Baked Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Broccoli – a healthier version of chicken Parmesan all made on one baking sheet! Super easy, quick and definitely family friendly. When I was a kid every time we went out for Italian food I would order Chicken Parmesan. I requested it for my birthday every year, it was pretty…
Cheesy Sausage Wonton Cups – Baked crispy wonton cups filled with a cheesy sausage mixture and baked until bubbly and hot. Great for any party, get together, or just because! Appetizers just might be my favorite food group. Well I guess it would be behind chocolate. But there is just something about appetizers that I…
Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Bowls – an easy homemade teriyaki sauce with tender pieces of chicken and noodles for a delicious and easy dinner!
Pizza Tater Tot Casserole – the classic tater tot casserole you grew up with gets a makeover! A fun and easy casserole recipe that has all the flavors of your favorite pizza. Did you grow up eating tater tot casserole? I lived in Minnesota until I was almost 10 years old, so at my house…
Nutella Oreo Truffles – classic Oreo truffles made even better by adding Nutella! Dipped in chocolate or rolled in sprinkles for an easy chocolate treat. I think that Nutella might be one of my favorite things ever. Nutella Skillet Cookie is over the top addicting. I can just eat Nutella by the spoonful, or on…
Pan Seared Mojo Potatoes – fingerling potatoes are seared and cooked to perfection in just minutes. Then mixed with a cilantro and herb mixture for a delicious side dish. Do you make the same side dishes over and over again. I know I do. I try to make something different like crispy cauliflower fritters. But…
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki – sweet and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce with tender chicken and pineapple. Serve over rice for a quick and easy dinner. Years ago I used to go to a Mongolian barbecue restaurant with a friend. My husband was not a friend, buy my girlfriend and I loved it. So we would meet…
Fudge Nut Bars – an oatmeal cookie base topped with chocolate fudge, lots of nuts, and then more oatmeal cookie baked on top! Gooey and so good! I am kind of excited to share today’s recipe with you. It is one of those that is on a hand written recipe card, in my grandma’s handwriting,…
Nutty Fried Rice – a healthier fried rice recipe with cashews, broccoli, mushrooms and a creamy peanut butter dressing. So good, you won’t even know you are eating something good for you! Once a week I get together for lunch with a friend. She is a teacher at the elementary school, less than a mile…
Creamy Tomato Soup – super easy tomato soup recipe you can make in the crock pot or on the stove top. Great for a quick dinner or lunch. Things have been a little hectic around here lately. My husband had to go out of town for work for a full week. My son was home…
Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Bread has all the flavors of beef stroganoff in a quick and easy, stuffed French bread. It’s friendly on the budget, too! I am part of a cooking club, where every month I join 6 other ladies in my neighborhood, and we have a potluck-style lunch together. Each year we have a…
Cheesy Artichoke Dip – creamy, cheesy artichoke dip that is easy to make, has tons of flavor, and great for any get together or party. Do you watch sports? Are you a big football fan? The big game is coming up soon, and it is time to start thinking about food. I will be honest…
Italian Nachos with Sausage – Crispy wonton chips topped with plenty of cheese and Italian chicken sausage. Great appetizer for game day or any party! I am super excited to share this recipe with you today. Nachos are one of my favorite things, but I am very particular about them. I do not like cheese…
Easy Taco Soup – a hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better! I am pretty sure that if you have visited this site before, you know that I like Mexican food. It can be Mexican Rice Skillet that is ready in…
Short Cut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts – get creamy risotto in minutes using a simple short cut. Plus it is actually pretty good for you! What is your favorite comfort food? I go between a few different things, depending on the day and the mood. Over the past few years Indian food has become a…
Asian Noodle Bowls with Pork – sweet, spicy, tangy, and oh so delicious! An easy dinner recipe full of so many great flavors. On the table in 30 minutes, and will disappear quickly. Welcome to 2017! This is the first post I am writing in the new year. My son has been off of school…
Italian Meatball Soup – an easy and comforting soup that comes together in minutes in one pan. It is cold out. I am not a big fan of the cold. I grew up in the Mid-West where cold has its own meaning. When it snows in November there is a good chance you will not…
Open Faced Croque Monsieur – a traditional croque monsieur sandwich, with sliced ham, Gruyere cheese, mustard and a creamy sauce served open face on soft and tender old fashioned butter bread. The holidays are over and it is time to get back to real life. But real life doesn’t have to just be salads, boring,…
Parmesan Gnocchi with Sage Butter– comfort food that is on the table in 15 minutes. Soft gnocchi tossed with melted butter, sage, and Parmesan cheese! Recently I was headed out of town for a week. My husband is a great cook….when he wants to be. He can follow a recipe like no one else. The…
Easy Frozen Punch – a super easy punch recipe you can make in minutes! Make the day before and make your get together easy. I am here with just one last recipe before Christmas, and I am making it a super easy one. This Easy Frozen Punch will be a hit with both the kids…
