I love simple dinner recipes that are quick to fix and family friendly. This Spanish rice casserole with bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, ground beef and of course rice has been a big hit around here. I serve this with a side salad, some cut up garden tomatoes and cucumbers when they are in season […]
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Everything is better with a nice Marinara sauce. This pasta casserole is the perfect example. The sauce cooks the noodles and pork and the end result is a baking dish full of Italian yumminess. (Yes, I know that’s not really a word 😉 ) As a mom, I like the fact that I can “hide” […]
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This Chili con Carne casserole is easy to put together and the perfect meal for any chili loving family. Full of flavor with all the beans, chilies and seasonings and plenty of beef and rice to fill you up, this delicious casserole is a crowd pleaser. It’s quick and easy to throw together, perfect for […]
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I love making hardy soups and stews throughout the winter. It usually turns out to be more than we can eat in one meal. Sometimes it’s just enough leftover for me for lunch the next day, but other times it’s a little more than that … but not quite enough for dinner for the whole […]
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My husband grew up on sausage and grits in the morning. While a microwave sausage patty and instant grits will do during the week, this weekend version is a real treat. It’s good home-cooking, perfect for a cozy family weekend, but pretty enough to serve at a brunch. This is also perfect for church or […]
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Using your freezer is a smart and effective way to provide hot meals for your family, especially if the majority of those meals are casseroles! Here are a few good tips to making sure your casserole freezer cooking day is successful! Prepare two casseroles any time you make one. Put one in the oven to […]
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If you want to throw together the perfect meal, you need to make sure that you keep all of your casserole pantry staples on hand. Here is a list that you can print to check your inventory against. By keeping these casserole ingredients on hand, you will be able to create a beautiful meal in […]
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Most casserole dishes are made in the oven in a piece of bakeware made for creating casseroles. But did you know you can also make casseroles in your crockpot? Here is a simple and delicious recipe that I have been using for years! Quick and delicious casseroles in your crockpot will not only cut down […]
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Casserole bakeware is essential for every day meals and holiday baking. However, choosing the wrong size can mean the difference between a delicious meal or a very dry casserole dish! Here’s how you can make sure that the next time you are making a delicious meal, you choose the right casserole bakeware for your family […]
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Every casserole recipe has its own distinctive ingredients and flavors but, for each, the basic cooking process is the same. Here are the four key steps for a perfectly cooked and delicious meat casserole. Step 1: Place flour on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meat and toss to coat. Shake off […]
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We’ve had pizza bread for dinner around here for as long as I can remember. We’ve made it with toast, English Muffins, tortilla pizza etc. My personal favorite though is French Bread Pizza. My friend Christine – The Menu Mom was kind enough to share this recipe with us. French Bread Pizza Prep time: […]
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Valentine’s Day is a day to share with the ones that you love. <3 There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family…so I’m gifting you with a short ebook that gives you plenty of ideas to do just that. Inside you’ll find: 7 Ideas for Kids Fun stuff for the […]
Continue readingThis week’s Site of Note is Living On A Dime. If you’ve been a reader for a while you already know about Tawra and Jill, but I thought they deserved to be spotlighted in this new feature as well. Everything started when Tawra wrote her first cookbook originally called “Not Just Beans”. You can read […]
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Do you soak your dry beans before cooking them? For the longest time, I didn’t bother to soak them. They softened just fine after a few hours of cooking. After a little research and some trial and error, I found that my beans cook a lot better and have a nicer texture when I soak […]
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This is such a great simple dish. It goes together quickly and is very filling. I serve it with a side salad for a weeknight dinner or with some grilled chicken or fish in the summer. We also often double the recipe, add a simple green salad and call it dinner. It’s quick, filling and […]
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