I am constantly on the lookout for dinners that are quick and easy to prepare. For the last couple of months, I have been preparing a sheet pan sausage and peppers (with onions) dish that fits the bill. Since I have started making this dish, my family no longer wants my previous version of this … Read More
Food and gift ideas are the two most popular post topics on this blog. That is why I want to share seven gift ideas for kids by Black women creators. I will be highlighting women from varied backgrounds for you to support this month. I didn’t have the space in my schedule to share about … Read More
I grew up snapping green beans on my Big Mama’s porch along with my sisters. That period of my life holds so many sweet, simple memories. That is why I’m sharing how to cook southern green beans without meat. I’m all grown up with a family of my own now. Although green beans are not … Read More
Chilies, Soups & Stews CHICKEN SOUP TO WARM THE SOUL CHICKEN, SPINACH AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP (OR STEW!) CHUNKY TOMATO VEGETABLE SOUP GLUTEN-FREE SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI MY EASY CHILI TWO-STEP CHICKEN CHILI VEGETARIAN “CHILI CON CARNE” SURPRISE Sides BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE EASY CABBAGE QUICK AND EASY MASHED POTATOES SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SOUFFLÉ SMASHING … Read More
Have you heard of Crocktober? I don’t know who actually started it. I just know that many food bloggers use it as an opportunity to share their favorite Crockpot / slow cooker recipes during the month of October Since I love to use my slow cooker during the fall and winter, I want to share … Read More
1. Chicken, Spinach and Portobello 1 Soup (or Stew!) 2. Crazy Easy Crockpot Chicken 3. Crockpot chili: Two-step chicken chili 4. Easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Turkey Chili 5. Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Legs with Vegetables 6. How to cook black beans in a crockpot 7. “Not Too Salty” Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef 8. Ribs … Read More
Earlier this month, Adams Media released The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook – 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes Low in Carbs, Big on Flavor. It is a new cookbook from Stephanie Laska’s DIRTY, LAZY, KETO series. (Stephanie has lost and kept off 140 pounds/half of her body weight with her keto dishes). All of the recipes have … Read More
Recently, I was asked how to shop for groceries on a budget. I think that the tips that I shared are simple but helpful so I’m sharing them with you too. Just keep in mind that when you have teen sons and a husband with large appetites, the word “budget” is relative! How to Shop … Read More
My family goes through weekly meal rotations. We’ll have a set schedule of meals for the week until someone gets tired of a certain meal. Then we’ll switch meals out. An easy fried rice recipe served with grilled chicken thighs has recently entered the mix. I love that the fried rice is quick to make. … Read More
Super Bowl LV (55) will be held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida this upcoming Sunday, 2/7. This year, the Kansas City Chiefs (the reigning champions) will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. My husband Reggie is a football fan so we watch the Super Bowl each year. I’m just there for the food, the … Read More
