We love pasta dishes around here. They tend to be a cheap way to feed this crew, and thankfully we have no food allergies (though hubby is exhibiting a sensitivity to yeast and gluten these days). This recipe can be adapted for wheat pasta or gluten free pasta as well as light dairy. Versatile is… Continue reading Stuffed Manicotti
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Pretzel Dogs
Every once in awhile we do "Fair Food Night". It can get very unhealthy like funnel cakes and corn dogs. But one of the more healthy options are pretzel dogs. I can make the soft pretzel recipe with wheat flour and grab beef or kosher hot dogs for this supper treat 🙂 Dough 1 1/2… Continue reading Pretzel Dogs
Farm Style Sausage Bake
There is little else on earth that I love more than a meat and potato dish! I guess it's from growing up in the Midwest with meat all around me ;-)This dish is easy and fun and really doesn't require measuring. Just adapt it to your house size and enjoy. I did have to borrow… Continue reading Farm Style Sausage Bake
Home Made Pizza
Making pizza at home is a long tradition for my family. My mother did home made pizza for years and it was a regular request for my slumber parties. Getting to choose your own toppings was such a cool thing for a kid. I find that my children also love having that freedom on HM… Continue reading Home Made Pizza
Slappin’ Granny Chicken
Just before Christmas I had an 'ugh' revelation: I was in a rut with my cooking. I cycle through the same 10 meals while we are trying to be fiscally responsible with the new van payments.It was sad to me to realize that I hadn't attempted anything new in months, but I was happily inspired… Continue reading Slappin’ Granny Chicken
Oven Puffed Pancake
We love pancakes around here! When we lived in Chicago we frequented a pancake joint called Walker Brothers. The had Dutch Boys and Puffed Pancakes...my two faves!!Imagine my delight when I ran across a recipe for puffed pancakes. It is super easy but you do have to follow the directions correctly. You will need: 2… Continue reading Oven Puffed Pancake
Creamy Chicken and Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pasta This is a super cheap and easy meal to just get on the table. Veggies are well covered in this casserole, most of the time my kids will eat it well. Of course, that depends on the veggies I put in. I know grocery store prices will vary by location and market,… Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Pasta
