Greek Salsa
This is a recipe I got from my Papou, and he had gotten it from a magazine, but I can’t remember which one anymore. The recipe was actually Greek Salsa Chicken, this salsa served over lemon chicken...
View ArticleClassic Pizza Margherita with Sausage
Back in January, I talked about a Johnsonville Pizza Possibilities House Party I had won a while back. This pizza recipe is another recipe from the book that came in the party box. I used some fresh...
View ArticleTomato Meat Sauce
Some day, I will get a chance to try making my own pasta. For now, one of our favorites is tortellini, and I normally get the Six Cheese Tortellini from Schwan’s. I normally use a jar of tomato...
View ArticleEggplant Bruschetta
I had a medium-sized eggplant from Bountiful Baskets and a small eggplant from my trip to Apple Annie’s yesterday, and I was searching for a way to make it. I finally decided on a little twist on...
View ArticleGyros Burgers
I love, love, love gyros, but lamb can be rather expensive and difficult to find. So, I usually just use ground beef instead, and it still tastes great. I shape the meat into patties and grill...
View ArticleGuacamole BLT on Sourdough
This is one of the best lunches I’ve had at home in a while! I had a sourdough loaf from Bountiful Baskets in my freezer that I thawed, sliced, and toasted. Then, I had green leaf lettuce from...
View ArticleSausage and Chayote Stew
In last week’s Bountiful Baskets Mexican themed veggie pack, there was a chayote: I had gotten these before in another Mexican themed pack a while back, but this pack only had one. However, there...
View ArticleSpanish Rice
This has been on the to-do list for WAY too long. I used to just buy a packet, add water, cook, and be done. But, since I have been cutting back on as packaged foods as possible, I wanted to give...
View ArticleLentil Salad
I had tried a lentil salad from a local vendor, and decided I wanted to try and make my own. I usually use lentils in soups, so I was excited to try a salad. Like pasta salad, Lentil Salad could be...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Spicy 9 Bean and Pork Soup
Last fall, on my trip to Willcox, one of the stops was the Bonita Bean Company. I have been using the pinto beans I purchased to make Refried Beans, but I also had gotten a 9 bean mix I still needed...
View ArticleUn-Stuffed Peppers
I really enjoy Stuffed Peppers, but no one else in my house really likes them. I think it’s the texture of the peppers after they are cooked that is the problem. So, at today’s Market on the Move...
View ArticleKatie’s Chili
Katie has been asking me to make chili for the longest time, but I kept putting it off. It’s still warm here in AZ, and hot meals just don’t always sound appealing. But, I have never made it before, so...
View ArticleGround Beef, Summer Squash, and Rice Skillet
I recently acquired a zucchini and a yellow squash at a Kiwanis Club meeting. I have made plenty of different meals with zucchini and yellow squash, but wanted to try something new. So, I used what I...
View ArticleChicken Tortilla Soup
In the past, I’ve used this Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe. I really liked it, but felt it was a little lacking. So, I looked around at a few recipes, and added in black beans and corn, then used diced...
View ArticleMeatball Soup
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to take a picture of this soup, but there is a good reason – it got eaten too quickly! This is an easy soup to put together, and ready in about a 1/2 hour. Meatball...
View ArticleSkillet Chili Mac and Cheese
Lori at My Kinda Rain posted this recipe a little over a week ago, and when I saw it, I knew we had to try it. I love a lot of the meals she shares, quick and easy for families on the go. Since I...
View ArticleJollof Rice
I wish I had thought to take a picture of this, but maybe next time I make it. For our American Heritage Girls troop, we have been working on a World Heritage badge, and we talked about countries in...
View ArticleEasy Baked Chicken Parmesan
This is a recipe that my mom gave me after my older daughter was born. Knowing I would have my hands full, she gave me a bunch of recipes that would be quick and easy to make. I used to make this more,...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
I already have a few versions of this soup posted here on my blog, but today I did it in the slow cooker, and I wanted to write it down to save for the future. This is one of my all-time favorite...
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