Looking for a little childhood nostalgia or a meal to warm you from the inside out? These homecooked classics are just the thing.
Soft and chewy Heath Bar Cookies are loaded with crunchy toffee bits and gooey caramel, and are a guaranteed hit at any occasion. Why I love Heath Bar Cookies It’s no secret that we are a big cookie family. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is my husbands all time favorite treat, so I make them a lot. …
Pizza Baked Ziti is one of my favorite, kid-approved weeknight dinners. It’s got all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-topped goodness of a classic pizza, but in the form of a baked pasta dish, so it is easy to prep ahead of time. Why I Love this Pizza Baked Ziti Recipe We just love a good pepperoni pizza in…
Skip the box of premade pancake mix, and learn to how to make homemade pancakes at home with this simple, foolproof pancake recipe that will have your whole family reaching for seconds (and thirds). Why I Prefer to Make Homemade Pancakes My kids love breakfast. Which I’m thrilled about, because I like to send them…
This Easy, No-boil Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese is perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make ahead of time, for busy weeknights. Use protein packed lean beef and cottage cheese for the filling, and skip boiling the noodles to save yourself some time. Quick simmer a sauce packed with classic Italian flavors, then simply layer in a…
There’s just something about baking homemade chocolate chip cookies that feels like a warm hug from childhood. In our family, my mother in law’s recipe is reigns supreme. She uses a combination of butter and shortening to make the best chocolate chip cookies that any of us have ever had. We affectionately refer to them…
Take it from this Minnesota Mom, surviving crazy weeknights in the dead of winter requires warm, stick to your ribs suppers, that warm you from the inside out. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, and it does just that. Why make Beef Stew? As a busy mom, I know how crazy…
Creamy, cheesy shredded chicken with tangy ranch seasoning that cooks it’s self in your slow cooker, then topped with bacon? Yes, please! This family favorite, easy recipe can be served as a sandwich OR as a snack on crackers. What is Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken with Bacon? I love a good crockpot meal during…
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are the PERFECT addition to any party. A little sweet, a little smokey and served on a toothpick so they are easy to eat with just one hand. What are Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies? This recipe is my husbands absolute favorite party appetizer. He requests that we bring them to every…
This Polish Sausage Pasta recipe is packed with flavor! Tender noodles, fresh vegetables and smokey polish kielbasa tossed in a rich cream sauce, comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy, family dinner on busy week nights. What is Polish Kielbasa? “Kielbasa” is the Polish word for sausage. This Polish style of sausage…
With creamy chicken and vegetables layered between a hash brown crust and a puff pastry top, this easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, and sure to be a new dinner favorite in your house. What is Chicken Pot Pie? Classic chicken pot pie is a savory dish made by combining…
Chicken Noodle Mac n Cheese Soup is like a cozy blanket on a cold day. Loaded with chicken, carrots, noodles and a cheesy broth, this family friendly meal is a must try this winter. What is Chicken Noodle Mac n Cheese soup? We love Mac n Cheese in our house. We also love Chicken Noodle…
There is nothing better than a cozy dinner on a cold night! Let this Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus recipe slowly cook all day for a simple supper of rich and tender shredded beef on a warm, crusty roll. What are French Dip Sandwiches in with Au Jus? My slow cooker is…