I posted a photo on my Facebook earlier this month of some English Muffin Mini Pizzas I had prepared and so many people responded with nostalgic memories. Lots of comments like…”these are just like my mom used to make!….”I used to love these…” I have to say that they regularly make appearance here and everyone …
Main Meal
Shrimp and Feta Pasta Toss
Oh pasta….where would we be without you in our lives? NOWHERE…that’s where! It would be a cold, dark and dreary world without a nice bowl of warm pasta to warm us up. Can you feel the love here? Our family…and I think most that has teenagers…love this meal time staple, Shrimp and Feta Pasta Toss. …
Cheesy Chili Soup
I’m not sure how I’ve blogged for over a year and haven’t yet posted this Cheesy Chili Soup recipe. I found this soup recipe years ago in a Kraft magazine and it has been in rotation here ever since. In reflecting, I realize I have had a few different students staying with us over the …
Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Pot Pie
Pioneer Woman and I go way back…to the beginning of blogging…or at least when I discovered this thing called blogs. Ree Drummond, who is also knows as The Pioneer Woman describes herself as “an accidental country girl” who shares recipes, stories and beautiful photos, of their family life with 4 kids on a beautiful ranch …
Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
We all need those meals that can be assembled at the end of the day with minimal time and effort. This is one of those meals. So quick and easy, healthy and delicious….what more could we want! Roasted chicken with vegetables looks and tastes like you spent on a long time on it, but can …
Mom’s Chili
It’s November, there’s a chill in the air, it’s dark before suppertime and there’s talk of a Nor’easter this weekend. Do you know what that means? It means that it is time to make a big pot of Mom’s Chili. There are many versions of chili, with everything from mushrooms and quinoa, to venison and …
Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
Chicken and Black Bean Burritos are definitely on my Family Favourites list. Any leftovers are claimed and hidden in the back of the fridge (leftovers turned into the next days lunch, are hot commodities in this house). It’s also one of my go to make ahead meals. Save Print Chicken and Black Bean Burritos Serves: 8 …
Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake
In last weeks meal plan I bought the ingredients, which were on sale, for Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake. This is a great make ahead meal, which can be then put in the oven at the end of the day, when everyone is tired and hungry. Simple ingredients, a small amount of prep, and a satisfying …
Ham and Pea Pasta
Did you buy a ham this week? Are you wondering how to stretch that into another meal? This recipe for Ham and Pea Pasta is so quick and easy, you could have this on the table in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Getting home after work? Before you do anything start boiling a …
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Ahhhh…January, with your wind chills and weather watches, your dark days and slippery roads…we need something. We need Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. I have a few different chili recipes I make. Some in my slow cooker, others just on the stove. This is one is nice because it literally takes 10 minutes to throw together, …