Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

So I bought ribs for the first time.  I have always been intimidated about cooking them.  My children always order them when we go out so I decided that since they were on sale this week I would give it a shot. All I did was trim some of the fat off the ribs and…

Kung Pao Chicken

My son loves to try different ethnic dishes.  I saw this recipe on Pinterest for Kung Pao Chicken from Winner Dinners and thought it would be easy to make and filling for a quick weeknight dinner. As with all my dinners I adapted the recipe to my family’s tastes.  I added broccoli and carrots which…

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

I needed a quick dinner so that I could get the family out the door and to the Science Fair for my son and middle school scheduling night for my daughter.  So, this was another to-go dinner.  As anyone who has read my posts in the past knows,  at least two nights a week my…

Chili Rellenos Casserole

I am not a fan of chiles.  Ever.  I don’t like overly spicy or hot things but when I saw this recipe I knew that my children would love it because they are always asking for authentic ethnic foods.  Although I don’t make authentic anything I thought this would make them happy. I found this…

Mexican Stuffed Shells

This recipe started from a Pinterest recipe for Mexican Stuffed Shells from The Girl Who Ate Everything.   As you know if you have read any of my other posts or recipes I tweak my cooking to what I have on hand and what I know my family will eat.  I loved the idea of this…

Buffalo Chicken Wing Casserole

Still on my Pinterest theme today.  This was one of those recipes that I had almost everything I needed but still had to make a bit of substitutions.  I NEVER use cream of something soups or premixed dressings if I can help it.   I started with this recipe for Buffalo Chicken and Potatoes at Holy…