Main Dish

Beef & Bean Chili

Is there anything better on a cold fall/winter evening than having a warm bowl of chili?  Maybe.  But this is ranked up there.  I love to eat mine with cheese, sour cream, and corn chips.  After you’ve tried this you will never want to buy chili in a can again! […]

 

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

One of my number one foods in the whole world is Macaroni and Cheese.  My sister created this recipe and it is my favorite.  I love the combination of these three cheeses!  But the best part, it stays creamy even after being in the fridge and reheated.  This recipe makes […]

 

Southwest Nachos

This is a meal we had on a regular basis when I was growing up.  However, it started out being called “Taco Salad”.  I have given it a new name because using lettuce as a garnish didn’t really constitute a “salad”.  The way we eat it resembles more like nachos. […]

 

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I will start by first saying, “don’t knock it ’til you try it”.  My MIL made these, and at first, I couldn’t believe the ingredients.  But I ended up loving them along with the rest of my family.  They would be perfect for a party, or over rice for dinner. […]

 

Apple Sausage Pasta

An interesting combination, but I love the contrast of the savory meat and the sweet juice. We usually don’t have any leftovers of this, and in my house, that’s a good sign.  

 

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Have you ever had one of those jammed packed, crazy busy days where you almost go cross-eyed?  And at the end of the day, you don’t have the energy to cook for yourself, let alone your family? Who am I kidding? If you are like me, that describes almost every […]

 

Bacon and Mushroom Carbonara

This indulgent dish is worth the time it takes to make especially on your cheat days.  Not only does it give you luxurious creamy sauce but adding to that the savory bacon and mushrooms almost put it over the top. ALTERATIONS – there are several things you can do to […]