Normally, I really don’t have a preference regarding what we eat for dinner…I just try to cook the healthiest version of whatever my guys like to eat. Sometimes I get bored though, which means that it’s time to switch things up a bit. That is how I came up with this ham steak with brown … Read More
For better or for worse, my daughter is a huge snacker. I often hear her say: “I’m hungry” in between meals. I am also a big snacker and I believe that snacking helps to calm hunger in between meals so that you don’t overeat. Snacking can also be a great way to get a hearty … Read More
Being a part of the Hidden Valley parent panel has been great. I have been learning a lot of practical tips regarding how to get my kids to enjoy vegetables. While that takes a bit of work and thought, one thing is easy…using dressings as marinades for the meats that I prepare on our counter … Read More
Back in October, a family friend named Tommy invited “my guys” over to his home to watch some type of sporting event. Michael and Sean came home singing about “Tommy’s Famous Taco Pie” that he had prepared for them. There are very few foods that cause my sons to break out in song, so (of … Read More
I thought that my previous stovetop chili recipe was easy. However, this gluten-free slow cooker turkey chili recipe makes that one seems labor-intensive. All that you have to do is brown the meat, chop up your desired vegetables and toss it all in the slow cooker along with your favorite chili seasonings. Several hours later, … Read More
When it’s cold outside, the crockpot is my best friend. Last week I accidentally came up with a new favorite crockpot recipe. I’m sharing the mushroom soup with spinach and chicken dish with you today. I had bought some portobello mushrooms to put in my omelets for the week, but I didn’t really care for … Read More
Cabbage is one of my current favorite seasonal vegetables, so it has been a part of our weekly vegetable rotation for the last couple of months. It’s a little smelly, but the taste more than makes up for it in my opinion. That is why I’m sharing this easy vegan cabbage recipe. Unfortunately, my husband … Read More
There is nothing better than a cup of warm chicken soup in the winter. It soothes the soul after braving the elements in the bitter cold and heals the body when you’re sick. I also love how simple it is to make chicken soup, which I didn’t realize until I tried a recipe passed down … Read More
One of the fun things about focusing more on food is that it has become a family affair. The other day Michael walked into the kitchen and asked if I ever put basil leaves in my drinks. When I responded that I didn’t and he promptly countered with, “Giada (De Laurentis) does.” While I was … Read More
I was not happy when the sugar cookie recipe for cutouts that I used last week did not turn out as planned. When I mentioned that fact on Facebook, several friends came to my rescue. I have mentioned my friend Mike (who happens to be a chef) before on this blog. He immediately sent me … Read More
