dinner

I have been meaning to post a sheet pan meal forever.   Actually, ever since they started popping up on Facebook about a year ago.   You know what though?  I was pregnant all last year, and never got myself together to …

Have I ever told you how obsessed I am with Greek Yogurt Ranch? Once I realized that you can make a healthy dip using Greek Yogurt- I started making it all the time!  I love dipping baby carrots and vegetable chips …

Have I ever told you that I LOVE Pad Thai?   When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I ate it for lunch all the time.  I have started making Pad Thai part of our regular dinner rotation.  I tell …

Disclaimer:  Nobody is paying me to write this.  I originally wrote this in 2017.  However, a few of the items I included in my original post are no longer available at ALDI.  Since we are now in a new decade, …

It is super sad that the photos of this French Onion Pot Roast didn’t turn out better.   Because, this pot roast was quite amazing- if I say so myself.  Here is why it turned out so well. 1).  I …

Enjoying a bowl of creamy piping hot sweet butternut squash soup is the ultimate fall treat! Every fall, I make several batches of this soup for a quick meal any night of the week.   If you are pressed for …

Pumpkin apple cider bisque is a delightful fall-inspired dish, a sweet and savory meal that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the sweetness of apple cider.  There is nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup with a sandwich …

Back when my husband and I lived in the Quad Cities, our favorite restaurant was Exotic Thai.   When I was pregnant with my first son, I ordered out from Exotic Thai all the time with my co-workers.   Now, …

Today’s post is being sponsored by Johnsonville.  To find out about all of the products Johnsonville offers for summer grilling- visit their website. Although, we have had some pretty cold and rainy days lately here in Iowa, I am really looking forward …

I have been really into making Asian recipes at home lately.  In the past month, I have shared with you my Protein -Packed Pad Thai and Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  My kids really love any dish with rice or rice …

Both of my boys, ages four and two, love quinoa!    I had to laugh just a little bit- when my four-year-old son was pretending to make ” Quinoa Skillet Meals” in his play kitchen- followed by ” taking photos …