Recipes that are easy and good
I have wanted to work with these Manicotti Shells for a while but kind of shied away from them because I figured like stuffed shells it would take a lot of time. It was not really all that bad. I chose this Stuffed Manicotti Shells Recipe because it was simple and did not require many … Read more
This Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe has a good blend of flavors and like most slow cooker recipes there is not much prep time involved. One of the things I like about making soup in the slow cooker is that it is almost impossible to overcook it. If you get tied up on something and can’t … Read more
I wish I had turned down the heat a little bit in this recipe, but what is hot to me seems to be mild for other people; my wife said it was perfect. Depending on what you like you may want to season this recipe to taste. Depending how large of an area you live … Read more
Wow! This is a great combination of flavors. This Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast is so simple to put together and it’s incredible. A couple of packets of seasoning, a chuck roast, broth, and some sliced onion, and it’s into the slow cooker. I am not usually big on using seasoning packed mixes, but I … Read more
Cease salad croutons add crunch and seasoning to this Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe. This is a great recipe for any type of get together and would certainly be a great addition to the menu for a super bowl party. This is a simple recipe that only requires several ingredients, has very little cooking or … Read more
I enjoy soup any time of the year but during the cold weather it is especially good. When I saw this Potato Soup Recipe with bacon added in as one of the ingredients I decided to give it a try. As usual the bacon did a remarkable job of adding flavor to the soup. It … Read more
The cold weather lingers on here in Upper Michigan so I thought it was a good time to warm the kitchen up a little bit with some baking. The sweets that were left over from the Holidays, that were in the freezer, are gone; so I took this opportunity to replenish the supply. These Chocolate … Read more
Here in Upper Michigan the temperatures our just terrible this week. We have single digits for daytime highs that are barely above zero and wind chills going in to the 30-40 below zero range. This put the family in the mood for chili real fast. There is no doubt that the best way to make … Read more
It’s always great to have a good side dish siting in the recipe file, so if you need a recipe to go with those spur of the moment dinner decisions, there is one available without doing a lot of searching. This Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe is much like macaroni and cheese except the … Read more
I like preparing stir fry recipes, so when I came across this Sweet and Sour Sausage Stir Fry Recipe, I thought I would give it a try. It is obvious this is not your standard stir fry but the blend of the pineapple with the smoked sausage was a good combination of flavors. This is … Read more
When I saw this Chili Beef and Noodles Recipe the first thing that came to my mind was Chili Mac because of the use of the chili seasoning and pasta; but it is quite a bit different. The combination of flavors seems to kind of balance between chili and pasta sauce but you could easily … Read more
I was planning on serving mashed potatoes with dinner but was in search for a recipe that was a little different. This Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe seemed to fit into the dinner menu very well. This mashed potato recipe is a little more work but it is worth the additional effort. This is a simple … Read more
Things got really busy this past weekend, so busy, it’s pretty bad when it’s hard to find time to cook. With Monday not looking much better it was Slow Cooker to the rescue again. When I saw this Slow Cooker Lazy Mans Ribs Recipe, I though it looked really good. I love the way pork … Read more
When you’re hosting a party weather its game day or some other special get together its nice you can have food prepared that is ready to serve. This Baked Chili Dog recipe fits the situation nicely. All the condiments are already added to the hot dogs and they are ready to eat when they come … Read more
In search of something different I came across this Beef Pot Pie Recipe and decided to give it a try. One dish dinners appeal to me because there is usually not a lot of cleanup afterward and most of them can be put together quickly. This is a great afterschool dish because it can be … Read more
Make sure you have some wet naps on hand when you serve this Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe, its gooey and delicious. This chicken recipe takes some time to prepare but it is well worth the effort. The chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the Honey Ginger blends into the flour coating … Read more
It’s hard to believe but I have never prepared whole wheat pancakes up till now. I really like pancakes and frequently make regular, or buttermilk pancakes. There was no Buttermilk Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe on this blog so I decided to go ahead and give it a try. Like most pancake recipes this is … Read more
The football season is ending and the Super Bowl is only a few weeks away. When I saw this Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings Recipe I figured it would be great on a Super Bowl Party menu. I have prepared a lot of chicken wing recipes and I think this has to be one of … Read more
There are so many ways to put macaroni salads together it’s easy to forget how simple it is to throw together a quick and easy Classic Macaroni Salad. I was looking for a simple recipe to go along with a Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings recipe; which is being used for my next blog post. … Read more
I had to go out of town again for the afternoon, so being short on time, I decided on another slow cooker recipe. This Slow Cooker Asian Style Round Steak Recipe reminded me a lot of Chop Suey so I decided to give it a try. There is not a lot of prep time with … Read more