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Weekly Menu 07.29.18

Weekly Menu 07.29.18

We are starting out his week with some fabulous grilled tuna steaks. We are not one of those families where everyone loves everything every time. I make allowances in what I prepare, so on Sunday, a couple of chicken breasts will be on the grill 

Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup

Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup

  Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup is a dump soup.   That is, you dump all the ingredients into the crock pot (affiliate link) and let ‘er rip. I enjoy using my slow cooker during the winter, but I really think it shines in the 

Exploit the Hashtag: Remarkably Easy Crisscross Potatoes

Exploit the Hashtag: Remarkably Easy Crisscross Potatoes

This recipe for Crisscross Potatoes grew out of necessity. My mother needed to use all those small potatoes the grocers hid in the 10# bags of potatoes.  I grew up in a large family with eight kids, so peeling between 6 and 10 pounds of 

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

It’s grilling season, so we are still taking full advantage of that, and it shows on the menu. Everything can be made in the oven though, if the weather doesn’t cooperate. We are using the crockpot to keep the kitchen cool and let everybody feed 

Roasted Sausage, Pepper & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

Roasted Sausage, Pepper & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

  This Roasted Sausage, Pepper & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner is easy to make and easy to clean up. I was in a real hurry one night, so I tossed the sausage with the potatoes and some pepper and onions before roasting for half an 

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, here are ten No-Churn recipes so you can indulge, easily. Ice cream. So simple yet so wonderful. On a hot day or in front of a roaring fire wrapped in a blanket, there is nothing better. COFFEE ICE