Weeknight Meals
With forty-five years of homecooking experience, I believe Weeknight Meals are best kept inexpensive and relatively quick to prepare. These meals must be nourishing, comforting, and of course -DELICIOUS! I want my family rushing back for more – and yours too, right?! This collection of meals are all of that!
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's Pie Comfort food at it's best! The thing about Shepherds Pie is, it's a tasty way to use up what you have on hand. I tend to craft it a bit more but you don't need to. Follow the general recipe in equal amounts and you'll soon create your own Potato...
BBQ Black-eyed Peas
BBQ Black-eyed Peas I'm sure your family will be as surprised as mine to find that they honestly enjoy BBQ Black-eyed Peas. For those reluctant to try cooking their own dried beans, this recipe is a great place to start. Blackeyed Peas4 cups Dried Blackeyed Peas...
Grammie’s Best Pinto Beans Recipe
Grammie's Best Pinto Beans Recipe Grammie's Best Pinto Beans can be served mashed similarly to refried beans or left whole. Either way, they are perfectly seasoned and delicious! Use them as a side dish, a primary filling, or as a layer in any number of other recipes....
Chicken and Rice Dinner
Chicken and Rice Dinner All the nutritious goodness of homemade Chicken Soup - only better!! This health-promoting Chicken and Rice is slow food, patiently crafted with the layered, comforting flavors of roasted chicken, vegetables, aromatics, fresh herbs, and...
Spanish Rice Bar
Spanish Rice Bar One of the great things about this recipe is that it's full of flavor, but it's entirely family friendly. No need to worry about spiciness for the kids, - or grandpa as it may be! Using only a small amount of Mild Chili Powder and Black Pepper along...
BBQ Black-eyed Peas
In terms of preparedness, having black-eyed peas available to serve your family is as nutritionally wise as it is delicious.
Lentils with Pasta
Lentils with Pasta Lentils with Pasta is Mediterranean-inspired comfort food at its best. It's cost-efficient and adapts deliciously to what's available on hand. Lentils and Pasta3 1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (*divided - see directions)2 medium Yellow or...
Lentils with Pasta
Lentils with Pasta is Mediterranean-inspired comfort food at its best. It’s cost-efficient and adapts deliciously to what’s available on hand.
Grammie’s Best Pinto Beans Recipe
This Grammie’s Best Pinto Beans Recipe hits the spot when the mood strikes or when pennies are few. Delicious!
Chicken and Rice Dinner
All the nutritious goodness of homemade Chicken Soup – only better!! This health-promoting Chicken and Rice is slow food, patiently crafted with layered comforting, delicious flavor.
Cheese Potatoes with Ham
This delicious Cheese Potatoes recipe is a family favorite. Created early in my homemaking years, all of our kids grew up enjoying it.
Cheese Potatoes with Ham
Cheese Potatoes with Ham Cheese Potatoes. Comfort food at it's best! As versatile and delicious a recipe as you can imagine. With the addition of ham, this is an amazing main-dish. If preferred, the ham can be left out, and it becomes a fantastic side dish to...
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake
My Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake is decidedly a family favorite. It reliably bakes up rich, gooey, and delicious! Relatively easy to make, this meaty, cheesy, highly flavorful comfort food dish pairs well with a fresh, crisp salad for a complete meal.
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake
My Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake is decidedly a family favorite. It reliably bakes up rich, gooey, and delicious!
Savory Southwestern Sweet Potato Pie
Savory Southwestern Sweet Potato Pie Layered and assembled much like a Shepherd's Pie, this all-in-one Southwest seasoned dish is sure to please. Southwestern Seasoned Ground Meat1 Tablespoon olive oil1 whole Onion (chopped small)6 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)1 1/2...
Savory Southwestern Sweet Potato Pie
Layered and assembled much like a Shepherd’s Pie, this all-in-one Southwest seasoned dish is sure to please.
Spanish Rice Bar
The greatest thing about this recipe is that it’s full of flavor, but it’s entirely family friendly. No need to worry about spiciness for the kids, or grandpa as it may be!
Grammie’s Best Sloppy Joe’s
Seasoned to perfection, you’ll notice these Joe’s are beefy, peppery, and robust with just the right sweetness to have…
Grammie’s Best Sloppy Joe’s
Grammie's Best Sloppy Joe's Seasoned to perfection, these Joe's are peppery, beefy, and robust with just the right amount of sweetness to have you and your guests eyeing for seconds. 2 medium Yellow or Sweet Onion (chopped medium)1 large Red or Yellow Sweet Pepper...
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey leftovers are easy to use up with this flexible Turkey Tetrazzini recipe. No Turkey leftovers, left? No problem! Cooked Chicken works…
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazzini Turkey and Chicken work equally well in this delicious, versatile pasta recipe. 4 Tablespoons Butter1 large Yellow or Sweet Onion (chopped)4 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)1 pound Baby Bella or White Button Mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)1.5 Tablespoons...
Garden Fresh Rotini
This garden-fresh recipe is one of the earliest originals from my kitchen. Italian inspired, it’s a great family meal to tuck a bunch of veggies and nutrition into.
Healthy Fried Rice
Family favorite here! Not THE favorite, but definitely a favorite. When I served Fried Rice a few weeks back, a heavy dose of nostalgic delight gripped…
Easy Go-To Spaghetti
Around here, we serve this version of Spaghetti by itself and in a bowl. It’s part of the quick and easy…
Garden Fresh Rotini
This garden-fresh recipe is one of the earliest originals from my kitchen. Italian inspired, it’s a great family meal to tuck a bunch of veggies […]
Healthy Fried Rice
Family favorite here! Not THE favorite, but definitely a favorite. I raised my family with this recipe on the table
Easy Go-To Spaghetti
Easy 'Go-To' Spaghetti A quick and easy version of American-style Meat Sauce with Spaghetti. Casual, yummy, comfort food! Main Ingredients2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 medium Yellow or Sweet Onions (chopped small)1 medium Green Pepper (seeded and chopped...
Cuban Black Beans On Toast (or her sweet sister…) Molasses Baked Beans On Toast
Beans. I might be going out on a limb here. But trust me. With a couple of extra touches, this meal is delightful enough for company. Really!
Chilies and Cheese Bake
With a casual dinner party coming up quickly this week, and an extended family meal need to fill, I decided to serve our favorite Chilies and Cheese Bake. Best described as…
Pan Grilled Pork Chop Sandwiches
These sandwiches are sure “hungry-man pleasers” but light enough not to overwhelm smaller appetites. Quicker than a flash to get to the table…