I am always struggling with side dishes for dinner. I have no problem with protein or vegetables but starchy side dishes other mashed potatoes or corn, which my family would happily eat every day, are tough. We do eat sweet potatoes once or twice a week in some form but I need something that is…
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Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
You all know I love my slow cooker. But, I think I may have just fallen even further in love with it after finding this great tip for baking potatoes. I have always loved that I can have dinner cooking in my slow cooker when I am busy and just finish adding some pasta, fresh…
Trisha Yearwood’s No Bake Pretzel Bars (plus a variation)
Well, we had our snow day yesterday. It was WONDERFUL! I love snow days just as much as the kids. I like having everyone home. The kids actually played a game or two together, willingly, and my son wanted to make a sweet treat. I was scouring pages of what he could possible make and…
Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
This blog talks about food and the game I play with my family in making different meals each weeknight, but it is really about my family. We are unique and we are ordinary. I have two children with very different personalities and needs just like many of you. I try not to dwell on their…
Amazing Vegetarian Lasagna
I am reblogging some of our favorite dishes from the past. I first made this dish over a year and a half ago. This lasagna made a veggie lover out of me. If vegetables always tasted like this I would be a full-time vegetarian! I have a confession. I HATE vegetables. Oh, I eat them…
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…
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…
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