One-Pan Texas Hash with fluffy rice, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and spices is your ultimate Fall comfort food. This rice casserole is hearty, delicious and cooks in one pan! I know I promised you pumpkin ice cream as my follow-up recipe to the delectable pumpkin loaf of a few days ago (have you tried it…
15-Minute Chili
15-Minute Chili has the big, bold flavors you crave in chili but without a lot of work. It requires basic pantry ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes! My friends, let me tell you how amazingly quick and easy this 15-minute chili recipe is. I was in the midst of filling up my prepared muffin…
Barbecue-Glazed Meatloaf
Barbecue-glazed Meatloaf is super moist, flavorful, and glazed with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. It’s amazing paired with your favorite sides yet equally delicious in a sandwich. Meatloaf is one dish I learned to make and love when I worked at a skilled nursing facility’s dietary department. This classic comfort food was a regular on…
Swedish Meatballs
Super moist, tender and flavorful Swedish Meatballs in a delicious cream sauce are the epitome of comfort food. Quick, easy and ready in 30 minutes or less, they’re perfect for busy weeknights! When I used to work in a skilled nursing facility, Swedish meatballs were my most favorite thing on our weekly menu. Our head…
Trash Bag Taco Salad
Trash Bag Taco Salad is a fun and easy salad to prepare for potlucks and parties. It’s loaded with taco meat, shredded lettuce, and all the trimmings for a sure crowd-pleaser and it’s tossed together in a trash bag for quick clean up. I know what you’re thinking and I totally agree. Trash bag taco…
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta is meaty, saucy, cheesy and sure to be a family favorite. It’s quick and easy to make and everything gets cooked in one pot! You guys, I am totally obsessing over this one-pot cheeseburger pasta and there are so many reasons why you would/should, too! First off, this cheeseburger-inspired pasta is the…
Cheesy Spaghetti
Cheesy Spaghetti with creamy tomato sauce is quick and easy to make for busy weeknights and with loads of delicious cheesy flavor the whole family is sure to love. I discovered this recipe months ago on the package of the spaghetti brand I buy from Sam’s Club and with slight modifications, has since become a…
Homemade Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs perfect as party appetizers with dipping sauces or served over pasta with hearty marinara sauce. Learn the easy tips on how to make them super moist and flavorful! Planning your Superbowl shindig? Guys, these Italian meatballs are a must! Plump, juicy, moist and flavorful, they’re a guaranteed party hit. I usually serve them…
Burger Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Mayo
Hiya, friends! Look at what we are having for Super Bowl~juicy beef patties, sweet caramelized onions, creamy chipotle mayo and spicy pepper jack cheese in soft Hawaiian dinner rolls! These burger sliders with caramelized onions and chipotle mayo are so simple to make yet pack big flavors, they’re all you need for a great game…
Tamale Pie
Chili and cornbread are one of G’s favorite comfort foods so I was pretty suprised that he didn’t know what a tamale pie was until I made it today for lunch. Tamale pie, in its simplest form, is a savory ground meat mixture baked into a casserole with a delectable layer of cornbread topping. I…
Taco Salad with Ranch Salsa Dressing
Taco Salad with crisp lettuce, seasoned ground meat, and all your favorite taco fixings tossed in an amazing ranch salsa dressing. It’s great for quick lunches, potlucks or family picnics! Taco Salad is my go-to for easy weeknight dinners. It’s so simple to put together and makes for a truly satisfying meal without a lot…