you can visit with your company while the chops are baking in the oven. We often make this dish using cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix, but the … [Read more...]
Easy Stromboli Recipe
Busy weeknights, simple lunch time, a favorite for all time. My friend Kim's stromboli recipe is an easy way to fill tummies. I usually keep it simple with shredded cheese and turkey pepperoni for filling. But you can make it heartier with lunch meat like Kim does. This recipe is easily adaptable according to how cheesy you and your family prefer your stromboli. I … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cranberry-Apple Pork Roast
So pork tenderloins were on super sale last week. So I bought one...with the intention of cutting it in half to use for 2 meals. I'd originally thought I would make 2 different meals, but as I was mixing this recipe up...I was completely overcome with the smells of the cranberry sauce and the many holiday memories that came with it. I got out another apple and another can of … [Read more...]
Spicy Calico 15 Beans
Perhaps it's the season...but these spicy calico beans make me think of football games...and friends gathering together to cheer on (or rival against each other) their favorite teams, their alma maters. These beans just belong on the countertop at such gatherings. Drop a bowl of potato chips next to them and scoop them up by the chip-ful. Or place them next to the burgers that … [Read more...]
Potato-Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops
I'd really like to call this a one-dish dinner. But I'm not going to. I could. But I won't, because I can't. Because yes, the second step in the process involves cooking all the food together in one dish. But there's a first step that involves 2 other pans. One for the potatoes, another for the mushrooms and onions. So too many dishes to justify not calling it … [Read more...]
Rice and Pinto Beans with Andouille Sausage
Love me some dried beans! I love cooking with dried beans...it's easy, cheaper and I love to play with flavors. Our boys love beans too...so it's a win-win situation for this busy mom! Cooking beans does take a little over an hour and they do have to pre-soak, so it does take a little pre-planning and a little time in the kitchen to get them going on the … [Read more...]
Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I love pulled pork sandwiches. My husband adores pulled pork sandwiches. My son is wild about pulled pork sandwiches. This pulled pork recipe is easy, delicious and healthy. It is made at least a day before for improved flavor. Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches This pulled pork recipe is easy, delicious and healthy. 1 medium onion, … [Read more...]
Sweet Kielbasa Skillet
Winner winner sausage dinner! When I told my husband I was making turkey kielbasa for dinner, he wasn't thrilled. Once he tasted it, he went back 3 times! This is a great basic summertime recipe, because you can add anything from the garden to it. Throw in different veggies each time you make it and it'll never get boring! This can add a little to the cost if you don't have … [Read more...]
Bacon, Avocado, and Red Pepper Quesadilla
BLTs. There's just something about the flavor combination of the famous BLT: the salty bacon, the juicy tomato and the slight crunch from the lettuce. Combined with some delicious mayo (or Parmesan Mayo) on toasted bread and you've got a real winner of a sandwich. But what about a BLT Quesadilla? I decided to get a little creative with some ingredients that I had on … [Read more...]
Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Remember this Slow Cooker Brown Sugar and Balsamic Pork Roast from Slow Cooker week? I've been dying to try it. I'm a huge balsamic fan and was intrigued by the pork, brown sugar, balsamic flavor combination. (See: Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions, Chicken Wraps with Balsam-melized Red Onions, Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions) I recently bought a … [Read more...]