A few months ago my grandmother passed away. I want to tell you a little bit about her. And tell you how these precious cookbooks of hers landed in my possession. My grandmother was a stubborn pistol. (So that's where I get it from...ah ha!) But the one thing she was most stubborn about, it was this...eating together around the dinner table when we were all gathered at … [Read more...]
Chicken Curry Stew
(Erin here...I will be making this this weekend. That is all.) I love this recipe for Chicken Curry Stew. It's so filling and it's one of those great one-pot meals. I am always a fan of not dirtying up a whole cabinet full of pots and pans for a meal. It's full of vegetables, starch, and lean protein so you don't need anything on the side, but you can always add a side green … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Tilapia
Love. Love. I'm in love. For several reasons. Fish...wanting to add more fish into our diet. Made these in the slow cooker. Super easy clean up. Kids ate every bit of the fish...and wanted more. (Yes, I let them dip it in ketchup. Gotta do what you gotta do.) It only takes 2-3 hours to make so you can start it just after lunch...those of you who are at … [Read more...]
Benefits of the Batch
Meet Tricia...a girl after my own heart. Except she feeds 9 everyday, and I feed 4 and a baby. Maybe it should be that I am the girl after her own heart... I love convenience. And I’ve learned that homemade convenience is best. Especially when dealing with food allergies. Doubling or tripling a recipe is usually a result of a pep talk I have with myself. Which is … [Read more...]
Best Cookie Dough Stock-Up Tips
My best cookie dough tricks: Double up your favorite cookie dough when you’re making dessert for dinner, or just making them for a snack. Drop tablespoons of the extra dough that you don’t bake right away onto a foil or parchment paper lined rimmed cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to flash freeze the dough. Once the dough has … [Read more...]
Avocado Chicken Tacos
So I made these a few weeks ago...and I'm so sorry it took me so long to get them posted. I used 2 of the smaller peppers from my garden, along with some of my cherry-like tomatoes. And avocados. *swoon* And I think these would be just as great with ground beef or ground turkey tacos. Love the different flavor and texture that the avocado chunks brought to … [Read more...]
Green Chile Burgers
We've been doing burgers every Sunday night all summer...and these are up there in my top 5! Loved the Mexican flavor...the zip (but not so zippy that the kids wouldn't eat them)...the added smokiness from the grill. Yum! Green Chile Burgers Change up your next burger night with this green chile recipe! 1.2 lb. ground beef4 oz can green chilies 1 egg1 Tbsp … [Read more...]
How to Cut and Freeze a Large Butternut Squash (Video)
Remember that giant butternut squash I bought at the farmer's market a month ago?! For just $3.50! Well, I finally got around to cutting it up...feel free to watch :) Steam-bake it. Then puree the flesh. Here are a few things you can do with the butternut squash puree. Make homemade baby food. Hide in the cheese sauce of homemade mac and cheese. … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken & Simple Pasta with Sauteed Tomatoes
Recently, we weren't feeling well. Ryan called my mom, as he is quite handy with my iPhone...and he informed her in a bold, confident and cheerful voice that he was sick. She didn't believe him. In an effort to ease back into regular eating, I made this partly bland-partly not-so-bland dinner for us. The boys had just the noodles, chicken and a few bites of green beans, … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Mint Brownies – The Lazy Way
These really should break some sort of chocolate rules. They really should. So we went to Steve's company picnic recently and we were slated to bring dessert. I had every intention of making triple layer mint brownies. Also known as Grasshopper Brownies. But I got lazy. In truth, I ran out of time! I made the brownies part in the early morning. (Nothing like baking … [Read more...]