Some nights dinner needs to be ready when you get home. I use my slow cooker for those nights. I have found that I can even make meatloaf in my slow cooker! My favorite meal is meatloaf and potatoes. Having it ready when we get home? Priceless. Here are the tips I have found make…
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Boneless Pork Chops over Scalloped Potatoes (No Creamed Soups)
I have been reading several posts on Facebook and in blogs about people struggling to get dinner on the table and eating out more than ever. For some it is returning to the work force, for others it is a busy time at work or with their children’s classes. One thing that has truly helped…
Crispy Baked Potato Chip Chicken Fingers – Teaching My Children to Cook
As I have discussed before I have certain things that I want to teach my children before they leave for college. Being able to make a meal, with or without a recipe, is one of them. I mean really cook too. We once had a neighbor who was so proud that each of her children…
Easy Cannelloni
This was a tough night. I am trying not to buy too many groceries this month as we went away, we need to get our car fixed and some house repairs done. We are trying to use only cash so I am trying to use up all the bits and pieces of things in the…
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 Sauerbraten with Ginger Snap Gravy
Pulling out one of our favorite recipes for the weekend. The Ginger Snap Gravy was amazing! My parents just left after spending a month with us in Michigan. They were here to celebrate both children’s birthdays, an honor roll breakfast, a Symphony Orchestra concert, a dance rehearsal, and everyday life with my family. They have…
The Perfect Gift – Happy Valentine’s Day!
, This was my Valentine’s Day gift. No, not this year, but a recreation from our first Valentine’s Day together. We had only been dating for about a month and a half when Valentine’s Day rolled around. I didn’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day and made that very clear. I wasn’t sure what I…
Buffalo Beef Stuffed Garlic Bread
My blog is about the game I play with my family. Making a different dinner every week night without repeating the exact same dish. I can use similar recipes with different meats or ingredients but there has to be at least one new dish at each meal. It is not just about the food. It…
Peruvian Steak and Potato Stir-Fry – Loma Saltado
One last dinner from our archives. Tomorrow I will be back with daily dinner posts. Catching up from vacation is tough! Have a great day friends and enjoy Fat Tuesday! For us to eat steak for dinner is a rare occurrence. I try to keep dinners rather inexpensive. My kids say cheap but I prefer…
Irish Corned Beef Tacos with Guinness Sauce
Another of our most favorite dinners. This is a super easy delicious use for leftover corned beef! I am a bit late today in posting but my son had his 5th Grade Walk-Away Ceremony today. It was really a beautiful ceremony. After the awards were handed out they announced each child’s name and then they…
Chicken French
While we are on vacation I hope you will enjoy some of our favorite dinners! This Chicken French recipe is really popular in our house. Chicken French is an a dish that is very popular in Rochester, New York. The dish which is a version of Veal or Chicken Francaise actually has its own version…
Pineapple Chicken
We did a small grocery shop this past weekend for some meat and essentials rather than our usual big monthly shop. We have some expenses coming up this month that we wanted to be sure we had enough in reserves to pay for. But, with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.59 a pound? Couldn’t pass…
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