Recipes and ideas so you never have to ask what the forks for dinner!
Quick Pasta Carbonara
We have been on carb-overload lately!
It’s that time of year when I crave comfort food. For my money, nothing beats a hot steaming bowl of pasta. Seriously, I could eat it until I exploded……which if I don’t lay off will happen……..but, when it’s cold and ugly out (everyday lately) I want pasta!!! Continue reading “Quick Pasta Carbonara”
Cheesy Chili Mac
Precautionary/Preparedness – Windy Chill Advisory – Wind Chills as low as -24………Quick make some Cheesy Chili Mac!!!!!!
I know other parts of the country have suffered extreme winter weather, but we here in Northern Illinois have really been spared…….for the most part. Not to say that we haven’t had Old Man Winter here, but compared to last year, this winter has been a breeze……. Continue reading “Cheesy Chili Mac”
Chicken Cordon Bleu Loaf
Nothing says comfort food like meatloaf. We all grew up with it. For some it was a certain night of the week………Monday Night Meatloaf……..for us it was always the same, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes ( Betty Crocker from the box) and corn. My brother and I were not huge veggie eaters as kids. But, give us corn and we would eat every kernel.
I have made different versions of meatloaf my entire adult life. Some super simple, some with waaayyy to many steps and pre cooking. I have tried using ground turkey, of which, if you follow our blog you know I am not a big fan of. On the other hand, I am a fan of ground chicken. My favorite way to make meatloaf is just hamburger, egg, ketchup, onion, and oatmeal……cover it with ketchup and slices of bacon………it reminds me of home. Continue reading “Chicken Cordon Bleu Loaf”