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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)
  • Six More Easy Breakfast Ideas

    This blog post presents 5 easy breakfast ideas: multigrain toast with almond butter, breakfast burrito, overnight oats, baked oatmeal, and omelet in a mug. Enjoy! Continue reading

    Six More Easy Breakfast Ideas
  • 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
  • Peach Salsa

    Last month, I bought some peaches from the Peach Truck.  I had to find different ways to use up the 25 pounds of peaches. Continue reading

    Peach Salsa
  • Crockpot Chicken (Revised)

    The beginning of July was quiet in our house.  Maybe that was because I was sick from the Fourth of July until that Friday.  I was housebound for two of those days because I had a fever.  On the Fourth of… Continue reading

    Crockpot Chicken (Revised)
  • Taco Hamburger Helper – Secret Recipe Club (July 2016)

    Today’s my monthly Secret Recipe Club Reveal.  Before I reveal who I was assigned this month, I’m going to have a quick commercial break because it’s a special day at our house.  I don’t want the person whose blog I’m… Continue reading

    Taco Hamburger Helper – Secret Recipe Club (July 2016)
  • Peach Quick Bread

    One thing I am realizing is that even though I’ve shared recipes, I’ve not shared much about the kids or really welcomed you into my kitchen for a meal. My kids are now eleven and almost thirteen.  Another chapter in… Continue reading

    Peach Quick Bread
  • “Almond Joy” Apple Bites

    Quick and Easy Apple bites are quick to put together.  All you need to do is slice up the apple, spread the apple slices with a nut butter, and then top the apple slices.  Yum!  Such a healthy snack depending… Continue reading

    “Almond Joy” Apple Bites
  • Porcupine Balls with Gravy (Pressure Cooking)

    Happy 6 year anniversary of this blog! Hubby’s Favorite My mother-in-law used to make Hubby porcupine balls when he was growing up.  So these are his favorite meal.  Continue reading

    Porcupine Balls with Gravy (Pressure Cooking)
  • Meaty Spaghetti Sauce (Wee One’s Sauce)

    The other day I had to change our menu because we changed our plans for the week.  I had gone through our pantry and noticed we had a lot of spaghetti noodles.  So instead of barbecue chicken legs, I decided… Continue reading

    Meaty Spaghetti Sauce (Wee One’s Sauce)