I love Disney movies in general. “Ratatouille” is a favorite of mine, and loved watching how Remy and Linguini worked together and helped each other fulfill their dreams. Since I’m not a big eggplant and zucchini fan, this didn’t really … Read More...
Cantonese Roast Chicken
Most of us are getting ready for the Super Bowl tonight. Others might be getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year that officially starts on February 8th. It is the year of the monkey. Even if you don’t celebrate … Read More...
Caribbean Pork Roast Slider
If you are still putting together your Super Bowl Sunday menu, you may want to add these sliders. As much as I like the typical food we devour on game day, I like to add something new to the table. … Read More...
Dump and Bake Overnight Mac and Cheese
This is perfect for those crazy nights! No prep ahead needed, just dump everything into the pan and throw it in the oven. Even better, you can make the night before! Whoever comes home first just needs to heat up … Read More...
Fried Chicken Sliders
Like I’ve said before, the super bowl is like the holidays. You give up being good, to enjoy those treats that are bad for you. Fried chicken is one of those bad treats. Of course, you could always replace them … Read More...
Philly Cheesesteak Poutine
Heaven on a plate! Some day I’ll make it to Philly for a real cheese steak and take a drive up to Quebec, Canada for some Poutine. What is poutine? It is french fries and cheese curds covered in gravy. … Read More...
Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Skins
After the holidays, it’s all about the leftovers. Well at least in our household. Sometimes you have to be creative, because they are tired of eating the holiday dinner over and over. Like groundhog day for food. These potato skins … Read More...
Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Pockets
Did you have ham for your Christmas dinner. You could make your own ham and cheese hot pockets with the leftovers. This one is gluten free, but if you you look down below this article there is homemade hot pocket … Read More...
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
We don’t have a big meal for Christmas. Our tradition is homemade pizza on Christmas Eve, so we have time to go see the lights and then a lasagna for Christmas day. We do however, have potatoes with our meals … Read More...
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Kale
I don’t like to do a lot of cooking before Thanksgiving and it’s just hectic during the holidays and everyday schedules. Time isn’t always on your side. Nicky from Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary has a meal that will be ready in … Read More...
White Chicken Chili for Two
As my daughter gets older and more independent, I find that is just me and my husband again for dinners. I’m not ready for the college and empty nest phase, but at least I have a few more years to … Read More...
Classic Dinner Roll
We don’t have bread with our meals, unless going to a restaurant and the holidays. It seems like an important piece of the dinner puzzle. The table looks like it is missing something, without some sort of bread. Maybe it’s … Read More...
Mexican Fried Rice
We love having rice with chili, beef stew and other meals. What to do with the leftover rice? Although with a rice cooker, we are able to keep the rice warm for an additional day. This will be the perfect … Read More...
Southwest Chicken Taquitos
It amazes me how busy we get when school gets going. We were busy before, but school seems to add a new level with sports, extra curricular activities and the homework. I admit there are days, I just go to … Read More...
Spinach and Mint Pesto
I love pesto. I put it on pasta, salads and use it as a spread on some bread for a quick bite. I always do the typical basil, pine nuts, oil and cheese. If you read my articles, you know … Read More...
Chipotle Maple Chicken Sliders
Now here is a dish that will soon be a favorite for our family. I love that you make it in the slow cooker and after a long day dinner is waiting for you. This will also be great for … Read More...
Pizza Bite Pops
In the restaurant world, the meals seem to be getting bigger and more than than average person should eat. Luckily, in the real world, things are getting smaller. I don’t know if it’s because they look cuter for entertaining or … Read More...
Mini Chicken Caesar Taco Boats
Like Annette at The Wanderlust Kitchen, I love things small. Especially my food. It keeps me from overeating or feeling like I wasted so much food. I wish more restaurants would get on the bandwagon. Okay, off my soapbox. Who … Read More...
Pork Chorizo Sliders with Eggless Mayonaise
I love a good burger occasionally, but I have to order the kids size because the restaurants make them so big. I was happy when the sliders came out. Small bite size and I feel full, but not gut busting … Read More...
Mini Taco Hand Pies
A taco that won’t crumble on the first bite. These mini pies are really cute. These would be great for dinner, after school snack or even lunch for the kiddos. Of course, when I saw these, I was thinking more … Read More...