I cook what I want, I cook what I need
I’ve been making a really nice beef stew for several years, and it takes a really long time to cook it right. So, I got the idea I should convert it over to the Instant Pot. It’s a delicious stew that is packed with beef, […]
Summer is here and it’s a perfect time to take the family on a fun camping trip! Dutch ovens are a great way to cook some of your favorite recipes on vacation. What you might not know is that it’s also a good way to […]
I am always looking for new and innovative ways to prepare salmon. It’s such a healthy fish and the family adores it! So when I discovered the Backwoods Gourmet Channel on YouTube and his recipe for this delicious smoked salmon I was over the moon! […]
I’ve been making this taco casserole since my kids were just little sprouts. Extra cheesy taco casserole is not only kid-friendly but also Mom-friendly! A few simple ingredients combine into a flavorful casserole that can also be prepared in advance. It has been adapted from […]
I scream, you all scream, we all scream for…stuffed pork loin! A versatile and forgiving dish that can pretty much be stuffed with anything you like. I chose a bacon wrapped pork loin stuffed with herbed goat cheese, spinach, & mushroom stuffed pork loin. This […]
A true classic chicken parmesan dish when executed properly is a comforting and satisfying dish that will be a star of your Sunday dinner repertoire. I will tell you up front that this is time consuming to prepare, however, it is well worth it. So […]
Nothing says home like Mom’s meatloaf with sauerkraut and tomatoes, or comfort food. While a traditional meatloaf is good, one that is stuffed with goodies like tomatoes and sauerkraut is even better. When I first started making this years ago, I was not a lover […]
The best things in life are simple, and flavorful! Smoked BBQ chicken wings are a delicacy worth doing for weekend dinners, meal prep, or a make ahead meal for the week that can be heated and eaten up in very little time.
Mr. Monday Is Meatloaf’s family hales from Kentucky, and as a result one of the first dishes I desperately sought out to make when we were first married was a classic chicken and dumpling stew. The very first time we went to visit his family I got to meet the lady who is the end-all to beat-all cook in their family – Aunt Glenna.
It’s post-Christmas, and the fam is so very over the rich holiday food! Not only that but I’m exhausted from all the cooking and baking. I needed a break, and so did they.