Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
If there’s one thing I love, it’s bringing back a recipe I haven’t made in years. And these Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are exactly that! Years ago, I used to cut chicken breasts into little chunks, coat them with egg and cornstarch, and fry them until they were golden and crispy. I always loved […]
Cowboy Beans (Calico Beans)
There are some recipes that can’t quite decide whether they’re a side dish or the whole meal—and honestly, I’m perfectly fine with that. These Cowboy Beans are definitely one of them. You may also know these as Calico Beans, which is the name I remember hearing for that big, hearty pan of beans made with […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Some old favorites deserve a spot back in the dinner rotation, and this tuna noodle casserole is one of them! Creamy egg noodles, tuna, peas, and cheddar go into one baking dish, then a buttery cracker topping adds a little crunch. Nothing fancy here—just a simple, comforting dinner. Now, I’m using cream of onion soup […]
Loaded Meatloaf Casserole
This loaded meatloaf casserole reminds me of a very similar dish my grandmother made. It’s the kind of comforting dinner that doesn’t need anything fancy—just a good meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and a little gravy over the top. For my version, I’m using my meatloaf mixture and topping it with mashed potatoes loaded with cheddar, […]
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
There are nights when I want dinner to simmer while I put the kitchen back together. This creamy chicken and wild rice soup is made for those nights. I chop the onion, carrots, and celery, get the rice going in the broth, and let the pot do its thing. Then I stir in cooked chicken […]
Breakfast Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Every summer I get to that point where I start looking at the zucchini coming out of the garden and thinking, Okay, what else can I stuff into one of these things? 😂 That’s exactly how these breakfast stuffed zucchini boats came about. Instead of another dinner recipe, I decided to turn zucchini into breakfast. […]
Crispy Fried Zucchini BLT
Every summer, my garden seems to go from producing one zucchini a day to what feels like a dozen overnight. If you’ve ever grown zucchini, you know exactly what I mean! Before long, I’m looking for new ways to use them besides the usual casseroles and zucchini bread. That’s exactly how this Crispy Fried Zucchini […]
Texas Toast Double Smash Burger
There’s one thing my husband and I can always agree on… a really good burger. Over the years, he’s come up with some pretty incredible burger combinations, and every once in a while one of them turns into a recipe that we both know has to be shared. This Texas Toast Double Smash Burger is […]
Cowboy Tater Tot Skillet
-Cowboy Tater Tot Skillet on the Grill or in the Oven Some nights call for a simple dinner, and some nights call for a big cast iron skillet loaded with beef, sausage, vegetables, crispy potatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. This Cowboy Tater Tot Skillet definitely falls into the second category. Since I’m a big […]
Loaded Bacon Chicken Pasta Bake
There are some nights when you just need a cozy dinner that doesn’t require a sink full of dishes or a lot of fuss. That’s exactly where this Loaded Bacon Chicken Pasta Bake comes in. Everything goes right into one baking dish, including the uncooked pasta, and the oven does the heavy lifting. The first […]