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I love a good beef stroganoff….and I’m always looking for ways that I can make some of my favorite meals faster. Stroganoff is one of those meals that can be cooked super-slow (I love my crock pot version!) or labor-intensive (think: fresh mushrooms, sliced steak, and slow-thickened sauce on the stove top). While this […]
This super-easy recipe for Meatball Alfredo Pasta has been one of our family’s favorite go-to meals on busy nights for years. I love using different types of pasta (break away from the typical Fettucini Alfredo!) and if you’ve never tried them before, meatballs in Alfredo sauce are delicious! I think I may like Alfredo-meatballs […]
Disclosure: This is sponsored recipe for Hatch Chile Co through 15 Minute Suppers. Recipe & opinions are my own. Be sure to read to the end of the post for the 3-winner GIVEAWAY of Hatch Chiles! A few weeks ago, a cooler box arrived with 5 pounds of frozen Hatch chiles… As I’ve mentioned before, […]
This week’s 15 Minute Supper recipe was a complete experiment. I had a zucchini and some sausage I wanted to use…and not a lot of time. The “not a lot of time” thing seems to be happening quite a bit at dinner time. I know I’m not alone in this. Between picking one daughter […]
This Southwest chipotle chicken taco or salad recipe is sponsored by Hidden Valley through TapInfluence, but all thoughts as well as the recipe are my own. Perhaps it is because of my California roots. Or maybe my taste buds are simply more attuned to the flavors of the Southwest. I just LOVE chipotle-flavored dishes. […]
The other day, meatballs were on sale at the grocery store…so of course I had to pick some up. Not in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs, I set off to figure out a different way to enjoy some meatballs. What I came up with - super-easy meatball sliders - were a hit. They’re perfect […]
My intention when I made this Cuban pork chops recipe for my family was not to share it on the blog. I really just wanted to make something simple, eat it, and enjoy a relaxing evening with a full belly. I was actually looking forward to a meal with no responsibilities other than to […]
Do you ever discover a new recipe that is such a hit with everyone in the family that people ask for it again and again…the same week? THIS is that recipe. It all started with a ham. I had cooked a ham for dinner and had too many leftovers. The ham got me thinking […]
I love a good stew. And this is a good stew. I was determined to try a somewhat traditional Irish recipe to celebrate my Irish roots (because St. Patrick’s Day should not ONLY be celebrated with green desserts and green candy. Ha!). I was somewhat disappointed that every recipe I found that was considered Irish […]
This post brought to you by Giant Eagle. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to create from-scratch meals for my family, but sometimes it's just not feasible. Time and energy definitely play a factor in whether or not I put a fresh-cooked dinner on the table. Rather than reaching for pizza, frozen foods, or […]
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