Isn't "faux" . . . like . . . the best word ever? It's a fancy way to say fake. Whoever came up with that advertising idea (I think it might have been the cubic zirconium people . . . ) was a genius. Anyway, I've casually rambled this recipe before in a post but thought I'd give it a featured/pics-included post of its own. Ingredients: One … [Read more...]
My Secret Ingredient
I have a secret ingredient. I add it at the end of ever-so-many of our favorite recipes. When a dish is missing something . . . I add a dash of garlic salt. Just a dash, because any measured amount would be too much. In the picture, I'm adding it to ground beef that we put on homemade pizza. Have you ever had homemade pizza that tasted … [Read more...]
Chicken Stir Fry with Ramen
For the girl who once upon a time couldn't make a decent chicken stir fry, I sure do have quite a few versions posted on my blog. Once you get the basic technique down, there are many variations. This was actually my first successful one. Before chicken fried rice, I made this quite a bit. And just like with the fried rice, when the kids see … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
We're not a dessert-every-single-night family. Not that my kids (especially my born-persistent five year old) don't ask for it every night. So, when Mama's in the mood for a little something special to finish off the meal, everyone gets excited! The easiest way I know to bring about those smiles is to slice whatever fruit we have on hand and … [Read more...]
Quick (But Awesome!) Parmesan Bread
I don't serve bread every time we have spaghetti, but if I'm in the mood for some loudly-proclaimed-expressions-of-love-and-appreciation, I know that some kind of buttery bread will always do the trick. This "recipe" is one of our favorites. And it's quick. And easy. A win-win-win. Ingredients: One (or two) cans of biscuits 1/4 … [Read more...]
Baked Penne with Beef: Trying Out a New (To Me) Ingredient
Thank you to Kraft Foods for offering me the opportunity to recreate a recipe with PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme. Baked Penne with Beef You know I'm all about simple meals. Keeping things simple in the kitchen is the best way I've found to make family mealtime consistent. I recently tried out Philadelphia Cooking Creme … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking
What my husband said about me last night: "When it comes to meal planning and cooking, you're an expert." And he was serious. I don't know about you, but I absolutely glow when my husband brags on me. Here's the thing. Even though learning to wash the dishes daily was equivalent to learning a new language for me, I've always been pretty … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
I'm sharing the world's best tortilla soup recipe. Yes, I can call it that because I've eaten it on both sides of the planet. The year before my first year in Thailand, there were two other teachers from Texas at the school where I taught. They were gone when I got there, but my roommates raved about their tortilla soup recipe. When the … [Read more...]
Skillet Lasagna Recipe – and My Menu Plan
One of the first recipes I found after discovering the world of blogs was Skillet Lasagna. I wish I could remember where I found it, but I've been making it from memory for years now. To say that this is a family favorite is an understatement. The kids love it. Here's my recipe (which is more like instructions): Ingredients - … [Read more...]
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