Turns out browned ground beef, potatoes and cheese isn't the sexiest thing to photograph... BUT HOLY COW IS IT DELICIOUS! I caught one boy licking his plate clean...seriously. And I adore this...and wonder and simple "meat and potatoes" skillet meal that you're gonna love! (Also, I highly recommend using a sharp cheddar cheese here...it adds a lovely flavor … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker – Multi-Cooker – Instant Pot – Which is Right for You?!
So..... I get this question all the time. Do I need this appliance? Or that one? What about this new Instant Pot trend? Do I really need one? The answer is "yes, if you're a busy mama like me, you need an Instant Pot." (And, what about the AirFryer...While I don't get into that in this video, I have one and it's SUPER FAST with cooking frozen packaged foods like … [Read more...]
Roasted Dijon Chicken and Veggies
It's a sheet pan supper! I'm making more and more of these in my kitchen, because they are so easy! And because I can sneak into the kitchen and get it going, then go help one (or all) of the boys with homework, or find a lost soccer cleat, or whatever...and then come back and dinner's about ready! Please note with this one, you do have to come back and add the green … [Read more...]
Pico Guacamole
I think I can say with 99% confidence that I have some kind of avocado every day. Sometimes it's on a salad, sometimes I just add some lemon juice and scoop it right out of the skin, and sometimes I inhale an entire bowl of guacamole! (For real.) I don't know what it is about avocados, but we get along really well! ;) Recently, I made up a simple homemade guacamole … [Read more...]
31 Days of Skillet Dinners
Skillet dinners are easy to prepare, dinner can be ready and on the table in 20-30 minutes, and they can almost all be one dish dinners that include the protein, starch, and veggie all in one dish. Check out the recipes featured in our Skillet Dinners series!! Tips & Tricks for Skillet Cooking: Invest in a good skillet. You want one with a good tight fitting lid, and … [Read more...]
Baked Pears with Oats and Almonds
A yummy, hearty (and not too sweet!) treat to enjoy this fall! I'm seeing apples and pears on sale in my stores, and I imagine you're seeing the same in yours. Get fun and creative with apples and/or pears with this easy dessert! My guess is that you've already got all the ingredients on hands, and you just need to grab some pears. (You can make the exact same thing with … [Read more...]
Football Cupcakes
Make a batch of these adorable football cupcakes for your next watching party, neighborhood block party, or tailgate! These football cupcakes are a delightful and fun treat for your next pigskin party! We're getting clever with tootsie rolls, and here's how it goes... Once cupcakes are baked and cooled, spread on the chocolate frosting first. Then melt … [Read more...]
Skillet Peach Raspberry Crisp
Real quick... You gotta make this before summer officially ends. (Down here in south Texas, that means I have about 2 more months to make this. LOL) This is a fabulous summery dessert and you MUST MAKE IT. Here's how it will look on your countertop... The invitees to this party! Add the fruit to bowl, and toss with lemon juice. Add in the sugar, … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Taco Chicken
Shredded chicken - it's a staple for many different meals. And it's also simple and easy enough to use as a meal by itself. This shredded chicken is leveled with a little salsa and homemade taco seasoning and then the Instant Pot takes care of the flavor infusing and making for a rich, delicious shredded chicken. You could make this with all boneless, skinless chicken … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cheesy Goulash
On my fridge, you'll often find a weekly meal plan written out on one of our magnetic boards. And just about every week we have some kind of pasta that's made in the skillet or Instant Pot. A "pasta skillet" can easily be made in the Instant Pot - you'll get a better sense if you read the directions carefully - but in general, you saute the meat on saute mode and then add … [Read more...]