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  • Cheesy Orzo Pasta (Simple Side Dish)

    The Imaginative One turned 13 last month.  A tradition in our house is for me to cook one of the birthday boy’s favorite meals for their birthday.  We had the Imaginative One’s dinner the day after his birthday because we had… Continue reading

    Cheesy Orzo Pasta (Simple Side Dish)
  • Asian Cole Slaw

    I started back to work last Wednesday.  Since I know life can get crazy when I’m at work, I decided I needed to make some freezer meals.  I cooked up some hamburger in the slow cooker.  Some of the cooked… Continue reading

    Asian Cole Slaw
  • Skillet Corn

    I found this recipe a few months ago.  Since then, I’ve made it several times for our Sunday dinners. Continue reading

    Skillet Corn
  • Oven “Fried” Chicken (Gluten Free Option)

    My family loves fried chicken especially Kentucky Fried Chicken.  It’s not healthy to eat KFC though.  So when I found this recipe back in February, I was super excited.  It’s a little bit healthier because you bake the chicken instead… Continue reading

    Oven “Fried” Chicken (Gluten Free Option)
  • Mint Chocolate Chip No Churn Ice Cream

    The Imaginative One loves the color green.  Once he was old enough to chose his own ice cream flavor, he would chose mint chocolate chip ice cream.  For five or so years, he would only eat with mint chocolate chip… Continue reading

    Mint Chocolate Chip No Churn Ice Cream
  • Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    The Imaginative One has gone to two camps.  Since the camps, I’ve volunteered to pick up the Imaginative One and one of his friends from the first camp so we can drive them up to the second camp.  Hubby and… Continue reading

    Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls (Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • Trail Mix (Easy Snack and DIY)

    The Imaginative One is now in Boy Scouts and goes on hikes.  One of the hiking trips requires him to carry all of his supplies and food for the weekend.  Trail mix is one of the easiest items to carry.… Continue reading

    Trail Mix (Easy Snack and DIY)
  • Beef Hash

    Food Memories As long as I can remember, my father-in-law made roast. The next day, he would make hash from the left over roast, potatoes, onions, and carrots.  I do the same thing with our leftover roast.  However, there is… Continue reading

    Beef Hash
  • Hawaiian Flatbread (WDW Copycat Recipe)

    One of my favorite quick service restaurant meal at Walt Disney World is from the Polynesian’s Captain Cook’s Restaurant.  I enjoy eating the Hawaiian flatbread with a cup of Dole Whip. I’ve never stayed at the Polynesian.  It’s on my… Continue reading

    Hawaiian Flatbread (WDW Copycat Recipe)
  • Pizza Sauce

    I originally posted this recipe back in July 2010.  I decided to repost the recipe with a couple slight changes to the recipe. Pizza Sauce Stars of the recipe: 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste 1 Tbsp. extra virgin… Continue reading

    Pizza Sauce