Category Archives: Quick & Easy
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Ginger Cilantro Mayo and Pickled Vegetables
While visiting friends and family in the Twin Cities over Christmas, we stumbled into St. Paul’s Brasa one day for lunch. I say stumbled because we actually tried to go to the restaurant next door but it was too full … Continue reading
Filed under Main Dish, Make Ahead Meal, Quick & Easy
Two Meat-Two Bean Chili
The thing that amazes me about chili is that it’s a dish with so much flavor yet it’s so easy to make. While you can let your chili slow cook all day so that the flavors get super deep and … Continue reading
Filed under Main Dish, Quick & Easy
The Art of Toddler Food: Snack Time
When Lincoln started on solid foods last year, I thought I had this whole food thing down pat. He ate every colorful vegetable I so lovingly pureed for him. Hooray! I do not have a finicky eater on my hands! … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Family, Healthy, Quick & Easy
Baked Potato Toppers
We had a wonderfully chilly Labor Day weekend and I spent most of Monday in my kitchen cooking soup and other fall treats. We enjoyed an awesome dinner of barbecue ribs, rolls, sweet corn, and baked potatoes. I love the … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Quick & Easy, Sides
Summer Couscous Salad
My neighbor is growing cucumbers and they have literally taken over her garden. Almost daily, I find 2-3 beautiful cucumbers sitting by my back door. I have gotten pretty creative using these up, and this couscous salad turned out to … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Garden, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Sides
Compound Butter {fresh summer herbs and jam}
I absolutely love making compound butter throughout the year. It is so incredibly easy to do and makes eating toast, biscuits or just plain bread so much more fun. I recently hosted a girls night at my house and served … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Quick & Easy, Treats
Creamy Chicken Roll Ups
I ate these delicious bundles growing up and they have recently become a comfort food staple in our family. The recipe uses store bought crescent rolls that are wrapped around a creamy chicken filling. They are incredibly easy to make … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Main Dish, Quick & Easy
Asian Broccoli Slaw with Chicken & Peanut Sauce
When the humidity rises and the summer heat has you sneaking away to stick your head in the freezer, the thought of heating up the house cooking becomes totally unappealing. That’s when salads transform from a healthy lunch option into … Continue reading
Filed under Main Dish, Quick & Easy, Sides
Cheesecake filled Strawberries
With strawberry season right around the corner, I have been searching for some new strawberry recipes. I came across this one from the Our Best Bites cookbook and decided to make them for a summer cookout this past weekend. The … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Quick & Easy, Treats
Dorito Taco Salad
Finally! It’s arrived! Warm summer weather always makes me want a crispy salad. This easy Dorito Taco Salad has been a staple in my family since I can remember. It is very easy and very affordable. You may even have … Continue reading
Filed under Cook, Main Dish, Quick & Easy
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