My kids are spoiled with choices. Our cupboards at home overflow with Costco sized snack options, a generously packed fridge, and a selection of fruits to munch on. If we run out of something, I simply hop in my mini-van and run to the store. Shopping at the local Hyvee, with … [Read more...]
Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup – White Chicken Version and Ground Pork Version
Rochelle first gave me her taco soup recipe more than ten years ago when we were roommates. Since that time, I've saved and printed this recipe multiple times, bringing it along with me when we moved homes or computers. I've always appreciated the simplicity of this recipe. … [Read more...]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake Recipe
Sometimes I just crave a flavor combination and I must cook something with it. Last week, I was trying to decide what to make for dinner and chicken-bacon-ranch kept popping into my mind. I thought of that flavor combination and I could just taste it. Pizza would be a simple … [Read more...]
Trying to Tempt My Picky Eater: Easy Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
This little boy wrinkles his nose at the word dinner. He sometimes asks what's for dinner, but usually just hears "dinner" and says "I don't like that." His sister is the opposite, often discovering a like/love for foods, simply because the phrase "just try it" is ingrained in … [Read more...]
Week Night Dinner Adaptation
It's a typical Tuesday night at our house. I'm somehow behind on my "to do" list, but I managed to do some grocery shopping and I have main and side dishes planned for dinner. My friend is suddenly under the weather, so her two daughters are over playing with my older kids. With … [Read more...]
