Sesame Chicken is a favorite take-out choice and you can make it at home in less than 30 minutes! Serve over rice or noodles. When dining out one of our favorite meals to order is sesame chicken with fried rice and cream cheese wontons. So today I’m sharing my sesame chicken recipe that you can […]
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How To Make Fried Rice
Here’s how to make fried rice with step-by-step instructions. This easy fried rice recipe can starting point of so many yummy variations. When dining out, I’ll choose fried rice over white rice every time! It’s one of my favorites. But it’s not always practical to order take out so today I’m sharing my recipe for […]
Potato Bacon Soup with Beans
Hearty Potato Bacon Soup with Beans is topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Homemade bacon and bean soup is so much better than canned. My husband loves bacon and bean soup combined with creamy potato soup. We usually make it with canned soups but decided to try a homemade version. This potato bacon soup […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken is bursting with flavor! Cook it on the grill or stovetop for an easy weeknight dinner with rice and veggies. My whole family loves this cilantro lime chicken and I love how easy it is to prepare. In the winter, I like to make it on the stovetop using a cast-iron […]
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash is the healthier version of baked macaroni and cheese. It has all of the cheesy goodness with less carbs. One of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables is to use simple substitutes such as cauliflower rice and spaghetti squash. While the veggies may not be an exact replica of […]
Snowman Meringue Cookies
Cheerful Snowman Meringue Cookies are crunchy, airy, melt in your mouth treats. Place in a mug of hot chocolate to make a melting snowman! I love food that looks good, is fun to eat, and tastes great too. Things like hot chocolate cookie cups and mini candy houses. These snowman meringue cookies are like little, […]
How To Host A Small Thanksgiving
Here’s your guide for How To Host A Small Thanksgiving with a free printable planner including a shopping list and kitchen conversions chart. This year your Thanksgiving celebration may look a little different than it has in the past. But you can still have a wonderful meal and cozy day giving thanks for all your […]
Cheese Sauce
This easy homemade Cheese Sauce recipe is smooth and creamy. Use as a dip for croutons and chips or pour over veggies and pasta! We are a family of cheese lovers and this simple recipe is a great one to keep on hand. There are so many ways to use this cheese sauce or it […]
Taco Salad
Always a crowd favorite, this Taco Salad recipe is topped with tomatoes, corn, beans, taco meat, onions, cheese, and easy-to-make creamy salsa dressing. What I love about Taco Salad is that there is no right way of making it! You can add more ingredients or less, you can swap out taco meat for chicken, or […]
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Make homemade taco seasoning with this easy recipe using ingredients from your pantry! You can make it mild or spicy depending on your family’s tastes. Recently when I went to make dinner for my family, I couldn’t any packets of taco seasoning in my pantry. So, I made my own taco seasoning recipe and found […]
Indian Tacos
Indian Tacos, also known as Navajo tacos, are a Native American taco made on tender, crispy fry bread topped with taco meat, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. The first time I heard about Indian Tacos was when we went to the Fort Sisseton Historical Festival in South Dakota with some friends. The Indian tacos were the […]
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Black Bean Corn Salsa is an easy appetizer when served with tortilla chips or delicious as part of a meal on top of chicken. This black bean and corn salsa is a tasty combination of vegetables and beans. I love having this salsa with chips, tacos, quesadillas, and chicken! We often serve it in the […]
Low Carb Banana Bread
This Low Carb Banana Bread with chocolate chips lets you enjoy a delicious treat without all of the sugar and carbs that come with traditional banana bread. Not only is this banana bread recipe low carb, but it is also low in sugar (only the natural sugar from the bananas) and is gluten-free! It’s so […]
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This simple Teriyaki Chicken recipe is sweet and savory with tender chicken pieces and stir-fried vegetables. Serve on a bed of rice or noodles. Oftentimes it feels like grabbing takeout is the easiest way to get dinner on the table. But there are so many easy dinner recipes that can be made at home in […]
Baked Mashed Potatoes
This Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe makes fluffy, cheesy potatoes that are perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Mashed potatoes with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, and cheesy mashed potatoes are all delicious. My mom used to make mashed potatoes quite often, and the whole family loved them.
