Most of the meals I prepare are family friendly. Every once in a while I’ll make something that I know is a bit of a stretch for the kids, and sometimes I make things that I know they’ll really enjoy, even though they might not be favorites of my husband or I. Catering to their … Read more
I spent this morning in the kitchen, tackling 12 pounds of ground beef and filling the freezer for later in the month. I didn’t get to all the things I mentioned in my list yesterday, but I’m still pretty pleased with what I did accomplish. (Including the hour long nap that I took with our … Read more
A few months ago, my husband fell hard for the newest McDonald’s goodie – the McSnack Wrap. It’s like a Big Mac rolled up in a snack-sized tortilla. He would pick one up whenever he needed a little pick-me-up while working late at night. So I was more than excited when he said he wanted … Read more
I love coming up with new soups for our family. We’re all such soup fans and while I could easily be happy just eating two or three different kinds of soup, I know that the rest of my family prefers more variety than that. So I view it as a personal challenge to see how … Read more
In my house, meatballs are a regular dinner staple. My husband and kids can never resist those tasty bites of saucy, meaty deliciousness! But after one too many nights of the same old meatballs and marinara, it was time to change things up. I decided to try my hand at Porcupine Meatballs, which put a … Read more
I was so excited to make the East Meets West Burgers for the What’s For Dinner Wednesdays hosted by the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. Burgers are not something I make a lot, although my husband loves them! I’ve never really believed that I could make really good, restaurant-style burgers at home since I have no … Read more
I had never eaten, much less heard of, a pasty until I moved to Michigan. Pasties are a hugely characteristic delicacy of Michigan’s upper peninsula. Many local stores in our area carry them, so I’ve had a few in the years since moving here. We really enjoy my homemade version. They’re not hard to put … Read more
We love grilled food. Unfortunately, we don’t have a grill and my husband is not one of those guys that has the thrill to grill. So we make our “grilled” foods indoors. Sometimes we use a small George Foreman grill, but usually I just rely on the stove top or oven. So today, in an … Read more
Whip up a comforting, delicious meal with Taco Mac—a one-skillet wonder blending hearty ground beef, macaroni, and zesty spices. Easy clean-up and family-friendly!
If your family is anything like mine, chances are that at some point you have been begged to make chili. So you do as requested, and everyone devours it that first night, singing its praises with every mouthful. Then, you end up with a ton of leftovers never to be touched again. When they dramatically … Read more