This weekend three of my “Tween” aged nephews came to visit. I wanted to make them meals they would like, but also,make meals that follow their family’s gluten-free diet. ( I know I have mentioned on this blog before that I have gluten-free family members….Why are they Gluten-free? Well, that’s not […]
Tag: dinner
Grilled Pork Roast with Pepper Jelly Glaze- And a Summer Grill Pack Giveaway
When I was chosen to do a post sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, I will admit I was a little nervous. Unlike some of my Iowa blogger friends who were also chosen for this opportunity, I did not grow up in Iowa and I did not grow up […]
Salsa and Nectarine BBQ Pulled Pork
Salsa and Nectarine BBQ Pulled Pork is a fun twist on the classic BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. It’s easy to make a huge batch for parties- or for freezing. This Pulled Pork is wonderful on a sandwich OR a taco. I am becoming a HUGE fan of making Slow […]
Pull-Apart Sweet Potato Fries
Have I ever told you guys about how I love eating sweet potatoes? Well, I do, especially in fry form. My family and I eat sweet potato fries — a LOT. But today was the first time I ever got to pull them apart while eating them. And let me […]
Broccoli Stem Parmesan Rice- and 10 uses for Broccoli stems
About 6 or 7 years ago, before I became a foodie. I remember complaining to multiple people about a cheap bag of frozen broccoli that I purchased from a particular store. I complained that the bag of broccoli was ” All Stem!” and a total rip off! ( and […]
DIY Pizza Bagel Bites
DIY Bagel Bites are easy to make. Just Follow a few simple steps and you can freeze these for later use. These Bagel Bites make excellent toddler lunches. Just ask my two year old. When I was a teenager, my mom got boxes of Bagel Bites from Sam’s club […]
DIY Freezer Friendly Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets have the rep for one of the worst foods that kids can eat. This Chicken Nugget thing is in its second generation. As an 80-90’s child, I have an obsession with chicken nuggets myself. Since I was married in 2006, my husband and I have always been […]
Canned Pumpkin Soup
Over the years, I have made many blended vegetable soups. I have learned that if you pair pretty much any vegetable with an onion, and chicken broth, cook and blend together, and you will have great soup. I swear! If you keep canned pumpkin in your pantry, you can make […]
Butternut Squash Farmhouse Hash
I feel victorious after serving this vegetable filled dinner to my family tonight. My toddler ate every vegetable on his plate! He also clapped for himself gleefully as he ate every single vegetable. It was adorable! SO much more adorable than when he throws it on the floor. Fall […]
Avocado-Tomato Naan Pizza
When I updated my About Me page on my blog last week. ( Which I have put off for a long time). I mentioned that I was lucky enough to Marry an Iowan. You know, Iowans are the nicest people in the WHOLE world! They also grow the best produce in […]
Low-Carb Pizza Ideas
This post contains affiliate links I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t enjoy a slice a pizza. After trying whole 30, I realized that it is so easy to enjoy delicious pizza flavors without all of that bread. I realized that it is genuinely the pizza toppings […]
Stuffed Pita Pizza
I have a few good Facebook friends who like to post pictures of what they eat for dinner! You know the type. I am that person myself! I wish people did it more! I like to see what people are having for dinner!! So anyway, a friend of mine […]