Most Friday nights we are in bed by ten o’clock, or right after the re-runs of Shark Tank (any other fans out there? We WILL have a million dollar idea…someday). But ten o’clock! On a Friday night! Because during the week I stay up until midnight (or later) catching up on favorite shows, writing blog…
Salad, Soups & Sides
Oven Baked Blue Cheese & Cheddar Sweet Potato Rounds
I’ve realized my taste for certain foods has changed since I’ve been married. I like onions. I like buffalo wings. Cherry-dipped vanilla cones are growing on me. And I really like blue cheese. All things I never liked and never ate before I married Brett. All things he loves. I don’t think I even tried blue cheese…
BBQ Chopped Chicken, Bacon & Apple Salad
Chopped salads are popping up all over the interweb. And every time I see one I think to myself, “Ooh I’ve got to make one!” I love chopped salads. Forkfuls of finely chopped romaine lettuce loaded with lots of yummy toppings and plenty of dressing are just the best kind of salads. Don’t you…
Lemon Pepper & Feta Roasted Asparagus
How do you like your asparagus? I almost always prefer it roasted, prepared with some extra virgin olive oil and a little salt and pepper. No matter how you like it, it’s a super easy and healthy side to serve and I just can’t get enough of it come spring time. This time I decided…
Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup
I shared this Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup over at Mom it Forward several weeks ago. I never would have thought I would eat mushroom soup, none-the-less like it. Ever. Up until a couple of years ago, I hated mushrooms. Hated the flavor, the texture, the smell. I’ve come a long way!…
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili
I’ve had this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili on my list to make for several weeks now, just waiting for the perfect opportunity to try it. I saw it over at Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice and new I needed to try it…mostly for my husband’s sake. I just adapted it every so slightly, according to what…
Slow Cooker Sausage, Apple & Sage Stuffing
I have a fear of cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I can handle a few sides and a dessert, but doing it all? Plus the turkey? I’m out. When the day comes that I’m forced to do it all on my own I might just have a heart attack. Making sure everything comes together perfectly, timing everything…
Slow Cooker Beef & Sweet Potato Stew
We spent several days playing at the park this week enjoying 70 degree weather. In November. My cheeks got a little sun-kissed. My two year old was in shorts. And we played to our little hearts’ content, or as much as we could until nap time. But now we’ve got a storm comin’ in. Rain and…
Post Trick-or-Treating Chili Recipe Roundup
Growing up we always had Chili for our post Trick-or-Treating meal. I grew up in southern Colorado and it was usually freezing cold come October 31st…sometimes even snowing. It was typical to wear layers of clothes, beanies, and gloves under our costumes to try and stay warm. By the time we’d get home our fingers…
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
I’m currently obsessed with quinoa. Not that it’s new to me, it’s just been a while since I’ve cooked with it. And can I just say this chili knocked dinner out of the park? Hubby loved it. And even my picky two year old liked it. This Quinoa Chicken Chili is thick…