Tag: 5 and under ingredients

Mississippi Crock Pot Roast

Mississippi Crock Pot Roast

Does everybody spell Mississippi out in their head or is it just me? If you’re like me, you’ve seen Mississippi Crock Pot Roast recipes in various forms on different sites. The reasons it’s so popular are plentiful: it’s easy, it’s fast to put together, it’s 

Firecracker Chicken Bites

Firecracker Chicken Bites

  How appropriate are Firecracker Chicken Bites for the week of July 4th? These are simple, satisfying appetizers that are usually gone in a flash (bang)!   This recipe comes together in a hurry: while the pan is heating up, cut the chicken and season 

Baked Bruschetta

Baked Bruschetta

This Baked Bruschetta checks all the boxes for my favorite appetizers: it’s fast, it’s easy, it’s 3 ingredients, we use premade items, and the leftover bread is served with dinner. Our grocery store is awesome, and it has an olive bar that is super fresh 

One Pan Sausage Orecchiette

One Pan Sausage Orecchiette

One Pan Sausage Orecchiette is our go-to when we want dinner on the table in a hurry. It holds well, and can be reheated for the stragglers that come in later from work or sports. Serve with a tossed salad and a piece of Italian 

Make Tuesday Easy with Beef & Black Bean Burritos

Make Tuesday Easy with Beef & Black Bean Burritos

Sure, it’s Taco Tuesday, but these Beef and Black Bean Burritos fit the bill as well. They are easy, fast, economical and made with items you probably already have on hand.     I serve this with Minute Rice, microwaved frozen corn and an easy 

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

These quick pork chops are “kicked up” with the addition of the cherry salsa. The salsa is a deep red and has a slight bite because of the jalapenos. It does look a little like cranberry sauce, but that’s where the similarity ends. Honestly, the