When I ask my family what they want for dinner, Enchilada Pasta Bake is by far the most requested dish. It’s bursting with all of the classic enchilada flavors, but without the tedious step of stuffing and rolling of tortillas. What Is Enchilada Pasta Bake? Similar to classic beef enchiladas, this dish has ground beef…
Easy Lemon Raspberry Muffins are a fresh and fun breakfast treat and are easy enough for young kids to help make. Why Make Easy Lemon Raspberry Muffins? We run a bit hot and cold on raspberries in our house. Most weeks everybody loves them, (its typically my daughter’s most requested fruit) and they get eaten…
Set your slow cooker up in the morning, and enjoy juicy, Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with a tangy, Southern style White BBQ Sauce for dinner. What is White BBQ Sauce? Being way up north in Minnesota, we don’t typically see white BBQ sauce on the menu, but its a staple in southern barbecue joints. Its sometimes…
Taco Pie with Crescent Rolls is a a fun twist on taco night. It’s easy to customize the meat mixture with different ingredients, is ready in under 30 minutes, and its simple enough for kids to help make. Why Make Taco Pie? A typical Taco Night in our house consists of ground beef with taco…
This Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make, and since it’s a perfect blend of spices to season your tacos, burritos, veggies and more, you will never buy store bought packets again. Why Make Homemade Taco Seasoning? I cannot tell you the number of taco nights that I had ground beef browning away…
Skip the fat and grease of frying, and the long oven bake times, and try Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan instead. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and you can get it on the table in under 20 minutes. What is Chicken Parmesan? Sometimes called Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmesan is chicken…
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup has tender chicken, veggies and soft, pillow dumplings a creamy broth. It also has bacon, which basically makes it the most delicious soup ever. Why Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup? Its still Winter here in Minnesota. The wind is still whipping, the temperature is still below freezing…
Skip creepy store bought cans with unpronounceable ingredients, and learn how to make cream of chicken soup at home in just 5 minutes using pantry staples. Why Make Cream of Chicken Soup? During the holidays and Winter months, I find myself constantly attracted to creamy, comfort food type dishes. Baked chicken over rice or noodles,…
Delicious, cozy, homemade Tortellini Soup with all of the classic flavors of my Italian family’s handmade version, but simplified to only 6 ingredients so you can make it on a busy weeknight. What is Easy Tortellini Soup Homemade Tortellini Soup is Christmas Eve tradition for my Italian family. We all gather at my Grandmother’s home…
Want to eat chocolate truffles without any guilt? Try Dipped Apple bites. Crisp, juicy apple balls in melted chocolate are a healthier alternative to a box of Valentines Day chocolates, but just as fun and delicious! What are Dipped Apple Bites? The other day I was at the grocery store, and they had a GIANT…
Why buy sauce in a jar with freaky ingredients and preservatives, when you can can make my Homemade Marinara Sauce in just a few minutes? This sauce has a simple, smooth tomato flavor and makes a ton, so you can freeze half of it and have it on hand for a quick meal another night….
This Layered Taco Dip is always the appetizer at the party that everyone crowds around. It’s meatless, and because none of the ingredients need to be cooked, it comes together in just a few minutes. What is Layered Taco Dip? Sometimes called 7 Layer Taco Dip or Cream Cheese Taco Dip, this Mexican flavored appetizer…