Main Dishes

Buttermilk Waffles (5/4/2012) - The kids are not real big breakfast food eaters over here. Because of this, we have developed a sort of predictable breakfast schedule that includes foods I know they enjoy. Wednesday is always “Waffle Wednesday.” Below is our tried and true recipe for buttermilk waffles. 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt… Continue reading

Creamy Chicken Pepper Penne (7/11/2013) - I committed the ultimate blogging sin earlier this week. After happily harvesting 7 beautiful green bell peppers from the garden, I hurried to the kitchen to begin making my stuffed pepper recipe. I knew it was something I was going to want to share here on my blog, so I took a little snapshot of… Continue reading

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (1/7/2013) - Happy New Year! December was a family and friend filled whirlwind, and now we’re slowly getting our home “undecked” and back to normal. Here’s a super easy recipe I adapted from Pinterest that’s perfect on a winter night (preferably a snowy winter night!) Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 small… Continue reading

Homemade Instant Oatmeal (4/12/2012) - Ahh, instant oatmeal packets. I love the convenience, but I’m not fond of the amount of sugar and junk in the mainstream brands, and the stunning lack of actual oats. To make matters worse, the organic brands always seem bland to me. With this mix, you can add as much or as little of the… Continue reading

My Kids’ Favorite Meatballs (5/28/2013) - Whether they are served atop of spaghetti, or slid into a toasted roll, these meatballs are a guaranteed win with my family. I’m not an expert at Italian cooking, but these bad boys make me feel like I am. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Cola Pot Roast (1/29/2014) - It’s cold outside! I’ve been in comfort food mode lately, and this is the perfect cozy, cold weather main dish. Assemble this roast in the slow cooker in the morning or at lunch time. Savor the aroma all afternoon, or be greeted by the yumminess as you come home from work. The sugar from the cola… Continue reading