When I was in my twenties and single, I had an obsession with crunchwraps from Taco Bell. They were just so delicious and filing and fit my meager budget. So I was honestly kind of disappointed in myself when I realized how quick and easy it was to make your own at home. It only Read more

My husband and I like steak, but our boys aren’t big eaters of that.  And maybe that’s okay given how pricey it can be!  So I like to serve steak when I can pick it up on sale, but we never need too much of it. That’s where this Pepper Steak Stir Fry came in Read more

Have you ever heard of chicken shawarma? I’ll be honest. I hadn’t until very recently. I grew up eating your typical American and Italian dishes, and we didn’t really branch out much. But when I was in high school, the people who lived across the street were from India, and the smells that would waft Read more

This creamy Italian chicken pasta has only five ingredients and it is divine! PLUS, you just throw it all in the slow cooker and walk away. Can’t beat that! I wish I would have discovered this recipe years ago. Even though I enjoy cooking, there are some days when it’s just really nice to come Read more

Lent is almost here!  It’s the time of year that some Catholics start thinking of ideas for meals that are meatless.  And recipes that most of the family will enjoy.  Without feeling too deprived. Using pinterest, it’s clear that we’re blessed to live in a time where there are almost countless recipes out there that Read more

In our house, we love a good curry. There’s just something so comforting about the rich flavor and spice found in a curry dish that warms me to my toes. I recently whipped up this delicious one-pot sweet potato and spinach coconut curry and it was definitely a winner. Plus, it’s only a few simple Read more

Who here is a fan of Italian dishes?! I’ll be honest…I’m not a big pasta gal. I’ll eat it for sure, and it makes it’s way into our meal plan on occasion, but it’s just not my favorite. HOWEVER. We recently tried these slow cooker hot Italian beef sandwiches and wow. My husband took a Read more

Some recipes are just born out of necessity. You’ve got a bit of this, and a bit of that, and some veggies that are on their last leg, and you just throw them all together and BOOM. You’ve got some delicious concoction that you need to give a name. I call mine, asian noodle stir Read more

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