One of the best things about spending time with family is sharing a meal together. Like most of us, you probably have at least one or two loved ones with special dietary needs. If you’ve got a vegan or vegetarian coming to dinner, don’t panic! It may seem a little strange or intimidating, but creating […]
Spring is the perfect time to get the family together around the dinner table to share a homemade meal and spend some quality time together. When I think of family dinners, I think of classic comfort food that my mom used to make – like chicken casseroles, lasagna, and meatloaf! Especially during the rainy and […]
Breakfast for dinner is such a treat. Just yesterday, I made scrambled eggs and ham for dinner, and it was absolutely satisfying. Breakfast recipes are usually pretty quick to begin with – because who wants to do a lot of work first thing in the morning? But they’re also great for cleaning out extra eggs […]
Dump dinners and spring are the best combination. Any easy recipe that gives me more time to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air (though it’s still a bit chilly) is a good option! The days are getting longer, and my patience in the kitchen is getting shorter. Game plan: Come home from work, toss […]
Casseroles are just perfect for family dinners. They’re usually big enough to feed a crowd and simple enough to make in an hour or less. That’s why so many classic American family dinner recipes are casseroles! When I think back to my family meals around the table (oh so long ago), the best dishes were […]
Every southern cook knows that the cast iron skillet is one of your most important pieces of kitchenware. It’s such a versatile tool that you may not even realize how often you use it, but you can cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All three meals in one skillet! It’s a fun way to cook, because […]
Mmm, stuffed peppers. If I had to pick the best dinner recipe I’ve ever made, this would be it! SO yummy. I truly can’t wait to make this Healthy Beef Stuffed Pepper Dump Dinner again! What makes these peppers so great? They’re EASY! The most complicated part is hollowing the peppers, and even that takes […]
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve all got turkey on the brain! Tomorrow is the biggest cooking day of the year, but chances are the family is already in town today, and you’ll need something for tonight. You don’t want to cook—you’ll be getting enough of that tomorrow. You don’t want to go out […]
When I am trying to come up with a menu for a larger dinner party, I like to think big. A more substantial piece of meat is definitely a desirable option. Pork roasts easily fit in that category. I like serving a roast or a turkey or a whole chicken if I am having a […]
Fall is upon us, and it is time to take stock of all of the wonderful chicken recipes to make in your slow cooker. Some of these chicken recipes will put you in the mood for some great fall activities. This is also the time when my family loves having a warm and satisfying meal […]
