Its always fun to have a summer get together – but it can be so much work! Here’s how to have a simple but great gathering I’m all for keeping the menu simple. The center of attraction will be burgers and brats. Maybe some chicken. But what else? Here are some ideas for you… I…
One of my grandfather’s favorite BBQ’s when he came to my house was really easy and not real expensive. And boy, he would eat it up! And so would everyone else! Since this is a less expensive cut of meat, you will want to marinate overnight. The day before – Buy Chuck steaks. Figure about…
Rick Bayless talks about the best ways to grill meat. Surprisingly, he is into keeping things simple! See More Tips for Grilling Great Steak
This dish is both fancy and easy. Great for Mother’s Day. Serve with a salad, some rolls, and some white wine for a restaurant experience at home.
Cinco de Mayo is in a few days. Are you looking for some easy meal ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? My favorite easy go-to Mexican recipes are – Spanish Omelets can be breakfast, lunch , or dinner. For breakfast, team up with sausage and biscuits, and maybe some cool fresh fruit – like pineapple…
Mexican food is a lot of fun, isn’t it? The other cool thing about Mexican food is that you can use less meat because you can fill in with beans, rice, cheese, and vegetables. Another cool thing is that people can make their own creations. The Cheesy Salsa Chicken Skillet (Sante Fe Skillet) is a…
The Springtime Chicken Stir-fry is fresh and colorful dish that’s perfect for spring.
They say that this is a traditional southern dish. I was raised by southerners and I had never heard of it. Regardless, I decided to try it. The first recipe I tried was way too sweet. I didn’t make it again for a couple of years. I made it recently for a spring potluck. I…
Many people call this a Marinara Sauce. My Italian mother-in-law called it spaghetti sauce. Some call it red gravy. This was the spaghetti that they served as an appetizer at Sunday dinners – after the salad and before the main course. It makes a great fast and easy meatless dinner. 1 – 14.5 oz. can petite…
This is one of my favorite fast go to dinners. Its almost as good as real baked mostaccioli, without the baked on cheese on the casserole dish. And its on the table so much faster. Oh, and its really cheap too! You’ll need spaghetti sauce. I make a batch of spaghetti sauce every couple weeks…