Main Dishes

Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

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

Gouda & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Gouda & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is filled with smoked Gouda cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and onions, then baked until tender and juicy. An easy, flavorful stuffed chicken breast recipe. Smoked Gouda cheese. Delicious sautéed bella mushrooms. A blend of herbs. In Gouda & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, we not only stuff the chicken with this delicious mixture, we smother extra on top…. Read More

Homemade Stromboli- Like Your Favorite Pizzeria

You walk into your favorite pizzeria. The smells hit you right away: melting cheese, homemade dough baking, and oregano. Pepperoni are sizzling atop pizza in the oven. We had our own favorite place. Then it closed! Husband came home and immediately said "you need to learn how to make stromboli." I love cooking challenges and this was a great one!... Read More

Cheesy Chicken Corn Casserole: Easy Slow-Cooker Meal

I'm going to admit it. Cheesy chicken corn casserole does not look appetizing. Sorry about that. But despite that, it's delicious. You take one bite and say "it's pretty good." Then you take another. And another. And before you know it, the bowl is empty. I almost didn't post this recipe. It's ridiculously easy, and I feel bad posting recipes... Read More

Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

I want to get one caveat up front: this is my American taste-bud version of Mexican. I make no claims to "authentic" Mexican food. With that aside...you're going to LOVE this easy Mexican Chicken Casserole. It's fairly mild (I like it hotter, husband likes it mild...so we eat mild. Haha). It's easy to make. Very easy. It tastes delicious. And... Read More

Chicken with Bacon Mushroom Cream Sauce & Wild Rice

Before anything else, the "concept" of this recipe is not mine. I got the basic idea from "The Recipe Critic." But I made enough changes (you should see my page of notes!), that I felt comfortable sharing it with you. Where do I start with this recipe? The juicy chicken? The bacon? Mushrooms? Cream sauce? Or the mushrooms paired with... Read More

Thyme Pork Chops with Cream Sauce: Easy, but Elegant

I really, really wanted to call these Thyme Pork Chops an easy 30-minute meal. But I would be lying. It ended up taking me 32 minutes. haha. And I value honesty. So here is amazing, elegant, but easy to make 32-minute meal. I suggest fresh thyme for this recipe, but you can substitute dried. Just remember to ratio of fresh:dried... Read More

Spicy Chicken Corn Soup

Looking for a spicy, delicious soup that is very easy to make? If so, you have to try Spicy Chicken Corn Soup. Chicken, corn, tomato, and a delicious blend of spices make a filling, comforting soup. You can top with tortilla strips (or chips), sour cream, cheese, and/or salsa. I like the chips. Husband likes sour cream and chips. The... Read More

Ridiculously Easy Italian Chicken

This Italian chicken is so easy to make that I feel a little guilty making it. In fact, I almost didn't even try the concept when I ran across it. I thought "3 ingredients? You have to be kidding me!". But I needed a new recipe that used my homemade Italian dressing seasoning, so I figured I would give it... Read More

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Best Soup You’ll Ever Eat

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is absolutely, 100% the best non-dessert recipe in my cookbook. If it weren’t for the calories, I would live off of this. Seriously. And if I’m too lazy to heat it up, it tastes good cold. (Yes, I am that lazy on occasion). Every single time I have made it for company or for an event... Read More