A blog. Where I show you the things I make!
This post may contain affiliate links. This winter has been cold, blistery, never-ending and my kids have had more snow days than I can count. The way I see it is that I can sit around and complain about it. Or I can sit around and warm myself up with […]
This post contains affiliate links When you’ve had ten days of steamy temperatures, and you finally get a cold rainy day, it is time for a comforting meal. Have I ever mentioned to you that I choose to live in Iowa? I happen to love this state. It is an amazing […]
This post may contain affiliate links Before I get into this recipe, I want to let you know that I am compiling a master list of all my Instant Pot recipes, just incase you are looking for more recipes to make. When I am home in Chicagoland and my mom’s side […]
Today’s post is sponsored by Stella Cheese. right now, you can enter their recipe contest for a chance to win $3000! I get amused sometimes when I hear people talk about polenta like it is some super fancy food that is hard to prepare. Um guys? it’s CORNMEAL!! and […]
Here in Iowa, this fall has been warm. I have been in the mood to make some chili or a big pot of soup for weeks. So, when it finally seemed cool enough to make some, I couldn’t decide what to make. And then Minestrone Chili was born. I have […]
This post contains affiliate links During this busy season of life, making food in my slow cooker or my Instant pot can be a godsend for my sanity. I love making my favorite meals in them, and they usually turn out just as good as the original. Some of my […]
My kids love pizza. So when I told them that we were going to have this pizza chili for dinner, they were sold right away. I also served crusty bread and salad with it too. I got this idea from my blogging friend Michelle from Simplify Live Love. She […]
“This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Barilla® and Johnsonville®. The opinions and texts are all mine. I have lived outside of Chicago most of my adult life. But sometimes I just crave “Chicago food” like no other. This past weekend I had a few of […]
It’s fall! Do you know what that means? It is SOUP WEATHER! I love soup. I could eat soups for every meal of the day- any time. Soup is just so comforting. Plus, eating soup for meals is a great way to get a lot of veggies in […]
This post brought to you by Klement’s Sausage Company. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Make the Best of Everything. This Tuscan White Bean and Sausage One-Pot Pasta Skillet is a take on my favorite Italian Soup. It is a great way to enjoy these Tuscan flavors […]
Thank-You to Ragu for sponsoring today’s post. #simmeredintradition When Ragu asked me to create a recipe with specific ingredients, I got excited. I love all those contest cooking shows. I was asked to create a recipe using 4 of the following ingredients Italian sausage, black beans, garbanzo […]
Growing up in the Chicago area, I got my dose of tasty Italian food. We have 2-3 favorite Italian restaurants that we get food from during the holidays. I love attempting to re create some of my favorites at home. My favorite Italian dish has always been chicken parmesan. […]
