Mexican Minestrone

The other night, we experienced a very rare occurrence in our house. We had leftover taco meat! And a real amount of it too, not just a few spoonfuls. That almost never happens around here.
As I was packing away the leftovers, I decided that I’d use the meat to make a soup. I instantly thought [...]

Family Favorite Chili Recipe

I’ve been hesitant to post our family’s favorite chili recipe for quite awhile. Just like spaghetti, chili is a truly personal meal. What one family enjoys may be vastly different from what another family enjoy. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s a matter of individual taste for each person.
When I was [...]

Meat Lovers Lasagna

Welcome to Day 4 of the Second Annual Bloggy Progressive Dinner. So far, we’ve been treated to some delicious drinks at JessieLeigh’s, some fantastic appetizers at Jen’s place and great side dishes at The Happy Housewife’s. Now, on to the main dish.
For tonight’s main dish, I wanted a nice, hearty dinner that wasn’t too hard [...]