I love Chinese takeout, but it doesn’t always fit the budget or my waistline. Whenever I get a hankering, I make this beef and broccoli recipe with frozen broccoli. Between the easy veggie and the stew meat, it’s easy to find the ingredients and the dish comes together quickly. Doesn’t that look delicious? Here’s the […]
Continue readingEvery once in a while my German heritage comes out in my cooking. Not nearly as much as you’d think, but it definitely does with this dish. It’s a sauerkraut pork roast that slowly cooks in the crockpot with brown sugar, apple juice, onion, and a few interesting spices. It may sound weird at first […]
Continue readingA few days ago I promised my newsletter subscribers I’d share one of the recipe from my latest Kindle Cookbook – Make and Take Meals. I figured I might as well share it here on the blog as well. The recipe is for homemade hamburger stroganoff and it’s a weeknight dinner favorite around here. As […]
Continue readingWe’ve had quite the cold spell around here and I don’t know what it is about frosty days, but they make me crave a nice warm bowl of chili. I have a batch of my easy one-pot beef chili simmering away on the stove top right now. It’s simple enough to throw together on a […]
Continue readingMy daughter’s birthday is coming up and one of her favorite meals is bbq ribs with fries and coleslaw. With that in mind, I thought it was high time to rework and revisit this old recipe from way back when. Old-Fashioned BBQ Ribs From Scratch 1 cup ketchup 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup […]
Continue readingIs there anything better than the smell of a pot roast cooking on the stove on a cold winter day? I pulled this recipe out from the archives to make for our Sunday dinner. I thought you may want to share it with your loved ones as well. Give me this and some homemade biscuits […]
Continue readingCreamy beef stroganoff is always a favorite around here. This recipe is made with ground beef, making it a frugal dinner option. You don’t need a whole lot of meat since the mushrooms and noodles make up the bulk of the meal. It’s one of those meals you can throw together quickly. You can safe […]
Continue readingThis is a very old recipe. Believe it or not, it has been around for over 50 years. It goes together quickly and makes a great one pot meal. It’s a good way to use leftover mashed potatoes. It’s similar to shepherds pie, but we tend to like this version better. If you haven’t tried […]
Continue readingIf you are looking for a basic meatloaf recipe that’s just plain good, this one fits the bill. No need to add gravy, but I do serve it with some ketchup (that’s optional of course). Fix up some mashed potatoes and stewed carrots to go with it and dinner is done. It also makes […]
Continue reading1 7 1/4-ounce package macaroni and cheese 1 pound ground turkey or beef 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup mixed vegetables cooked 2 cups macaroni […]
Continue readingGrowing up in Germany, we didn’t eat sloppy joes. I remember the first time I had these yummy, but difficult to eat sandwiches. It was the first time my husband (then boyfriend) took me to meet his extended family. It was his aunt’s birthday and the whole family got together for a garden and pool […]
Continue readingWe love meatloaf around here and fix it quite often. Each family member has their “favorite” and this particular recipe happens to be mine. I love the flavors of the herbs in here and you just can’t go wrong with adding shredded cheese. I also like that this particular recipe doesn’t call for ketchup. If […]
Continue readingWe love beef enchiladas around here. This is a great recipe that can easily be doubled. Use store-bought tortillas, or make a batch of these cornmeal tortillas. 1 pound ground beef 6 oz can tomato paste 2 cups warm tap water 1 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon EACH salt & onion powder 1-1/2 teaspoons chili […]
Continue readingBeef and broccoli stir fry was one of my favorite foods in college. I would head to the mall and grab a plate in the food court and eat it for 2 or 3 meals. Once I got married and had my own family, heading out for takeout wasn’t usually an option. I missed my […]
Continue readingI asked my friend Christine from Authentic Moms to share a recipe with us from her new eBook “Spring Recipe Collection“. She sent me this wonderful beef rib recipe. They are perfect for the grill and I love the BBQ Dry Rub. It will be great to use all summer on ribs, chicken and even […]
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