Cooking · Dinner

Taco Pie

I've heard people talk about taco pie for a long time. Lots of people in my MOPS group make them - but I've never tried one myself. Tonight was the night. It felt like fall outside, which is the perfect excuse for me to whip up some comfort food. Doesn't get much better for me… Continue reading Taco Pie

Cooking · Dinner

Cheesy Meatloaf

I saw this recipe for cheesy meatloaf on my cousin Shannon's blog. She's an awesome bakerlady too - and I've never made something from her that wasn't amazing. I was sure this would be no exception. Below is the original recipe - the starred items are my alterations. The biggest change I made was cooking… Continue reading Cheesy Meatloaf

Cooking · Dinner

Penne With Chicken & Asparagus

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces 1 red… Continue reading Penne With Chicken & Asparagus

Cooking · Dinner

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes (you'll never use Manwich again) 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the… Continue reading Sloppy Joes