Nachos are a favorite quick meal in our house.  Who doesn’t like tortilla chips and cheese?  In an effort to be a little healthier, I replaced the store bought chips with a homemade baked version,… Read more »

These noodles can be served hot, cold, or room temperature.  I prefer hot, because I like the combo of the warm and creamy noodles and the cold, crunchy pepper.  But cold leftovers are delicious, too…. Read more »

This is a simple and healthy recipe that looks pretty fancy and decadent, perfect for a stay at home date night or a dinner party.  Now that my garden is getting going (more on that… Read more »

Wednesdays are our crazy night of the week. Between gymnastics, tball, and church youth group, we don’t have time for dinner.  It’s typically the day I use my slow cooker, and this week was no… Read more »

The title of this recipe is misleading because there is very little butter per serving, however, a little goes a long way with tilapia.  And my kids gobble up fish cooked this way.  I’ve even… Read more »

I’m so glad summer is almost here.  Yes, I like the warmer weather, but  what I’m really looking forward to is fresh fruits and veggies.  Our local Farmer’s Market just opened for the season and… Read more »

I know.  All those words put together might not appeal to everyone.  You might think you hate Brussels sprouts and not have a clue about quinoa.   But I’m here to tell you that this… Read more »

I think made this casserole every month when we were first married.   I pretty much only knew how to make this casserole and brownies, so that was my go-to meal.  John took one bite… Read more »

Quiche is one of those meals you can throw together with anything you have lying around.  Change the type of cheese, substitute onions or shallots for the green onions, omit the spinach, use ham instead… Read more »

This is now my favorite slow cooker recipe.  The color of the beef is a rich mahogany color (not the off putting gray of the typical slow cooker pot roast), and the flavor of the… Read more »