The amazing flavor of Hawaiian Chicken can easily be attained in the oven, but why not have it waiting for you when you get home? This Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken is full of flavor and while I used fresh pineapple, you can use canned or frozen. Another tip… if you would prefer not to use […]
Ham and Veggie Macaroni
Don’t you just love how versatile macaroni and cheese can be? You can dress it up with vegetables and meat or just serve it plain. No complaints from me! I love it any way I can get it. The night I put this casserole together, I actually made an Italian Macaroni at the same time. That one […]
Chicken and Rice without Cream of Soup
I know that some of you like to use cream soups and I do not have a problem with that. Seriously. I use them sometimes as a time saver. That being said, I try not to use them very often. Making a cream sauce from scratch is an excellent substitute and gives a comforting, creamy texture […]
Chicken Spaghetti without Velvetta or Cream Soup
I love Chicken Spaghetti but I am not a big fan of cream of this and that and I definitely do not like Velveeta. All that expense for a processed product? No, thank you. So, my goal was to make a Chicken Spaghetti recipe that included cream of nothing and no Velveeta. I was scared it […]
Three Bean Stew
I have this stash of dry beans. If it begins to overflow the bin where I keep the bags, I know that it is past time to cook up a masterpiece. This recipe was born on a night such as this. If you are really wanting to make this recipe as inexpensive as can be, […]
Almost Scratch Chicken and Dumplings
I am convinced that there are certain illnesses which can immediately be cured by a big bowl of Chicken and Dumplings. If you are terrified about making them completely from scratch, consider these tips that can help you have it ready in under 30 minutes: Keep a stash of homemade chicken stock in the freezer. Using the […]
St Patrick’s Day Recipes Round Up
If you are looking for something delicious to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, I have a wonderful round up of sweet and savory dishes for you. 1. Sweet Chex Mix by This Week for Dinner 2. Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes by Babble 3. Shamrock Rice Krispie Pops by Hungry Happenings 4. Fresh Green Herb Dip by Make and Takes 5. Shamrock Cinnamon Rolls by Catholic […]
Crock Pot Irish Stew
Top Secret: Despite my HUGE aversion to anything from a can, some day I just do not have the time to prepare a white sauce and I… gasp… grab a can of Cream of Mushroom. It’s terrible that something so ICK can be so yummy. Now that my secret is out, I feel I can […]
Easy Pizza Dough Recipe for Fast Pizza at Home
For Valentine’s Day, we decided to have a family fun night with homemade pizza. I wanted them to be heart-shaped so that meant I needed to make the crust… gasp! from scratch. Not that I am opposed to baking from scratch. No, I do almost everything that way. I just have a problem with yeast. […]
Pork Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Emeals is offering us a free recipe that will fill your menu with delicious flavor for two nights because you are going to cook once, and serve it twice. I love meals when you have plan-overs. Plus, it is a recipe from the Clean Eating Menu, one of several menus from which you can choose […]