As our youngest son and I feasted over some Orange Chicken last night, I asked him what his top five foods would be for a guy’s night in. Pizza came out without hesitation. Definitely one of his first choices. (But [...]
Quick and Easy Quiche Recipe
Feb16
In high school, I can remember the bumper sticker that became popular, “Real Men Eat Quiche.” Well, it’s a good thing I am raising some real men, or they might go awfully hungry. I enjoy cooking up a quick and [...]
Share Your Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
Feb13
As Valentine’s Day is here, many sweethearts turn to traditional thoughts and ideas about this big day: cards, flowers, chocolates and a fancy night out at a special restaurant. While filet Mignon, grilled asparagus and twice-baked potatoes perfectly prepared by [...]
$2 Dinner for our Whole Family: Crock Pot Turkey
Feb9
Over the years, I’ve shared many ways that our family saves money on meats without sacrificing taste or my sons’ need to feed their carnivore selves, but one thing I have never implemented outside Thanksgiving week was to purchase turkey [...]
Tasty Tuesday: Cracker Barrel Giveaway ($100 Gift Basket)
Feb7
Want some help with the groceries this month? Enter to win a $50 Walmart gift card as well. The thought of taking the night off from cooking dinner sounds so wonderfully appealing right now. Nine times out of ten, if [...]
Easiest Ever Homemade Tootsie Rolls (so much better than the “real” thing)
Feb2
I know it’s hard to believe, but I have never liked Tootsie Rolls. Does that aline itself as an American travesty? Is that similar to snubbing All American Apple Pie and Baseball? If it is, then I have found the [...]
Tasty Tuesday: Pantry Challenge Update
Jan30
It’s the last day of the month, which means my January Pantry Challenge has come to a close. We started out by understanding the need to get organized and I offered a simple Freezer Checklist that might help. Then we [...]
Egg and Cheese Puff: 5 Minute Delight
Jan29
In the past year, I have experimented with dozens of egg recipes, egg casseroles, egg crescents, egg omelets, you get the picture. Eggs are not only a great source of protein, but a budget conscious cook’s dream with endless versatility. [...]
How to Cook London Broil?
Jan26
London Broil creates a sense of wonder for my food budget. Often, it’s marked down due to a short dated sale, allowing me to prepare a carnivore’s dream for only a few dollars. The problem? For years, I’d grab it, [...]
Game Day Foods – it’s a Tradition
Jan24
(Last year’s picture) Whether you are a reader or blogger, MSN’s Kitchen Cookoff is looking for more recipes in their “Share Your Story” section. Share some of your favorites over there. If you are a blogger, it’s as easy as [...]
Beer Dip
Jan23
Born and raised in Wisconsin, known for their cheese, beer and Packers, I would be remiss to not share this amazing Beer Dip recipe that my sister in law introduced me too. It’s a perfect pairing with pretzels or Frito [...]
Cheesy Chicken (3 ingredients)
Jan21
When I first got married, I was continually looking for easy and quick recipes that caused my hubby to think I might possibly know what I was doing in the kitchen. Quite ironically, it’s eighteen years later, and I still [...]
Do You Know What Lurks in Your Freezer? Free Freezer Checklist
Jan16
Come on, let’s fess up, do you know what lurks in your freezer? I don’t, but I am bound and determined to change that over the next month as I slowly but surely, eat through my freezer during my January [...]
Sweet, Sugar Cinnamon Popovers
Jan16
Last week, I shared my simple popover recipe. It’s a wonderful alternative to the traditional dinner roll or bread; a crisp hollow pastry with an eggy interior. I love dipping popovers in my soup or slathering them with butter, but [...]
Homemade Dumpling Recipe
Jan14
Homemade dumplings are such an easily overlooked comfort food. Nothing says cozy more than a roaring fire and a bowl of simmering soup, but please don’t forget to make this easy homemade dumpling recipe. With only a few minutes of [...]
