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In 30 Minutes This One Skillet Meal Will Be ready to Serve Don’t you just love it when something comes together perfect? That is exactly how I feel about this super yummy meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. Really? All you have to…

The Taste Of a Classic, Only In A Soup I love making and eating soups. I think that on a brisk day nothing beats a big bowl with some fresh breadstick to just warm you up from the inside out. We lived in MN for nine years and believe me,…

Have you ever made tamales from scratch? This is SO Much easier! A few years ago my daughter and I decided to learn how to make tamales. When I saw that a local eaterie was having a class I decided to sign up us. In fact, I decided to sign…

Can you really think about eating a nice juicy burger without fries on the side?  Not me! One of our favorite places to grab a quick bite is In and Out Burger. Our son works there now so we have plenty of reasons to swing in. Ordering a…

Somethings are just worth the effort! Wait until you stick your fork in this! There are a few foods that my family could eat every single week. Lasagna and pizza are on the op of the favorite foods list. So seeing those two words together…

Pasta Salad is one of my favorite dishes because you can serve it cold! And it goes with anything you pull off the BBQ! I adore pasta salad and I think I have made it different almost every time. Why? Because it is the best way to use up…

Raise your hand if you need some Side Dish Inspirations. Thank You! I see those hands waving! In the summer months, I have to admit, I tend to get a little lazy when it comes to side dishes. Really, why not cut up a watermelon and call it…

Wonder how Professional Cooks Seem To Know Just The Right Ingredient Combinations? Maybe it starts with just adding in what you like best. When you think about it, when you look at a menu, you pick what sounds good to you. Sometimes that…

Make it Egg-citing! Make this the night before! I am not going to say that I spend my nights dreaming of a breakfast casserole that is as delicious as it is easy, but I DO dream of the days when the busy-ness of life doesn't crowd out…

 This dish really gets the day rolling on the right side of the bed. Seriously, I think mornings really set the tone for the rest of the day Especially Sunday mornings, at least for me when our kids were younger. We managed the other days…