If you've been broadening your culinary horizons by reading cooking blogs and perusing Pinterest, you may have see the word "roux" pop up on occasion. It sounds fancily intimidating - but I assure you, it is not! It is quite possibly the easiest thing you will make this … [Read more...] about How to Make a Roux – in Two Easy Steps!
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10 Game Day Appetizers – Because Sundays Are For Football!
Are you ready for some football? Whether you are hosting a party or getting together with friends to watch the big game these next 10 recipes are quick to whip up and are sure to be crowd pleasers. Kick off the game with some new soon-to-be favorite football season … [Read more...] about 10 Game Day Appetizers – Because Sundays Are For Football!
Mac and Cheese 10 Amazing Ways That Will Blow Your Mind!
Everyone loves Mac & Cheese. Cheesy and flavorful, the boxed variety is quick to make and somehow always hits the spot, but these next 10 recipes offer a new take on this old classic and are sure to please the epicurean in your life. How delicious do these recipes look? So … [Read more...] about Mac and Cheese 10 Amazing Ways That Will Blow Your Mind!
8 Copycat Burger Recipes to Make at Home
We recently purchased our family cottage in Michigan and split our time between suburban Chicago and the lake. Needless to say, the restaurant choices in Michigan are not what they are in Chicago! Sometimes you want a burger that is more than basic - and these 8 copycat … [Read more...] about 8 Copycat Burger Recipes to Make at Home
10 Cozy Slow Cooker Soups and Stews to Warm Up Cold Days
Not much is better than a yummy, hot, cozy soup on a cold Winter night. These 10 slow cooker recipes are sure to inspire you to snuggle up with a bowl of goodness on a chilly day! Make a nice fire and cozy up with your honey (you know, your phone) while you read through these … [Read more...] about 10 Cozy Slow Cooker Soups and Stews to Warm Up Cold Days
Meal Prep Like a Pro with These 10 Yummy Recipes!
Busy days call for some pre-planning. These easy, and tasty, meal prep ideas will save you time in the morning and be the talk of the lunchroom at the office! We have recently embraced meal planning and Sunday meal prep and it has made a world of difference. My husband … [Read more...] about Meal Prep Like a Pro with These 10 Yummy Recipes!
Tacos 12 Ways – Taco Tuesday Just Got 12 Times Tastier!
Everyone looooooves tacos! When we lived in Chicago we had access to authentic dishes from Hispanic neighborhoods and they were so good! Fresh steak, onions and cilantro with a little lime...Mmmmm Mmmmm Good! Not the ground beef version from my childhood, that's for sure. But … [Read more...] about Tacos 12 Ways – Taco Tuesday Just Got 12 Times Tastier!
18 Spooky and Kooky (and Mostly Healthy) Halloween Food Ideas
Halloween is my favorite holiday and when my kids were, well, kids, we were the go-to house for breaks between trick or treating. From breakfast through dinner, Halloween themed foods made a fun day even more fun. I liked that the kids would stop by our house for actual … [Read more...] about 18 Spooky and Kooky (and Mostly Healthy) Halloween Food Ideas
The 12 Best Marvelously Melty Grilled Sandwiches to Make Tonight!
Don't you sometimes just want an oooey-gooey warm and melty sandwich? Well bust out the panini press or fire up the grill because these sandwiches are sure to hit the spot! Grilled in foil, these grilled hot pastrami sandwiches are easy to make ahead and grill at your … [Read more...] about The 12 Best Marvelously Melty Grilled Sandwiches to Make Tonight!
10 Easy Dinners for Busy Weeknights
We all know what it's like to work a full day, rush home, get the kids settled into their after school routines and think "what should I order for dinner?" But ordering out, for as easy as it is, gets old quick and is pretty costly! The following dinners for busy nights are sure … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Dinners for Busy Weeknights