Modenese Pork Chops

I think I need to change my blog from “What’s for Dinner Mom?” to “Dinner on the Run.”  It seems like I am rushing all the time lately to either get dinner on the table or to get it in a bowl so we can rush out the door and eat in the car. With…

Crock Pot Jambalya

This is not in any way “real” Jambalaya.  This is my creation with what I had on hand to make a Jambalya-esque meal.  I am trying to use as many ingredients in my cooking as I can find in my pantry without having to go by new spices and ingredients. Ingredients: Chicken Andouille Sausage –…

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

  My version of this is quick and easy favorite dinner started with this Manicotti recipe from food.com. Ingredients: 1 (14 count) box manicotti (I thought about making the crepes but time did not allow for me tonight – next time) Pasta Sauce – I made my own from crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil,…

Chicken Noodle Soup

This was one of my second chance dishes.  I roasted a chicken on Saturday, made chicken soup on Sunday for dinner Monday night.  This also works with a store bought rotisserie chicken. I love making chicken noodle soup because it is so much better than any canned soup.  Having a gluten-free/soy-free son it is hard…

Pork Roast

This roast was the easiest dish I have made all week.  Salt and pepper roast and placed it in a roasting pan.  Baked at 350 and four hours later I had a moist, delicious roast.  We have enough meat to make a few dishes over the next few days and we all ate plenty! So,…

Sausage and Pepper Stew

Tonight’s Sausage and Pepper Stew recipe is courtesy of Marthastewart.com. Ingredients 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt,…