Last week before our spontaneous camping trip (more on that tomorrow), I was on a mission to clear out the fridge and use up items from the pantry and freezers. And come Friday night, there wasn't much left to choose from. I went digging in the freezers and I found the a bag of my favorite taco meat, some shredded cheese...and then pulled out the potatoes from the … [Read more...]
Taco-dillas
Last Thursday was "Taco Night" at our house. (And turns out, it was at many of your houses, as well!) I made a double batch of my favorite taco meat...thinking I'd freeze some to have another taco night next month. Instead, I ended up "repurposing" the taco meat into quesadillas last night! Steve and I had the cheesy quesadillas dipped in sour cream...and the boys had "taco … [Read more...]
Pesto Stuffed Burgers
I've been dreaming about these burgers for a while. A long while...ever since the Inside Out Cheeseburgers from last summer. I've been pondering what other delicious things could go inside of a burger...why not pesto!?! A little homemade pesto. Some provolone cheese. A tomato, sliced just moments after picking from the garden. All together as a burger...grilled to … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
When I first learned that Ryan did indeed have an allergy to dairy (after having suspected it for many months), I really started scouring labels. I knew for the most part what did and didn't have dairy or milk, but it can very sneaky and often finds it's way into a wide variety of processed foods. One of the items I quickly discovered that contained milk or cheese was jarred … [Read more...]
Taco Salad Casserole
Hey kids! Who wants avocados for dinner? silence ... silence.... sigh. Hey kids! Who wants taco salad for dinner? ~ insert chorus of cheers here ~ Now that's more like it! Just don't get too nosey about those avocados lurking on the counter looking all guilty like they're about to jump in your food and be all healthy for you. I don't know what priorities my … [Read more...]
Beef Fajita Skillet Dinner
This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! While we the thermometers hit the triple digit mark, no one wants to heat up their kitchen...but you also might not want to stand outside and sweat the afternoon away in front of the grill either. If that's the case for you, then a simple skillet dinner that only takes … [Read more...]
Reuben Croissants
Have I ever mentioned that I have a love affair with melted cheese? Yummy, gooey and warm. It really goes well with any meal. This time our cheese makes its appearance in these easy to make Reuben Croissants. They can be a little messy to make, but they bake together nicely. If you're lucky, some of the cheese will melt onto the pan and get crispy so after you serve the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cube Steak
A Simple, Flavorful Sunday Supper or Weeknight Dinner Meal - Slow Cooker Cube Steak Seven pile out of the family van. All with hungry tummies. Four more family members are arriving in ten minutes. What do I do? We need to eat SOON! Everyone's getting cranky, including me! It's Sunday after church. But as I come in the door, a wonderful smell greets me. Thank … [Read more...]
Southwestern Spaghetti Pie
This recipe is born of a desire to not waste leftovers. When my kids were young and their palates were limited I often had a spaghetti night and a taco night. At the end of the week when I cleaned out the fridge I often had mix matched ingredients. Leftover noodles, but no sauce. Leftover taco meat, but no tortillas. Instead of throwing them out I decided to combine them. My … [Read more...]
Kristy’s Kickin’ Sloppy Joes
I had grandiose plans...come home from spending the weekend in Altanta with good friends, having good times...and jumping right back into the daily routine for 2 days...before heading to New York. Those plans have been thwarted...along with my plans to make some pulled pork lettuce wraps using lettuce from the garden. Reason they have been thwarted...I've lost my voice … [Read more...]