As we head into mid-summer, barbecues and backyard picnics are in full swing! I know the grill on my deck is getting a workout. Who wants to turn on the oven when it is 90 degrees outside? Not me, that’s for sure! This time of year is also a favorite because I get … Read more
Turkey Tetrazzini is a comfort dish made with leftover turkey, cream of mushroom soup, and spaghetti topped with cheesy toasted breadcrumbs. When winter takes firm hold of the temperature and keeps it hanging around 20 degrees (or lower), it calls for recipes that will warm you to your core. Cozy meals are where it’s … Read more
Grilled Salmon & Lemon Kebabs are easy to prepare and a simple way to enjoy a meal rich with healthy Omega-3 that tastes fantastic. Paired with fresh lemon and spices, this tastes amazing with a fresh salad and asparagus. With just a few ingredients and bamboo skewers you can make a meal that … Read more
In my neck of the woods the weather folks keep telling us the “January Thaw” is here…meaning the temps are in the 30-40 degree range. Well, that is still C-O-L-D if you ask me! When the weather is- let’s say- brisk, I love cooking meals that fill the house with smells of warmth and … Read more
There is nothing better on a cold blustery day than to have a warm bowl of delicious soup, wouldn’t you agree? Well, maybe it could be better if you added the fact that you also were fighting a nasty cold. Then it would be doubly better. This week, not one, not two but three of … Read more
Crockpot Chicken Chili is a true family favorite meal! You can make this in a Crockpot or on the stove and still have a warm bowl of juicy chicken, white beans, green chilies, and sweet corn in every spoonful. This chicken crockpot meal is so easy and delicious you’ll love having it as part of … Read more
As I am working from home now, I am trying to plan out our dinner menus. Makes it easier. When the meal is crockpot bound? That is ideal. So I came up with this recipe over the weekend. I wanted to make slow cooked BBQ, but instead of defrosting ribs, I took out pork chops instead. … Read more
Crockpot Enchiladas is a meal full of delicious layers of ground beef or turkey, vegetables, beans, and gooey cheese slow-cooked to perfection. Your family will really enjoy this recipe with a salad and topping of sour cream or guacamole. I love easy meals that can be made in the Crockpot or slow-cooker, like our crockpot … Read more
On a cold fall evening, nothing beats a warm dish of comfort food. One of our favorites is eggplant parm. It’s not too often that it makes it into this final form since the first part of the prep- the breaded cooked pieces- never seem to make it into the pan for the sauce. Why? Because … Read more
This easy chicken recipe originated from a Pittsburgh Steeler’s cookbook that my husband had when we met. The cookbook is full of favorite recipes from the “Steel Curtain” days. I do not have it readily available at the moment, but when I do find it, I will let you know which player’s spouse had shared … Read more
Glazed pork chops “A-La Anthony” is a really simple and delicious way to enjoy pork chops and apples. My father created this recipe and shared it with me and it truly is good! A perfect quick and easy dinner to have on the table for your family. Why the title “A-La Anthony?” Growing up, we … Read more