I remember the first time I heard of the #Labels4Edu (Labels for Education) program as a child. I was in elementary school and my class was told about collecting Campbell’s Labels for Education from their soup cans so we could get money for our school. It was so exciting to feel like I was helping […]
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Fall is really upon us1 Just last week it seems that we were still getting temperatures in the 70s and 80s and suddely, here we are in the 40s and 50s and almost freezing at night. This is the time of year that I love cooking! No more worrying about heating the house up with […]
Black Bean and Chicken Enchilada Cups with Chobani® Greek Yogurt Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayWithChobani #CollectiveBias The holidays are in full swing and that means you probably spend more time in the kitchen than at any other time of the year. The recipes are complicated, the food is indulgent and you have […]
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
I made chicken tortilla soup when I was in culinary arts school and although it quickly became a favorite, I have never been a huge fan of broth based soups since I am much more of a savory and creamy lover when it comes to soups. I decided that I needed to come up with […]
How to Find Time to Cook (When You Don’t Have Time)
More and more people are eating out these days. Not only is it because we are so busy, but it is super convenient as well. It can get us in and out of the door in only a few minuets and if you go through a drive-thru, it’s even quicker. The unfortunate problem with eating […]
Curried Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
I have a love affair with curry. All kinds of it. I love it’s tangy, soul-food presence in many dishes. It can turn anything from bland to savory in seconds. The funny thing about curry is, while most people think of it as an Indian food, it can actually be found in just about every […]
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
My slow cooker and I are pretty much besties. I use it about once a week but wish I used it more. There is something just so wonderful about putting all ingredients in, setting it and coming back to a cooked meal several hours later. It’s a busy and frugal mom’s best friend. So when […]
Crock Pot Mac n’ Cheese Delight
This recipe is unlike most of my other recipes. It is not carb friendly, or calorie friendly, but it is very hearty and delicious. It is especially inspired by a friend who was a roommate of mine in college that made a similar version of this. We can’t eat healthy all the time here or […]
Spicy Teriyaki Bowls
It wasn’t too long ago that I disliked spicy foods. I think this was just the picky kid in me that carried on into adulthood. I would turn my nose up to the idea of anything with any kick to it. I had sadly convinced myself that I didn’t like anything spicy. I am so […]
West-Mex Taco ‘Cupcakes’
When I told my daughter we having Taco Cupcakes for dinner, she scrunched up her nose and said, “Huh..what?” My family’s favorite meals often include something in the category of West-Mex or Italian. Good thing both of those categories often include cheese. I have to say, that is my biggest weakness. Being that I am […]
Cauliflower Pizza Crust; A Low Carb Option
As a diabetic, one thing I hate to not indulge in is pizza. I admit, I do still enjoy some here and there, but I always get thin crust. Lucky for me, I love thin crust over the doughy stuff so it’s not too much of a sacrifice. However, I am always searching for new […]
Broccoli Ranch Chicken #Crockpot Recipe
I decided that my crockpot needed to be used for something other than sauces, soups and roasts. I had never tried making anything like a pasta dish in it, but have heard it could be done. Using ingredients that I had on hand, I came up with this delicious recipe. After reading a bit more […]
Baked Spaghetti {Recipe}
My family loves all types of Italian foods. Admittedly, we are all carb-o-holics. This is why my diet has been so hard to stick to. (Although, I did lose 5.2 lbs the first week!) I make this meal on occasion when I need to whip something up quick and hearty. You can even use store […]
Warm Clam Chowder {Recipe}
I don’t “do” canned soup. I am kind of a soup snob, admittedly. I learned how to make my own soup when I attended Culinary Arts school and haven’t looked back. In fact, the only canned soup you will see me buying is for cooking in other recipes such as cream of mushroom. I don’t […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
I was getting tired of eating the same old thing around here so I decided to play around in the kitchen. I came up with this recipe the other night and wanted to share it with my readers. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole You will need:* 1 box of non-long type pasta such as farfalle* 1 […]