Beef and Quinoa Stew
Here’s another quick, easy, and very tasty crock pot dinner! I love the combination of the beef and the quinoa in this stew. The quinoa works as a… Read More »
Chicken Cordon Bleu
This dish tastes fancy and special and because of this I made it for my mom’s 56th birthday this week. It has been years since I’ve made it… Read More »
Basic Hamburger Patties
I think many people have forgotten that hamburger patties can be made from ground beef at home. What I mean is, many people buy the pre-made burger patties… Read More »
Spiced Up Rump Roast
Don’t you just love how crock pots work for you while you’re busying doing other things? They take otherwise tough cuts of meat and turn them into tender,… Read More »
Christmas Tree Soup AKA Split Pea
I’m not sure why split pea soup has such a “bad reputation”, it is so tasty, full of fiber, and inexpensive to make! I have converted many split… Read More »
Sausage, Spinach, Pepper, Pasta
What a hard dish to name! This dinner can be made in less than 30 minute and is packed full of flavor and veggies. Creamy pasta sauce mixed… Read More »
Memphis Rub
Wow, what a weekend we had! It was my daughter Zoey’s 6th birthday celebration and boy did we have fun. The weather cooperated and we enjoyed lots of… Read More »
French Dip Sandwiches
Oh yum, I’m still dreaming about dinner! It took some serious self-control to not overeat on this one. I love “fancy” sandwiches, but never have time to make… Read More »
Asian Fusion Pork Chops
If you’ve read much of my blog you know I believe in farm fresh and organic meats. Well at the end of last summer we brought that belief… Read More »
Aunt Dorothy’s Union Chili
Brandon and I both grew up eating chili, but mine was from a can. I don’t know if I had ever had homemade chili until I met Brandon… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