Pork Fried Rice
This easy Pork Fried Rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use only peas and carrots, or add whatever veggies you have on hand! With the arrival of fall and the new school year, comes the return to a more scheduled life with regular bedtimes and regular meals. It’s always hard to say goodbye […]
Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This Chipotle Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for tacos, burritos, and nachos. The easy marinade coats the chicken with delicious seasonings! When we had my daughter’s graduation open house, we had a nacho bar for the food. I wanted to nachos to be a little more filling than just having queso and […]
Mango Chicken Kabobs
Mango Chicken Kabobs have a tropical flair with mango and pineapple! Make the marinade with coconut milk, pineapple juice, and ginger. We could happily eat different variations of kabobs all summer long and never tire of them. The best kabobs have a combination of meat, veggies, and fruit. The bright, vibrant colors on each kabob, […]
Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is a flavorful side dish with veggies, pepperoni, cheese, and Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks and backyard BBQs. One of my favorite things about this salad is that you can use the veggies you have on hand, swap things out for your favorite ingredients, and you can make it ahead of time!
Low Carb Bagels Recipe
This Low Carb Bagels recipe is for chewy, golden brown bagels that are full of flavor that satisfy your cravings! The bagels are also keto and gluten-free. When eating a low carb diet for an extended period of time, you really start missing things like bread, pizza, and bagels. Luckily you can make your own […]
Easter Basket Cookie Cups
These adorable Easter Basket Cookie Cups are almost too fun to eat! They are filled with buttercream frosting, chocolate bunnies, and eggs. Easter treats with all their cheerful pastel colors are just the thing we need after a long winter! These edible Easter baskets have a handle, buttercream grass, and festive candies.
How To Cook Steaks On The Stovetop
Here’s How To Cook Steaks On The Stovetop like a restaurant! They are tender and juicy with a delicious crust. Save money and make fabulous steaks at home. I think my all time favorite food is steak (even more than chocolate!) so I had to figure out how to make steaks. We love steak cooked […]
General Tso Chicken
Skip the takeout and make this General Tso Chicken recipe at home! It’s easy to make and full of flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a family dinner. We live in what is considered the exburbs or the area outside the suburbs. Although we do our shopping in the suburbs, when it comes to […]
Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup
A hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup is the perfect way to warm up! Put it in the crockpot in the morning on a busy weekday for an easy dinner. There is something about the cold weather that makes me crave a bowl of warm, hearty soup! It’s probably because I’m looking […]
Smoked Gouda Fondue
Smoked Gouda Fondue is the best cheesy appetizer! Dip in all of your favorite savory foods. Or make it part of a fun dinner with cubed chicken and steak! My family loves cheese in all forms but cheesy dips and fondue are at the top of the list. We love getting Jerk Chicken Fondue from […]
Jerk Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken topped with a fresh pepper salsa is bursting with flavor! Make it as a meal over rice or as an appetizer with fondue. We have a restaurant in the Twin Cities called Redstone American Grill that has jerk chicken fondue on their appetizer menu. Ever since my daughter introduced me to it, […]
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Caramelized Oven Roasted Vegetables are the best side dish! Easy enough for a weeknight dinner and perfect for the holidays. Roasting vegetables gives them a delicious, caramelized flavor that the whole family loves! You might want to make a double batch.
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes! Made with chicken breasts and a 4 ingredient honey garlic sauce. Weeknight dinner doesn’t get much easier than this honey garlic chicken! It’s even faster than takeout if you consider the time it takes to drive to the restaurant, wait for […]
Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
This Stir Fry Sauce recipe can be used for vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp, and pork. It is super easy to make and totally adaptable. One of the easiest meals to make is stir fry and using a stir fry sauce makes it even easier because it has all of the seasonings you need.
Root Beer Float Cookie Cups
This Root Beer Float Cookie Cups recipe is perfect for summer! Make them with root beer buttercream frosting or with real ice cream and root beer for a fun dessert. It isn’t summer until you’ve got root beer floats, right? Or maybe you are like my family, and you enjoy floats year-round. Either way, it’s […]
Mini Nutella Pies
Mini Nutella Pies have scalloped-edged pie crust cups filled with Nutella mousse, drizzled with chocolate, and topped with chocolate curls. Pies are fun no matter the type, but there’s something about the mini size or the individual serving size that makes them a little more special. When I was a teenager, I used to request […]
Chicken Alfredo Pot Pie Recipe
This Chicken Alfredo Pot Pie recipe has a creamy alfredo sauce filled with juicy chicken and tender vegetables topped with a flaky, golden crust. With cool, crisp fall in the air, warm, creamy comfort foods are perfect for family dinners. I started with the traditional chicken pot pie and then added alfredo sauce and a gorgeous […]