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Broccoli & Chicken Pasta

Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Pasta
If your house is any like mine during the week, it is completely hectic and busy! Between work projects, school projects, laundry, and attempting to make the house look semi-clutter free, preparing the dreaded week night meal can become such a daunting task for many parents (mostly moms). A trick...

Mung Bean and Spinach Soup (Mongo)

Pork, Slow cooker
You can't help but crave for hearty soups in the fall and winter seasons. This recipe is actually a classic Filipino soup made with mung beans. Mung beans are small, lentil-like split beans. Mung beans are commonly used in Chinese cuisine, where they are called l? dòu (??, literally "green...

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tenders w/ Avocado & Roasted Corn Salsa

Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Salads
July 4th celebrations across the country are under way and it is all about the all mighty barbecue. This recipe for grilled chipotle chicken uses chicken tenders for quick and easy barbecuing, but it can easily be substituted with chicken wings, drumettes, breasts and even a whole chicken for roasting....

Spring Veggies and Beef Soup

Beef, Slow cooker
Spring vegetables are colorful, delicious and sweet. In this recipe, the soup is made with beef pre-cut from the grocery store, usually made for stews. Another great cut of beef to use in this soup is the thinly sliced, "sandwich" beef, referring that it can be used for Philly steak...

Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken w/ Herb Roasted Purple Potatoes

Baked/Roasted, Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Dinner time for the modern family, and especially the modern mom, has become a chore that so many do not look forward to because of the anxiety it brings on to the cook of the household. The question, "What's for dinner?" has become a question many moms are fearful to answer...

Rigatoni in Sausage Ragu

Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Pasta, Pork
My husband LOVES Italian sausage. It's one of his favorite things to eat. So, I thought on this slow Saturday, that I would make him a great pasta dish using ground Italian sausage. Most neighborhoods today have wonderful local Italian and world grocery stores where you can find great ingredients for your...

Chicken Soup

Kid-friendly
As I was cruising down the grocery store isles with my list of things and ingredients to buy for the week, I was also trying to find inspiration, specifically in the pasta section. Pasta is just one of those comfort foods that so many people go to, especially on chilly...

Fried Egg Rolls

Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
I must admit, there is something deliciously awesome about a greasy little egg roll. The problem with making these great rolls is the time it takes to prep all the ingredients and roll each and every one. On Mother's Day, after my husband and kids treated me to a fabulous...

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Homemade Buttermilk Recipe: Easy and Quick DIY Buttermilk at Home

Vegetarian, Kid-friendly
Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient used in countless recipes, from pancakes to fried chicken and salad dressings. If you find yourself in a pinch without buttermilk, don't worry! This step-by-step guide will show you how to make homemade buttermilk with just two simple ingredients. Plus, it's a cost-effective solution that...

How To Make Perfectly Cooked Rice: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Vegetarian, 30 minutes or less
Cooking rice can seem like a simple task, but achieving that perfectly fluffy and tender result can be a bit tricky, especially if you're new to the kitchen. Fear not! In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through how to cook rice flawlessly every time, using commonly available ingredients and...

Easy Italian Sausage Dirty Rice

Kid-friendly, 30 minutes or less
Dirty Rice is a southern dish, most particularly popular and coming from Cajun and Creole country. My version of dirty rice uses Italian sausage, out of it's casing, instead of chopped liver and ground pork and dirty rice seasonings that you can easily find on Amazon. Other southern style rice dishes...

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Pho

Poultry, Kid-friendly, 30 minutes or less
Rotisserie chicken has always and will always be a staple in my house. There are so many ways to turn this delicious store-bought chicken into various meals. You can now easily find pho ingredients on Amazon so you can make it at home.One thing me and my family always crave is pho....

Eggplant Cream Salad

Vegetarian, Entertaining/Holidays
Sponsored post Anamina.comWe love this recipe, and all our friends do too, which is why we make it almost every week. It's extremely simple, quick, and incredibly delicious.Ingredients: • 4 large eggplants, roasted and peeled (about 1.8 – 2.2 lbs) • 1 heaping tablespoon of grated salt, possibly less if you food•...

5 Air-Fryer Recipes You Have to Try

Poultry, Pork, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, 30 minutes or less
Image SourceDo you love fried foods, but the excessive fat and calories make you think twice about indulging? Or is it the oil splatters, messy cleanup job, and lingering oil smell due to which fried foods are a no-no in your kitchen? If any of these reasons sound familiar, you...

4 Delicious Corn Recipes You Must Try

Vegetarian, Grilled, Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less, Entertaining/Holidays
Image source Corn is one of the most beloved vegetables, especially during the summer months when fresh corn is in season. Its sweet, starchy kernels are incredibly versatile, lending themselves to a wide array of dishes from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Corn is nutritious as well, providing fiber,...

Healthy and Hearty Main Course Recipes

Poultry, Beef, Pork, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays
Source Whoever said healthy eating was boring obviously didn't know what to put in the cooking pot. You don't have to put your heart at risk or your weighing scale out of whack to satisfy your taste buds. Healthy meals can be just as filling and finger-licking good. However, we'll...

8 Super-Easy, Healthy Dessert Ideas

Desserts, Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less
8 Super-Easy, Healthy Dessert Ideas Image source   Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up dessert. With a little creativity, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with nutritious and delicious treats.    That’s because many classic dessert ingredients like sugar, butter, cream, and white flour provide empty calories and...

3 Delicious Recipes to Incorporate Protein into Your Diet

30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly
Image Source You might have heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” The food we eat has a huge impact on our bodies. It influences our health, lifestyle, motivation, and general well-being. With so many processed food, junk food, and fast food options available, many of us tend...

Four Amazing Potato Recipes You Should Try

Vegetarian, Baked/Roasted, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays, 30 minutes or less
  Image Source Potatoes are the ultimate vegetable. They can be made in various forms, everybody loves them, and they go with every imaginable food item. Whether it’s a delicious garlicky mash served as a side with a tenderloin steak or those magical peri-peri wedges from Nandos - potatoes are...

How To Make Really Good Crockpot Baby Back Ribs?

Pork, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays, Baked/Roasted, Grilled
  Image Source Are you a fan of fall-off-the-bone tender and flavor-packed ribs? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. This blog will share the secrets of creating delicious slow-cooked baby back ribs that will leave your taste buds begging for more. They come from the part of...