I was unable to find a small ham for our Christmas dinner, so I went ahead and purchased a large one. I have had fun coming up with new ways to use the leftover ham, especially since this has given me an excuse to play with some of my Christmas presents. My entire family loved the scalloped sweet potatoes with ham, giving it the highest compliment in their vocabulary, "this … [Read more...]
Split Pea Sausage Soup
My quest to create a little breathing room in the pantry and freezers continues... Last night I made this amazing soup. I think Steve said how much he liked it at least 6 times. (Which definitely says something. He's a quiet kind of guy. And for him to say that 6 times speaks volumes.) I took split peas from my legumes container, sausage links from the freezer and some … [Read more...]
Cheesy Pork Chops
You're very welcome! Oh, you'd like to hear the recipe first? ;) I am so happy to share this one with you. I found it a couple of years ago when I was tired of cooking the same thing all the time, yet I need recipes that are easy and fast. Taste is an added bonus because frankly one of the kids will complain no matter what it is. The first time I made the Cheesy Pork … [Read more...]
Potato Soup for 10
Don't you just love this time of year? The air is crisp, the nights are cool, and the children breathe in white puffs. I adore the fall! And if you ask me, there is nothing better on a cool fall evening than a big, hearty bowl of steaming soup. This potato soup is an often requested recipe in our family and it feeds all 10 of us for well under $10. My family loves it … [Read more...]
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Smothered Pork Chops. Oh yes. We'll be making you again!!! And as you can see, we have yet again another sorta vague recipe. It leaves me wondering...How many chops?! Based on the fact that I doubled the celery and onion it called for and that was plenty for the 9 chops I had...I'm going with 4 chops for the original recipe. Place the flour with a little salt and … [Read more...]
Chorizo Black Bean Soup
So as I start this one out, I'm going to preface it with...this is not going to be a $5 Dinner. Why not?! Let's just say that the pound of chorizo sausage alone cost almost $5. It's an all natural, homemade chorizo sausage that I got earlier this summer at the farmer's market. It's been waiting in the freezer...for this recipe! Here's the deal. Here's … [Read more...]
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Red Peppers
Super Simple Supper! This is a one dish dinner. (That brings up an important question...when you hear one dish dinner, do you think of it being a dinner that is SERVED in one dish, or COOKED in one dish?!) So this is technically a one dish served dinner...as the whole meal is in one bowl. But it was cooked in 2 pots...a pot for the pasta, and a skillet for the sausage, … [Read more...]
Pork Tenderloin Meal
Mommy Gio shares a super simple supper with us tonight! Pork Tenderloin Meal A simple and delicious dinner! 2 lb. Pork Tenderloin Spices or Rub - Italian seasoning or all-purpose seasoning or jerk seasoning or whatever you like!2 lb. Potatoes2 cans Green Beans Season your Tenderloin to your likings and put in oven at 400 degrees for 35 min, or until … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mexican Carnitas
Simple. Fuss-free. Tasty. (The only thing I wish I'd done before serving these was toast the tortillas in a hot skillet...just 30 seconds per side...give them a little flavor boost.) I have been waiting to make these since the beginning of March! Rather, these have been waiting for me to make them since the beginning of March!!! Slow Cooker Mexican … [Read more...]
Grilled Hawaiian Pizza
I don't think I'll ever go back to oven pizza. Ever. Never. Ever. Never. Grilled Hawaiian Pizza Grilled pizza is delightful, but this Hawaiian pizza takes it to the next level! Store bought or homemade pizza doughOlive oil for brushing1/2 fresh pineapple, thinly sliced1 cup store bought or homemade pizza sauce2 cups cooked and diced ham2 cups … [Read more...]