I’m not a big tuna eater, but I have great memories from childhood of when my mom would make tuna noodle casserole. I really liked it – even as a kid! So, I made some last week, just the kids. They loved it too. Here’s the version that I make that was passed down to Read more

Wow – did the weather turn cooler or what?  That’s exciting to me because I love fall – the return of soup weather and lots of apple crisp!  Since man cannot live on apples alone, here are my menu suggestions based upon what’s on sale this week: Main Dishes  Slow Cooker Chili (without beans) – Read more

I really like Italian food. I like it the first time I serve it, but what makes it awesome is that the leftovers are usually wonderful too! This recipe is no exception. It takes five minutes to put together, then an hour to bake. Lovely! If you were making sausage and peppers sandwiches, I wouldn’t Read more

Chicken quesadillas are a beloved staple of Mexican cuisine, loved for their simplicity, versatility, and of course, their cheesy goodness. While traditionally cooked on a stoveop, there’s a lesser-known method that’s equally as delcious: baking in the oven. Why Bake Your Quesadillas? Sure, cooking quesadillas on the stovetop is quick and easy, but there are Read more

Have your kids gone back to school yet?  We’re still not at school age here in my family, but there’s something about other kids going back to school that makes it seem like summer is over.  Strange because it’s still in the 90s outside! Anyway, take a look at this week’s sales and get to Read more

I said last week that I wanted to try these Sausage & Veggie Packets since smoked sausage was on sale.  I tried them.  I LOVE THEM!  I made it a little different than the original recipe, but that’s simply because I chose veggies that I like more or that I had on hand.  You can Read more

I love spaghetti with meatballs. Usually when I make spaghetti sauce, I pull out some meatballs from the freezer and let it all meld together in a crockpot, on low, for a few hours. Makes the sauce even better.  Makes the meatballs even softer and moist. I dream about things like these. Making your own Read more

I bought more beef this week and made over 4 dozen meatballs.  Now, for a big family, that won’t go very far.  But for my family, that’s at least 6 meals for all 3 of us (non-baby) eaters.  They’re in the freezer just waiting to be used!  Tonight, we’re going to have Italian Sausages and Read more

This isn’t really a recipe per se…but more of a reminder that you can think outside of the box when it comes to pizza.  It doesn’t always have to be on a pizza crust.  It can be on English muffins or bagels or hamburger buns or even French Bread! This recipe is perfect if you Read more