Have you ever been so excited about a recipe that you had to write down your plan on paper? Then from paper, you immediately had to get the ball rolling to make the dream a reality? I was way too excited to try to make this dish and let me be honest with you. This…

Have you ever wanted a tasty, healthy, fast meal? Grilled chicken breast is a staple in our house that meets the criteria. Honestly, it is super quick and super delicious. Any number of side dishes can be made to go along with it. Or it can top your favorite salad. The possibilities are endless with…

This recipe is two parts. The first part is a wonderful slow cooker recipe I found on noblepig.com. The beef tastes smoky and is light. It is great for tacos or along side a good helping of Mexican rice, which can be found on my blog. But I had a ton leftover and wanted a…

Do you have a friend who has traveled the world and brought back some yummy recipes, which you have made and love? I thankfully do! My sweet friend Bonnie has traveled to many far off places; many I can only dream of. Along the way, she has made friends with a diverse group of people…

Have you ever craved something then realized you most likely have everything to make it? Those are the best moments! I think back on that “ah ha” moment and wonder what took me so long to realize I could make up my own seasoning mix that is more flavorful, healthier, and cheaper! Trifecta! It took…

Have you ever gotten bored eating vegetables the same way, day in and day out? That’s how this version of charred broccoli came about. I was flipping through one of my favorite kitchen store catalogs and a recipe caught my eye. Their version used broccolini. I did not have any so I thought I would…

Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe and it became a staple menu item because it was so simple? This is that recipe! I have to give all the credit to Ina Garten. This recipe is based on her “engagement chicken” recipe. She calls it that because she swears everyone who has made it for…

When my husband and I got married, I swore to myself that if I got a slow cooker, I would use it a fair amount. Well we all know how those promises go. You acquire the appliance and it just sits there. But now that I’m a mom, I have found a couple tried and…

Have you been in such a rush to make dinner or you can’t think of what side dish to make? Grilled zucchini is one of the simplest and healthiest sides I like. The preparation is fast and clean up is simple. What could be better? 3 medium zucchini, sliced into discs or long strips 1…

Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe and wanted to try it out, but never have an occasion to do so? Then when you did, you wondered what took you so long? When I found this recipe I saw that the contributor, Jessica O., did not like mayonnaise. I also do not care for mayonnaise…