It’s hard to beat a big helping of homemade mac and cheese. I don’t always have the time to make it, but when I do, it is such a treat. And bacon makes everything better, so why not add that in as well?! This cheesy, rich, creamy, and bacon-y deliciousness will win over even the …
Beef is a staple at our house for almost every holiday, Christmas being no exception. This year I wanted to make something that wouldn’t require too much time so I could enjoy spending it with our company, instead of in the kitchen. So of course, I whipped out the Crockpot and put this beef roast …
We never really had shepherd’s pie when I was younger, but I have really grown to love this rustic dish. It is a classic comfort food and super easy to make. The classic shepherd’s pie is made with lamb or mutton, so this is technically “Cottage Pie” since I used ground beef. Regardless, it was …
I know…another soup-like recipe. But, ’tis the season! When fall hits, I love soups because they are easy, delicious, and warm you to the core. I also love that they reheat super well – the perfect lunch for work! Growing up we only had beef stews, so I was interested to try a lighter stew …
With fall right around the corner, I was craving some homemade soup. This surely hit the spot! When thinking of comfort food, this is on the list. It’s filling and has just the right amount of spice. It will definitely be a go-to this upcoming fall and winter. Plus, it’s healthy! Feel free to add …
When you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this is a perfect go-to! It is so simple and tastes delicious! It is also great reheated the next day.
Although it’s the middle of grilling season, I ran out of propane and found myself in need of a Plan B. I had chicken thawed, so I shuffled through my recipe box and “chicken bake” caught my eye. I received this recipe from my one of my best friend’s mother at my bridal shower a …
I am a lover of all things shrimp. My husband on the other hand, not so much. So, I try to create clever recipes involving shrimp that I know he will still eat. This recipe is one that he absolutely loves. It is the perfect summer dish, especially because it is so easy to grill …
As usual, I could not decide what to make for dinner. I had my mind set on chili (see recipe here), but when I got home, I realized I did not have all of the ingredients I needed! So on to Plan B…I created this recipe using the ingredients I had on hand, and there …
Growing up, chili was always a favorite comfort food of mine. Living in the Midwest provided for many brutal winters. There was nothing better than coming home to a warm bowl of Dad’s chili. This recipe is based off of his (which won many chili cook-off competitions)!