Beef Chili – a thick and chunky beef chili that is full of beans and tons of flavor. Great for chili winter nights! When you think of chili does it have beans in it? Or is it strictly a beef chili? In my mind there are no beans. I am not a fan of beans. …
What a great week to have spring break. We have been in the 70’s all week. Yesterday we went bowling in the morning, and spent the afternoon at a park. I didn’t even think about sunscreen, so I managed to get my first sunburn of the season. This weekend is supposed to be close to…
Avgolemono Soup – a classic Greek soup that is light, delicious and the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. A lemon chicken and rice soup you are going to love! On a cold day I really crave a warm bowl of soup or a hearty Crock Pot Chili. Just something that will…
It is Holiday Recipe Club time again! Want to join the fun? Make sure to contact Erin for all the details on Holiday Recipe Club. It is a fun blog hop with a little ingredient challenge thrown in for good measure. Today we are celebrating Mardi Gras with challenge ingredients of either Andouille Sausage, Bananas,…
Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches – slow cooker pulled pork that is tender, juicy and delicious. Cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for the perfect bbq pulled pork sandwich! I love to use my crock pot for pork. Slow cooking it makes it super tender and perfect. You can have pulled pork sandwiches in…
I really need to get back in the kitchen! I have been cooking and eating plenty, I just haven’t been taking enough pictures! So today I am bringing you these delicious shrimp, with unappetizing pictures 🙂 But trust me, they are delicious. I followed Nami’s recipe (check out her pics, they are very pretty) for…
Tonight is the last night in our house. The movers come tomorrow to load up everything, and then we are on our way to Colorado. My son’s teacher is throwing him a going away party at school today. He is very excited for that, but he really is going to miss all of his…
Hope everyone had a fun Halloween yesterday. After the sugar coma I think everyone is in today, I am making you a healthy pasta dish. It has pumpkin, which when made without all the sugar of a baked good, is really healthy for you. I found this pasta recipe over at I was Born…
Have you heard? Steph from Steph’s Bite by Bite is getting married! October 29th is her big day! Kita from Pass the Sushi had the wonderful idea of having a Virtual Bridal Shower for Steph to celebrate. So today we get to share some of our romantic meals with Steph. After 10 years of marriage…
It is that time again….Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day! Don’t know what Secret Recipe Club is? Go check it out here! Amanda puts so much work into coordinating this fun event each month. Thanks Amanda, you do a wonderful job! This month I was assigned I Was Born To Cook. Melissa has an…
Citrus Garlic Chicken with Coconut Lime Rice – Chicken dinner made with tons of citrus for a bright and fresh dinner. Plus rice cooked in coconut milk and toss with lime for the perfect side dish. I love a good chicken dinner. And I think that most people do. It is just so darn easy…
I think this was one of the first things I pinned when I joined Pinterest! That site is amazing, so much better than just bookmarking. It is addicting, which can be a problem! I love following new people, so join me over there! I am always struggling for dinners that all of us can enjoy….
I saw this recipe on That Skinny Chick can Bake awhile ago. I was immediately sold! I had tomatoes and rosemary in my garden, and this was the perfect thing to use them in. Well, I couldn’t wait for my tomatoes – they just aren’t turning red! So I used canned tomatoes, and it awesome!…
I think I found a new favorite pasta recipe! I saw this mentioned somewhere, and was intrigued. I had to think about it for awhile though, I was a little nervous. I mean, I LOVE avocado’s, but the idea of that as my pasta sauce made me a little nervous. What would it taste like? …
I love that while I am on vacation, I can still share great things with you. Today I want to introduce you to my friend Dee. If you have not checked out her site Deelicious Sweets, you really need to. Dee and I have the same sense of humor, so I love to…
Memorial Day is all about grilling right? So we spent the weekend using our grill as much as we could! Brats, hot dogs, chicken, ribs, potatoes – pretty much every meal! It was great to get out of the “kitchen” and be outside! Ribs have to be one our favorites, and have been for awhile. …
In case you missed it, Cinco De Mayo was yesterday! In honor of this holiday I decided to try a recipe that caught my eye in Shape magazine. I love all things Mexican – chips and salsa, guacamole, enchiladas, tacos, the rice, fajitas….pretty much all of it. I think I could eat it everyday,…
I had printed this recipe from Cooking Light a LONG time ago, and really really wanted to try it. I finally got around to it. I hate it when your expectations are so high, and it just doesn’t live up to it. I love Asian flavors, and pork – so I thought this would be…
It is finally starting to feel a little like spring. It has been a long time coming this year in Iowa. We went from 80’s one weekend, to snowing the next! And since, it has just been rainy, windy, and cold! So this weekend when it was finally sunny and in the 60’s it was…
