Recipes for the busy cook!
Lasagna Soup What is more comforting than a pasta-type soup? This is a fun little twist on lasagna. And like many other soups, you can add in whatever flavors you enjoy. Mushrooms or even ricotta cheese can be added. Make it your own. But it is seriously delicious. And seriously comforting. Switch it up There is a…
Best Beef Stew We are in the thick of comfort food season. I’ve been craving stews and soups that are full of meat and veggies in a thick sauce. Love serving my Best Beef Stew (under Wednesday’s Meal Plan) with a crusty bread slathered with butter. Mmmm. That is heaven right there to me. Ha!…
One-Pot Chicken and Rice Our most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck was this easy (and delicious looking!!) One-Pot Chicken and Rice from Of the Hearth. Our other featured recipes include: Instant Pot Hamburger Soup from No Plate Like Home, Cajun Crab Dip from Biscuits and Burlap, Southern-Style Coconut Cake from The Good Hearted…
Sweet Southern Cornbread Since first publishing this recipe on the site in January 2011, I have received a lot of feedback. Basically, folks either love sweet cornbread or they don’t. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may even have a different name for it. I’ve heard it called Johnny Cake,…
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Iowa Pork Producers Association. All text and opinions are my own. Instant Pot Korean BBQ Country-Style Ribs Y’all, I went outside my usual comfort zone with this one. I really wanted to make some ribs in the Instant Pot but didn’t want just the same ole thing. I was…
Chicken Pot Pie One of my favorite recipes on this blog is the recipe for Chicken Pot Pie (under Sunday’s meal plan.) It has a creamy, thick homemade filling. So good! The crust is made with a puff pastry but you can also use a refrigerated pie crust. It is pure comfort food during these…
Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil Our most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck was Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil from Food Meanderings! Our other featured recipes include: White Bean and Pork Stew from The Bearded Hiker, The Best Taco Meatloaf from Plowing Through Life and Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken from our Mary…
Cheers to England Many of you know that my husband was in the Navy for 15 years and we were very fortunate to be stationed in London from October 1998 to October 2001. It was a really amazing time in our lives and I will always treasure the memories of those years spent living there. We…
Yes, Doritos I’m not preaching this as health food. I know some folks love to hate on Doritos. So, if that is you, just click away now. 😉 For everyone else – let’s enjoy this layered goodness of seasoned ground beef, Doritos, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, lettuce, two kinds of cheeses and catalina dressing. Oh…
Crock Pot Beef Dips I am busy recipe testing this week! I think I’m gonna have some amazing new recipes coming your way. So many of you have asked for more Instant Pot Pressure Cooker recipes so I am testing a few. I hope to share them soon! This week I am sharing some of…
Ham Scalloped Potatoes Our most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck was this delicious Ham Scalloped Potatoes from Kelli’s Kitchen. It really is a whole meal in one! Our other featured recipes include: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup from No Plate Like Home, Cookies and Cream Football-Shaped Cheeseball from Cooking with Carlee and…
Cheesy Bacon Puffs Sometimes recipes just don’t work out for everyone. Despite my best efforts to share only recipes that my family loves, not everyone else loves them. It’s just how it goes. We all don’t have the same tastebuds, so it stands to reckon that you all won’t love some of this stuff as much as…
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Pasta And we’re back! I apologize for no meal plan last week. I figured most folks would only be thinking about Christmas meals and honestly, I needed a break too. 🙂 It’s always good to unplug from work and social media (when you can!) to really be present with people you love….
Leftover Ham Salad The most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck was this Leftover Ham Salad from The Kitchen is My Playground. Our other featured recipes include: Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy from No Plate Like Home, Perfectly Cooked Steak Bites from Cooking with K and Corey is sharing her Easy Crockpot…
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs Our most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck were these Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs from Everyday Mom’s Meals! Perfect for any upcoming potlucks or parties you may be hosting. Our other featured recipes include: Easy Cinnamon Baked French Toast Casserole from the Mighty Mrs., Cheddar & Chive Cheeseball from A…