It has been a long time since I cooked anything with barley in it. This Beef Barley Soup Recipe caught my eye, it sounded really good with the cold temperatures we’ve been having here in upper Michigan this week. I have had a very busy schedule and decided it was time to get the slow … Read more
This is a knock off of Wendy’s Chili Recipe. To be honest it has been a long time since I have had a bowl of Wendy’s Chili, but I do believe it comes pretty close. This is a delicious combination of flavors with not much prep time, but you do have to allow ample … Read more
If you like spaghetti and you are in the mood for something a little different this Italian Chicken and Peppers Spaghetti Recipe is for you. The combination of peppers, mushrooms and onions along with the chicken is delicious. This is a simple recipe and is fairly quick to prepare. As far as the chicken you … Read more
Fall is in the air and chicken noodle soup is cooking in the slow cooker. I am one of those people that loves soup any time of the year. The temperature fell into the 50’s here; but has jumped back up to near 90. Highly unusual for us this time of year. This Slow Cooker … Read more
It has been awhile since I have prepared ant type of Asian food and for some reason this Chicken Stir fry Recipe sounded good. We have been eating a little on the heavy side and something on the light side was on the menu. This recipe is a delicious combination of chicken and vegetables, … Read more
It is just a crazy week here with a lot to do. I really needed something simple and again it was the slow cooker to the rescue. This Slow Cooker Pork Chop Recipe is as simple as it gets; if you like pork and are short on time give this recipe a try. It is … Read more
This Cowboy Spaghetti Recipe has a great combination of flavors. It is a little different than the regular spaghetti sauce we are use to. The bacon and cooked onions along with the cheese, and beer turn this into a delicious spaghetti recipe. The fired roasted diced tomatoes give this recipe a special touch-in short … Read more
Even now that my kids have grown up Macaroni and Cheese still is a favorite side dish for us to serve with a variety of different main dishes. We sometimes serve it as a main dish, depending on the kind of mood the family is in; or in other words, what everyone would like … Read more
As in the rest of the country the heat wave continues here in upper Michigan. I was a little reluctant to prepare this Beef Macaroni and Cheese Recipe, but decided to turn on the air conditioner, and do it anyway. It doesn’t require much baking time, so it didn’t heat thinks up to badly. This … Read more
I was asked to cook for a get together at he Church. Cold salads always seem to go good for pot lucks or a large get together. This Bow Tie Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe has good color due to the imitation crab meat; so it presents itself very well. The blend of flavors is … Read more
I love one dish meals and this Chicken and Biscuit Casserole Recipe is going on top of my favorites list; the whole family loved it. It was seasoned perfectly for our taste and was very simple to prepare. I made a few minor changes to the recipe, which is already included into the recipe posted … Read more
I have purchased these in the store many times and I just imagined how good they would be if made fresh, so this Chicken Chimichanga Recipe was placed on the menu. Folding this type of recipe is always a challenge for me, but I think it worked out quite well. Looking at the history of … Read more
It has been awhile since I prepared any Mexican meals. When my son suggested burritos I thought it was a great idea. Plain are pretty good, but I decided to fancy it up a little bit. The addition of fresh tomatoes, sour cream, fresh green onions, then filled and topped with shredded cheese, turned this … Read more
We were having one of those days that no one could figure out what to have for supper. After careful thought and a lot of undecidedness we settled on this Simple Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe. There is not a lot of prep time and it is a very easy recipe. I am not a … Read more
Great for Breakfast or a great supper. When my son suggested this for supper I wasn’t sure what to think; but I went with the idea, and I was glad I did. What a nice treat. The eggs are a nice added touch. Several times a year we will do what we call a supper … Read more
When I think of spaghetti I always think of the Italian recipes with the tomato sauce. It is like my son pointed out; spaghetti is just the name of the pasta. For something different I decided on this Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. It’s a simple recipe, but it is time consuming because you have to … Read more
I had a role of ground turkey in the fridge and was trying to figure out what to do with it, and for some reason meatloaf came to mind. I have never tried this and was a little worried about the texture, but it turned out great and the flavor was excellent. This Turkey Meatloaf … Read more
This is a great recipe for using up that leftover ham from Easter. There is very little prep time and it is a delicious combination of flavors. You and your family will love it. So plan ahead for a dinner using your Easter leftovers and give this Country Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe a try. … Read more
It was a beautiful spring day here in upper Michigan and the thought of firing up the grill got me excited. I marinated the ribs overnight and it was time to get the grill ready. I just love this time of the year when everything starts turning green, but the weather is still cool enough … Read more
Spaghetti and Meatballs always go good together. I have wanted to make Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and it was just one of those nights we were all in the mood for spaghetti. Although I thought this might be kind of hard to do; it was very simple. The whole Family loved it and I have a … Read more
