Cooking · Dinner

Chicken Cacciatore

I've been using up some beef most of the week - and tonight was in the mood for some light chicken. Also, it's Friday...the start of the weekend! Perfect time to pop open a bottle of the good Sonoma Valley wine my husband bought on our recent family vacation to Windsor, CA. Since I don't… Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore

Cooking · Dinner

Broccoli Slaw

I've never really been a fan of coleslaw. I dunno, it just doesn't do it for me. However, the other day I was grocery shopping and saw a bag of broccoli slaw that looked pretty yummy. I was about to put it in my cart when I noticed that it was just broccoli and carrots… Continue reading Broccoli Slaw

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

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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

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