Advertisements If you have been around my blog at all – you know how much I and my family love burgers. I really try to mix it up a lot – different meats, sauces, toppings. This week I went with a soup and created a creamy, hearty Cheeseburger Chowder! I like the combo of groundContinue reading “Cheeseburger Chowder”
Category Archives: Main Dishes
Red Shrimp & Pasta
Advertisements My family absolutely loves seafood – especially shrimp. And while it’s a little more spendy – I try to work it into the meal planning at least every other week. The trick is make the rest of the meal very affordable – so the splurge on the shrimp isn’t so bad. Red Shrimp &Continue reading “Red Shrimp & Pasta”
Queso Pork Enchiladas
Advertisements I absolutely love to make enchiladas. You can do so many different things with them – change the filling, change the sauce, make more than one kind at once! This week I made some slow cooked pork and a homemade queso sauce to create Queso Pork Enchiladas – and they passed the no leftoversContinue reading “Queso Pork Enchiladas”
Cashew Chicken & Rice
Advertisements Chicken & Rice recipes can be found in just about every style of food, in every culture for a few different reasons. The combo is very diverse and can take on just about any flavor palate. They are relatively inexpensive ingredients that are easy to obtain just about anywhere. They compliment each other flawlessly.Continue reading “Cashew Chicken & Rice”
Beef Tamale Pie #weeknightmeals
Advertisements Kid: Hey mom can you make tamales this week? Mom: I don’t have time for that Kid: But I really have a taste for tamales this week – can you do like lazy tamales like the Lazy Lasagna? Mom: ***wheels start turning*** Yes, I will think of something. And thus the birth of myContinue reading “Beef Tamale Pie #weeknightmeals”
Cheesy Pepper Chicken
Advertisements What does weeknight dinner mean to you? Do you dread it? Are you scared of it? You really shouldn’t be…because cooking real food on a weeknight is nothing to be scared of. You can – you just have to prep for it. You plan ahead with planning out by the month – or atContinue reading “Cheesy Pepper Chicken”
Tortellini Bake
Advertisements Casseroles and Bakes are so perfect for weeknight meals – I know I have said this before but it bears repeating because it’s true. And sausage and pasta make a great combination but it doesn’t always have to be in the Italian food profile. By using some different spices and flavors you can easilyContinue reading “Tortellini Bake”
Chicken & Corn Gratin
Advertisements I absolutely love it when dinner smells so good while it’s cooking, it brings the whole family from the corners of the house to the kitchen. I knew I had a come up with a great flavor profile with this casserole but I got an amazing response from the family. Cheesy, creamy, flavor packedContinue reading “Chicken & Corn Gratin”
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Advertisements Sometimes your chicken needs a little something extra, a little something different. Pecan Crusted Chicken is an excellent twist on an oven fried chicken. You get a crispy crust with a juicy piece of chicken. Pecans have a buttery flavor with a sweet nuttiness. If you wanted to make this keto – you couldContinue reading “Pecan Crusted Chicken”
Ham & Potato Soup #SlowCooker
Advertisements A hearty, creamy, simple soup perfect for any night of the week – Ham & Potato Soup is a an excellent slow cooker meal. It is so quick to put together and smells absolutely divine all day while it’s cooking. Your family is going to be so happy to come home from a dayContinue reading “Ham & Potato Soup #SlowCooker”