Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
When trying to decide what to make for lunch, sometimes the simplest foods are easily overlooked. The grilled cheese sandwich isn't cutting edge, but it is total comfort food. HERE'S WHAT MY KIDS LOVE 4 slices whole wheat bread 1/2 to 2/3 cup finely shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened Heat up the griddle pan on medium heat. Toast bread on pan until... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Quick Carrots
Have you ever cooked a pot roast in a slow cooker and forgotten to throw in the vegetables? I do it EVERY TIME! I've done it for so long that I have evolved to cooking the carrots in the microwave in the meat broth. And no one, not family, not other good cooks, not me, can tell the quickly cooked carrots from the slow cooked carrots. HERE'S WHAT I DO Peel and slice... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Salad, Chicken Quesadillas
This meal was inspired from a Hunt's recipe I found while clipping coupons. Naturally, I didn't have everything the original recipe wanted me to use, so, I made due. KID FRIENDLY Right up front, my kids ALWAYS want simple meals where ingredients are kept separated on the plate. So for them, I made simple chicken and cheese quesadillas. I reserved half the can of black beans to serve on the... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Super Hero Sandwiches
We took a family road trip to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to visit The Toy & Action Figure Museum. If you're ever passing through Pauls Valley, it's worth stopping to check out. For the grown ups, Pauls Valley is home to Bedre Fine Chocolates. Bedre gives tours Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm. Back to the yummy sandwich pictured above. I felt it was fitting for my family... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Homemade Dinner Rolls
These soft, delicious dinner rolls are ready in one hour from prep to serving. That's really not long when considering how long yeast breads usually take to rise, knead, shape, rise again. (I don't bake yeast breads for that reason. I don't have the time or the patience.) This recipe doesn't involve any extra work in the kitchen. I followed the idea of the recipe from Betty Crocker for soft... More...
By Jill | 32 comments | Full Recipe...Quick & Simple Chicken and Spinach Pizza
As some of you already know, Friday night is movie and a pizza night for my family. It's one of our favorite nights we spend as a family. The kiddos always want their ham with extra cheese, while Chaz and I like to change it up a bit each week. This week's chicken and spinach pizza recipe is our new favorite combination! HERE'S ALL YOU NEED Pizza Ingredients 1 package Mama's Gourmet Pizza Crust extra... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken and Black Bean Salad
This week, I'm on a salad kick for lunch. This salad combination is so good, I've eaten it for 3 days in a row! It helps to have leftover cooked chicken on hand. So, I'll first mention how I cooked the chicken. HERE'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO 1 pound chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt and pepper Heat olive oil in pan on med. high heat. Carefully add... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Ted Allen Said My Name!
Register now for the upcoming (free!) live event on Tuesday, January 15, 7pm EST online with special guest and celebrity culinary expert, Ted Allen. Learn some of Ted’s favorite entertaining tips and chat with him live! Ted will be showcasing a select entry from a lucky online audience member, so be sure to send him your tales and tips from the kitchen! To join, register at : PamProfessionalHotSpot.com... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Quicker French Apple Pie
This recipe is SO GOOD! The Granny Smith apples really give a tart freshness that calls out, "This is the way apple pie should always taste!" There's pie crust on the bottom and a crumble on the top, with hot apple goodness in between. Below you will see I made mini pies. They're perfect for those folks that love eating crispy pie crust with every bite. HERE'S FRENCH APPLE PIE 1 prepared pie... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Moist Cornbread Muffins
This was the BEST CORNBREAD MUFFIN THAT EVER LIVED. It's gone now, but it's left behind a memorable experience that my family will not let me forget. This is a simple cornbread muffin recipe that can easily be sweetened up or made spicy. From here it can go either direction. Since I wanted them for their simple corn flavor in chili, this recipe is perfect. The original recipe called for buttermilk,... More...
By Jill | 9 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Beef Chili
With all these cold, blustery days, a hardy pot of chili sounded good to eat over the weekend. My friend, Anne, brought over fresh, ground beef that was grown right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks Anne, now we know the difference between locally grown and store bought beef. That beautiful, moist cornbread muffin in the middle of the bowl was the perfect bread for this chili. HERE'S ALL... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Butternut Squash Chili
Being completely honest here, I wasn't too sure about this recipe. I've been experimenting with new flavors on my family and it's been hit and miss. Naturally, I spare you of my misses and only post recipes that go over well. If my family tells me they wouldn't ask for it, it doesn't make it to this blog. So, with that being said, this recipe is a winner! The original recipe was torn out of... More...
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