Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili. Delicious, easy white chicken chili. I always make a double batch and freeze half! Fabulous freezer meal. I love white chicken chili. First of all, this meal cooks in the slow cooker. I’m never one to complain about not having to stand over a hot stove. This also makes a great freezer meal. I usually… Read More
This shrimp and vegetable skillet is an easy, healthy, one-pot meal that is packed with flavor and stuffed with vegetables & healthy protein. I’ve discovered something during my quest for healthy recipes while juggling a new baby. It’s hard to find recipes that taste good, are healthy, AND are easy to make. It’s usually that situation where you have to… Read More
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole- this easy dish is packed with flavor- ranch, bacon, green chilis, and cheese make a perfect comfort food. This might be my latest favorite recipe. Not only does it taste good, but it’s easy to make. Very easy. And since I’m currently juggling a baby, easy dinners are becoming more common around here. (My poor husband… Read More
Chicken fettuccine with roasted vegetables. Super easy, healthy vegetable pasta recipe. Flavorful vegetables make this super-filling. I love pasta. I do NOT love the calories in pasta. That’s why this chicken fettuccine is a fabulous dish. Packed with flavor, the vegetables make it so filling. I’m always stuffed when I get done with a serving…which only includes 2 little oz…. Read More
Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme. Delicious, easy.Pepperonis, Italian sausage, 2 types of cheese, sauce simmered with blend of spices, and touch of veggies. Pizza Hut Cavatini was a favorite of mine growing up. I grew to like it more than the pizza! I remember how exciting it was to go to the buffet (do they still do that?), get your… Read More
Homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni recipe. Easy, one pot copycat hamburger helper is a perfect flavor-packed comfort food. Have you noticed that boxed foods are getting smaller and smaller? I bought a box of scalloped potatoes the other day. 15 years ago, husband and I would have leftovers. This time it barely provided enough for the each of us. So… Read More
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. This easy, hearty casserole with buttery crumb topping is the perfect comfort food. This recipe is the perfect comfort food. With ham and potatoes, it’s filling. The cheesy taste and texture brings up memories of being snuggled up warm on the couch. It has a buttery bread topping that just melts in your mouth. My… Read More
Maple Glazed Ham with Cider Raisin Sauce. Easy, delicious, moist ham smothered with cider raisin sauce. Bone in ham; cooked in oven. As you may know by now, thrift is my constant challenge. There is little I like more than finding a new way to stretch a dollar. Maple Glazed Ham with Cider Raisin Sauce is a fabulous way to stretch… Read More
Easy, classic meat lasagna. Step-by-step pictures and instructions, printable recipe. Two meats, three cheeses, and delicious. War almost broke out in the Landsberger household. My husband likes HIS lasagna. Which is simply my Dad’s- thank you very much- with extra noodles. And he dumps the cheeses together with the sauce instead of layering. How creative. [yes, that was sarcastic] While… Read More
Old-fashioned ham and bean soup recipe. Use a leftover ham hock, add some beans, veggies, and herbs. And end up with a delicious (and cheap) meal. I was first served this recipe at my mother-in-law’s house. I was young (maybe 20). And had rarely had soup that wasn’t out of a can or box. I filled my spoon and lifted… Read More