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 […]
Sweet Onion Ginger Beer Chicken
A whole chicken slowly cooking on the smoker sure feels like summertime at our house. The smell alone brings everybody outside asking what’s for dinner. And honestly, once this Sweet Onion Ginger Beer Chicken starts cooking, you can smell the smoky spices, sweet onions, and buttery BBQ glaze before you even open the smoker lid. […]
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs (Smoker or Oven)
If you love jalapeño poppers, these jalapeno popper chicken bombs are about to be your new favorite way to make them. Instead of the classic appetizer. Everything is wrapped up into one bold, smoky bite. A whole jalapeño gets stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in juicy chicken, then finished with crispy bacon. And yes… when […]
French Onion Cheesy Orzo
I have to tell you, this French Onion Cheesy Orzo came together on one of those nights when I wanted something cozy, cheesy, and just a little bit different—but I didn’t feel like making a full pot of soup. So instead, I started with a pan of onions and let them cook low and slow. […]