• Orange Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks

    Inspiration for recipes can come from the strangest places. During my kiddos 24/7 Disney Channel stage, there were commercial breaks that went through recipe ideas with their favorite stars.  The idea behind the commercials was to encourage kids to try…

  • Quick and Easy Ramen Noodles

    By popular demand, I would like to give you my Quick and Easy Ramen Noodles recipe. Ramen is not a recipe I planned to share, so pardon the lack of pictures in the instructions. I simply was not prepared. I…

  • Italian Chicken Tenders Parmesan

    Italian Chicken Tenders – Two Meals in One

    Who loves Chicken Parmesan? I know I do.  It is delicious! I have one kiddo who does not like sauce or noodles of any kind. Needless to say the idea of chicken covered in sauce next to spaghetti covered in…

  • Creamy Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

    Earlier this week, I was cruising YouTube looking for inspiration. I put chicken in the search bar and found Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes. Garlic, butter, chicken, potatoes – how can this possibly go wrong? Since it is impossible…

  • Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall cheesy potatoes is a favorite for them all. My family loves Cheesy Potato Casserole. It goes with ham at Easter. It goes along side chicken or pork cooked out on the grill. I really think Cheesy…

  • Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Noodles

    I love to spiralize vegetables.  It is one of the joys of my life.  I have convinced my kiddos to eat vegetables they previously declared “gross” simply by cutting them into noodle shapes.  Can it really be so simple? Spiralized…

  • Air Fryer Pork Chops

    I love breaded pork chops.  Crispy on the outside, yet moist and juicy on the inside is just the perfect combination for a pork chop in my humble opinion.  The best way I knew to accomplish this delicious combination is…

  • Summer BBQ Ready Baked Beans

    Summer is my favorite time of year.  The world seems better with warm weather and sunshine.  One of my favorite parts of Summer is all the backyard BBQs.  These crockpot baked beans take very little effort, but are big on…

  • Tastes like a Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Baked Potato soup is one of the few soups my whole family loves.  While I love soup, the hubby and kiddos are not huge fans. The taste of bacon and cheese may contribute to their love of this soup, but…

  • Take-In instead of Take-Out

    I love Chinese take-out.  It is one of my favorite Saturday night dinners. We have our favorite spot and everyone has their favorite dish. Some nights I crave the flavors, but have no interest in the expense or the trek…