Bratwurst and Beer Cheese Chowder

As I plan my menus for the month I try to take into consideration what we have going each day and what ingredients I will have leftover to make into other dishes. Or I also look at when I have extra time the day before to do prep for the next day’s meals when possible….

Slow Cooker Fish Chowder

We need things that are quick, easy and will hold up to staying warm for an extended period of time on dance class nights. The first shift of meals may be anywhere from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and the last at 9:00 pm. Simple meals in the slow cooker are what I have found work…

Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Chowder

So, we had Ham the other night with our Sweet Potato and White Potato Gratin (click for link to recipe). I had plenty of leftovers as ham was on sale before Christmas and I made sure to pick up a 15 lb. spiral cut one on sale. When I make my menus I try to plan nights…

Clam Chowder

I am glad my son has agreed to be a pescatarian, one who eats fish or seafood but not meat. It has been a huge adjustment over the past month and a half since he has decided to be a vegetarian. But, I really believe it has improved all our eating habits and made us…

Clam Chowder with Oh My Goodness Garlic Bread

I LOVE Daylight Savings Time.  I know mornings are tough but I love the fact that last night we were watching the sunset at 7:50 pm.  We are evening people in our house.  Between 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm we eat dinner, which is later than most families.  My children, even before they were a…