Tuesdays are our busiest after school day! From the moment the kids jump off the bus we hit the ground running from one activity to another. We squeeze in homework, piano lessons, gymnastics, karate, track, and somewhere in there we eat dinner! I have 30 minutes to cook dinner and even less for the family to eat. This pepperoni spinach bread is the perfect 30 minute dinner … [Read more...]
Grilled Steak Tacos with Chipotle Aioli
We recently had one sunny day and the snow from the deck had finally melted away! I took the cover off the grill for the first time in 3 months. There is nothing quite like meat and veggies from the grill! For my next 30 minute dinner I am grilling up one of my family's favorite dishes! This is another easy to make family pleasing meal! At the end of another crazy day, it's great to … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
We are in the kitchen creating our menu for game day and this grilled chicken sandwich is a must have! This sandwich is the perfect party food to be hanging out next to some chips and dip. Crusty bread, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, spinach and Italian dressing make this grilled chicken sandwich a mouth watering, delicious … [Read more...]
Ham & Cheese Calzones
These yummy ham and cheese calzones came from the amount of leftovers we are still eating from the holiday week. After three days of eating the leftovers, I needed to get creative with what was left! Creating soups, sauces, casseroles and more became a great way to eat all the rest of the food! Ham, cheese, and a little hidden broccoli make this calzone a great on the go or even a lingering … [Read more...]
Turkey Tetrazinni
Leftover turkey anyone? We have turkey for Christmas and I always buy the biggest turkey with dreams of turkey barley soup, turkey sandwiches, and turkey tetrazinni as leftovers in the days that follow Christmas! It has taken me a couple of years to get this creamy turkey tetrazinni just right, and I am so happy to share with you the years in the making, finally made perfect turkey … [Read more...]
Cheesy Turkey Enchilada Bake
This cheesy turkey enchilada bake is full of great flavors, easy to make and is a family favorite! I made my first ever {white corn tortillas} and was so excited at how great they turned out that I decided to use them for this mouthwatering Mexican dish! This cheesy turkey enchilada bake is the kind of dish that makes you go mmmmmmm as you eat it! At least that's … [Read more...]
Sun Chip Chicken Tenders
Crispy, crunchy French Onion Sun Chips coat the outside of these juicy chicken tenders. The kids were in disbelief as I reached into the pantry, grabbed their favorite chips and began to crush them! They weren't so sure that using them to coat the chicken was a bright idea, and one taste of this chicken changed their minds! They have been asking for Sun Chip chicken tenders ever … [Read more...]
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Our family loves all different types of Mexican food and we decided to take those great flavors and create Mexican stuffed peppers! These colorful peppers are stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, salsa, rice, corn, black beans and Mexican cheese! The pepper makes a nice edible bowl that holds in all the great flavor. We serve these Mexican stuffed peppers alongside warm … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Basil Stuffed Bread
I really enjoy grilled chicken with sweet red bell peppers and the summer taste of fresh basil mixed with parmesan cheese and garlic. I decided to take these great ingredients and make grilled chicken basil stuffed bread! We had this for dinner last night and it was a hit! We served it alongside {tortellini with pesto}! It would also pair nicely with a side salad or to be enjoyed all … [Read more...]
Pesto
I have a basil plant that has grown so rapidly and that means it's time to snip some basil and make pesto! Basil is one if my favorite herbs to cook with and eat! This pesto has three greens, toasted walnuts, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese! Pesto is a sauce that is a great compliment tossed with pasta, served over grilled chicken, made delicious by adding cream, stirred into … [Read more...]
Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
This oh so good for you ranch grilled chicken salad is our second family favorite salad in my super salad series. Say that three times fast! Resting on a bed of romaine lettuce and arugula, this creamy,tangy ranch grilled chicken is surrounded by sugared almonds, fresh veggies and crumbled feta cheese. This salad with its tangy, sweet, crunchy bite is sure to hit a home run at … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
It's time for another wow me weekend and with grilling season upon us our family just can't get enough of grilled meats, veggies, fruits and more! Tonight we are grilling up nice chunks of beef, sweet mini peppers, yellow onions and sweet pineapple with a teriyaki marinade and glaze! These teriyaki beef skewers are both sweet and savory and a grilling family favorite! We serve these skewers … [Read more...]
Antipasto Salad
Welcome to my super salad series! Over the next few weeks I am going to feature some of the super salads that our family enjoys. Packed with veggies, cheese, meat, different toppings and drizzled with homemade dressing these salads are great for a side or a whole meal! Each salad takes on a personality of it's own with each bite that you take! This antipasto salad is made of great Italian … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Lime Rice
Grilling and great fruit season is upon us at last! I love the smell of grill while it's cooking up some tasty food and being able to hear the kids playing on the swings and digging in the sand box while I am at the grill. Tonight's dinner is grilled salmon topped with fresh mango salsa and served with a side of coconut lime rice. Amazingly enough, my kids really like salmon, mango, and coconut … [Read more...]
Lasagna Roll-Ups
This creamy, meaty, fresh herb, tomato lasagna roll up is a perfect weekend meal and it makes enough to feed a crowd or have tasty leftovers! The little extra work to roll each noodle individually pays off when you serve this hearty, perfectly portioned lasagna roll-up. Can't eat this all in a weekend, no worries this meal freezes … [Read more...]
Omelet Hashbrown Pizza
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, which is funny because it's the one meal I don't sit down to enjoy because of each morning being so crazy! There is one morning of the week where I do sit down and soak in the morning glory of breakfast...Saturday! Our family started special breakfast on Saturdays a few years back and we have come to look forward to that day … [Read more...]
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This soup is thick,creamy,and full of all the great flavors and fixings of a loaded baked potato! I dish up this great soup alongside a mile high biscuit. Loaded Baked Potato Soup Ingredients 3 lbs of red potatoes unpeeled and cubed 32 oz of vegetable broth 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced onion 1teaspoon of Trader Joes 21 seasonings … [Read more...]