Ground Turkey Tacos

      I had a friend who told me she never had tacos for dinner while she was growing up.  Her mother always made elegant meals.  You know the kind of meals I’m talking about….with the white napkins, fine china and all the silverware.  While I was envious of the Mrs. Cleaver type, I look back now and realize, sometimes you … [Read more…]

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Everyone saw my ingredients on the counter and smelled the aroma coming from the kitchen.  Got a lot of…”whatcha cooking?” questions.  I told them a giant chocolate chip cookie, and I got little, if no reaction.  They had no idea this giant cookie was going to be so Ahhhmazing!!  But the crowd quickly gathered as I … [Read more…]

Frosted Banana Bars

      Easy, super moist and oh soooo yummy banana bars…I actually made these two times in one weekend. Yeah, that’s right, two whole 9X13 pans completely disappeared in just two days! It’s Friday, cold and dreary, but you know what I’m thinking, yeah, it’s a double batch of banana bars kind of weekend.  These are the … [Read more…]

Easy Korean Ground Beef

  I’m thinking blue jeans must have been the greatest clothing invention of all time.  They are down right comfortable.  They can be dressed up or down.  I live in blue jeans!  Blah, blah, blah, enough ranting about fashion (if that’s what you call it). Let me tell you why I think ground beef was the … [Read more…]

Maple Glazed Pork Chops

  Well now that we have our perfect baked rice, what should we pair it with?… Enchiladas, savory Swedish meatballs, or maybe add it to some stuffed peppers.  The possibilities are endless.  I’m thinking tangy, but not too tangy; sweet, but not too sweet…yeah, I’m talking Maple Glazed Pork Chops.  Usually my husband doesn’t go for anything … [Read more…]

Easy Baked Brown Rice

      Hope you weren’t looking for an ooey gooey triple chocolate fudge brownie cake on today’s post.  But keep reading and, believe me this Easy Baked Brown Rice will make you forget all about chocolate cake. (Just kidding!) But it will make your life easier, and that’s right up there with chocolate cake … [Read more…]

Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Spring fever is a wonderful thing! Just makes you want to eat something light and healthy, like this heavenly lemon pepper chicken. There is something surprisingly refreshing about lemons, and I wanted tonight’s dinner to be just that…a spring-inspired tasty meal.  This recipe also has a bit of honey, making it even more irresistible.  But wait, you … [Read more…]