When you've got a bunch of dudes to feed that are all big fans of meat, you're always looking for fun and delicious ways to keep their tummies full and taste buds happy. This Asian Flank Steak does all of the above. I love how easy it is to whip together a homemade marinade. And I love how flank steak takes in and holds the marinade flavor. And I love that when you freeze … [Read more...]
Baked Philly Cheesesteaks
Baked Philly Cheesesteaks! All the flavors and yumminess from the Philly Cheesesteak...in a baking dish. This is a fun 'spin' on a classic and well known sandwich. And if you're from Philly and a die hard Cheesesteak Sandwich fan, it might be best to turn your eyes as you read this ;) It's meant to be a twist...and to be easier for the boys to serve themselves. This … [Read more...]
Apricot Meatballs
I adore the sauce that's on these meatballs. It's very similar to the sauce on my Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken recipe. And it's just as delicious served with these meatballs, as it is with the chicken. And there's an added bonus with this recipe: it's freezer friendly. If you want to freeze these meatballs, then make up some homemade meatballs as directed, line them into a … [Read more...]
Pizza Meatloaf
Here's one for my meat loving friends! Yes, you're reading and seeing this right...it's meatloaf. With a pizza topping. And it's just amazing. Polished, we polished our plates when we had this one! The boys loved this. They decided that it had a bit of a spaghetti taste (I think this would be the pizza sauce with the beef combo.) And they thought it was great … [Read more...]
Perfectly Seasoned Ground Beef Recipe
My Go-To "Formula" for Perfectly Seasoned Ground Beef Keep reading to find out how much minced dried onion and garlic powder to use when browning and cooking ground beef. I use this ratio in 99.5% of ground beef recipes... Earlier this week, I shared my "ratio recipe" for barely seasoned rice. And I thought I'd follow up with another of my most used "formulas" … [Read more...]
Garlic and Herb Shepherd’s Pie
Two Shepherd's Pie in one week. (Here are the "dinner cupcakes," if you missed them!) Yup yup. Because...meat and potatoes is the name of my feeding 5 boys game! ;) I love a great Shepherd's Pie meal because it's hearty, filling and budget friendly to boot! This garlic and herb shepherd's pie tasks the flavor up a few notches...and is the perfect savory dish for a … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Shepherd’s Pie
These cute mini Shepherd's pies can be the perfect treat for getting your picky eaters to eat dinner. The small size of these muffin tin shepherds pies are fun for kids and great for serving a crowd. (Think: grab n go holiday party appetizer or snack!) You can also pack these for lunches, freeze them for dinner on a busy night, or make them "fresh" and serve them piping … [Read more...]
Stuffed Sloppy Joe Waffles
We love getting clever with the waffle iron...and these stuffed waffles won't disappoint! Biscuit dough plus sloppy joe meat plus a pinch of cheese = kid food heaven!!! These do take a bit of time, as you can only make 1 waffle at a time...but the experience and having the kids help will make for happy faces and happy bellies when you get to the dinner … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Oven Tacos
TACOS. Next time Taco Tuesday rolls around at your house, you should make them in the oven! Hard shells, nestled nice and snug into a small baking dish. Taco meat plus a load of cheese ---- happy bellies and happy smiles! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Beef and Bean Oven Tacos here! Erin's Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Eat your heart out hamburger helper...this homemade version is so simple! And so much tastier!!! I adore making skillet meals like this one. If you've never made a skillet dinner, I highly recommend starting with this one. It goes like this... Brown the ground beef. Mix in some tomato sauce. Add liquid (broth or water) - broth gives a deeper flavor and tastier … [Read more...]