I’m gonna post any recipe where the kids say, “Mom! This is good!” because I so rarely hear it. This dish is so-not fancy. In fact, I’ll categorize it as a bit white trash, damn tasty and an easy weeknight option. Sausage & Bean Bake 1 cup chopped medium onion 1 16 oz. package of…
With all this talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, I keep seeing all sorts of meat dishes. Well, have I got one for you, but shhh…don’t tell anyone, this chili is actually meatless. But no one would ever know, unless you squealed. It looks and tastes delicious, but it’s meatless and that’s what makes this…
I’ve written a couple of times about the ongoing love affair with my crock pot. However, I keep coming back to this one recipe. The thing is, it’s not pretty. In fact, it’s an ugly dish. But damn, it’s good. It’s a solid meal and I always think it’s the meal that people used to…
I have a number of Best of Sunset Recipes and seasonal Cooking Light magazines. You know that ones that are occasionally at the check out stands of your grocery store. I love them, but some of my older ones are getting really crusty and gross. So in an effort to make more room for new…
San Diego is such a funny place. You think it’s all Shamu and sunshine, but it doesn’t really quite live up to that shiny expectation that we set on it. Under the assumed warm exterior, it gets downright chilly when the season calls. The cool coastal air starts to settle in only giving glimpses of…
I’ve been having a love affair with my crock pot. It even sounds a little dirty, doesn’t it? I have made some of the best, delicious food with my slow cooker. I’ve fallen in love. He’s easy, delicious and no frills. Last week I made one of my all time favorites that I thought you…
A few dear friends have asked what I am fixing for Christmas dinner since they know that I love to cook. We’re actually having a number of special dinners since my Mom & Dad, as well as my brother and his family are in town. However, my brother will be spending Christmas dinner with his…
I hosted last night’s Chicks & Books meeting. What a great night. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the book, The Gargoyle, and I particularly got pleasure from our discussion. Since so many of you were enthusiastic about the crock pot dinner, I thought I’d post the recipe. I’m a big fan of these easy meals,…
I’m in a comfort food binge. I think fall does it to me every time. Here is a great recipe that I found for Green Chile-Chicken Casserole online. It’s so good you’ll want to make it in a big casserole dish so you can have left overs. This easily fed 3 adults and 4 kids…
Oh crock pot, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… 1) easy 2) tasty 3) kids like it too 4) so very little prep & clean up Here’s a good recipe from The New Creative Crock Pot Cookbook (2001) by Robin Taylor Swatt (oh thank you Sharon, my MIL, for getting me…
