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Barbecue Sandwiches
We had roast for Sunday lunch, yesterday. It was goood! I’ll write about it tomorrow.
Today, I simmered up my own barbecue sauce and chopped up the leftover roast to make tangy and sweet sandwiches for dinner tonight. I had to make a sandwich, so I could show you how yummy they look. [...]
Simple Chocolate Pie
Get out the milk for this rich delight and cut yourself a small slice of chocolate pie.
My friend, Anne, came over and we made this pie together. We usually enjoy lattes together while our kids play. This time, we got together just to eat chocolate. What are friends for, [...]
5 Simple Meals & A Shopping List
Skip trying to figure out what your family’s going to eat this week; it’s all right here!
HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO DO
Follow the Recipe links and print the recipes
Print the Shopping List provided
Follow the cooking suggestions
ON THE MENU
Roasted Chicken Breasts
Ground Beef Cooked Ahead
Black Bean Salad, Chicken Quesadillas
Rich & Meaty Lasagna
Chicken Fajitas
Hamburger & Jalapeño Pizza
SHOPPING LIST
3 [...]
Hamburger & Jalapeno Pizza
Just about every weekend, we eat pizza. We like to change up the toppings from week to week, so pizza night is never boring. For this pizza, I leave the jalapeños off one side for the kiddos when we share, but normally, I prep a separate pizza just for them.
HERE’S ALL IT TAKES
1 package [...]
Steak and Salad Dinner
This is a beautiful and delicious meal made on the fly. Let me tell you, I had no plans to put this together. I was at the grocery store and happened to see they had boneless sirloin steaks on sale. I picked up one small steak (.88 pounds for $4.83) to feed [...]
Holy Guacamole!
Oh yea, it’s as good as it looks and zesty too!
I found this delicious version of guacamole in one of my favorite children’s books, Chicks and salsa by Aaron Reynolds. Of course, I did alter it a bit to suit my fancy and it turned out beautifully and all the chicken’s said, “Ole!”
HERE’S [...]
Peanut Butter Chocolates
You may be tired of looking at chocolate recipes after Valentines. Is that actually possible? If so, think about the peanut butter filling instead. It’s my favorite part of this recipe. Traditionally, these are called ‘peanut butter balls.’ All the times I’ve eaten them at parties, I found them to be [...]
Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
Have you ever tried Nature Valley Pecan Crunch granola bars with peanut butter spread on top?
They're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. My kiddos prefer eating granola bars this way and they have good time spreading on the peanut butter. Tastes even better with a glass of orange juice or milk.
Now, THAT'S a [...]
Cinnamon Rolls, not just for breakfast anymore
Not everything you serve needs to be made from scratch. Your family and real food friends will still love you and eat your food, even when it comes ready to bake. So relax, and enjoy these images of Grands!® Cinnamon Rolls from Pillsbury. I baked them as a dessert for family who came to visit.
HERE'S [...]
Bean & Meat Burritos
This is what I’m serving my family tonight. Mmmmm, I can’t wait to chow down!
HERE’S ALL I NEED TO DO
3-4 cups cooked ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons water
1 can green chilies, optional
1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size)
1 large can ranch style beans
3/4- 1 cup water
2 cups [...]
This is the kind of thing I love to take for lunch. I can make it right there at ...
This is a simple, comfort soup. Perfect for folks under the weather who just need something warm & mild ...
