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

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