I have a confession to make. I am a recovering Chipotle addict. I think before we had kids I probably went there on a weekly basis, if not more. My favorite order was a burrito with white rice, black beans, beef barbacoa, mild and medium salsa, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and if I really wanted Read more

What do you do when you’ve got a bunch of random ingredients and leftovers in the fridge that are on their last leg, and are begging to be used up? You throw them together with a little this, and a little that, and hope for the best. That’s how this ham, potato, and green bean Read more

White Chicken Chili – a classic comfort soup, ready in just 30 minutes on the stove. Whenever the wind starts to have a bit of a bite to it and the leaves begin to transform into a warm and vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, my tastebuds begin to long for all those warm and cozy comfort Read more

I love Chinese food. Just adore it. Now I’m not very adventurous when I order – I tend to stick to what I love. Cashew Chicken. Almond Chicken. Fried Rice. Sweet & Sour Chicken. Sesame Chicken. And especially Hot & Sour Soup. I’ve been able to re-create some of them at home and I’ve added Read more

Easy apple cheddar chicken melt with a homemade apple slaw, ready in just 15 minutes. I like to think I’m a somewhat adventurous person, but sometimes I avoid trying new things because it sounds weird. That was the case when someone suggested apples and cheese in a sandwich. It was just odd to me. And Read more

There is nothing quite like a bowl of comforting soup, especially as we head into cooler weather. And to be honest, I’ve been definitely craving comfort foods, so this creamy potato and bacon soup totally fits the bill. Served with fresh-from-the-oven homemade French bread this meal is perfect for a cold, wintery day. I have Read more

Easy baked salmon topped with diced tomatoes and a homemade basil mayo sauce Any other salmon lovers in the house?!? I am a huge HUGE fan, and there are so many delicious ways to prepare it, but today I’m going to share the quickest tasty recipe I have. It just so happened that my garden Read more

When I was growing up we lived on a pretty tight budget so sandwiches were on the menu often. Tuna melts, PB & J, and baloney were the most likely to make an appearance, but every once in awhile mama would whip up some egg salad, and it was always my favorite! It’s such an Read more

We are not big shrimp eaters at our house. Not because we don’t like it, but because it’s a little pricy compared to chicken or turkey. But my husband and I went out on a date last year to see a show at the Orpheum (Hamilton definitely lived up to all the hype!), and at Read more