Bacon, potatoes, and cheese. What more could you ask for? I made this recipe the morning after my bachelorette party with all my girlfriends. Needless to say, it was completely gone by the end of the meal. It is so good and very easy to make. Ingredients: 1/2 bacon 4 cups frozen hash browns* 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 5 eggs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 Tbsp butter * You can use either cubes or shredded, I prefer shredded Directions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon according to preference. Remove bacon and keep the…
Author: Erin
My family LOVES anything and everything pasta. We have some type of pasta AT LEAST twice a week. This meal is great for larger families or groups, or if you don’t want to cook for a couple nights. Or if you want, like, 10 bowls to yourself in one night. Nobody will judge you. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 lbs ground beef 3 tsp garlic 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce 2 15 oz cans petite diced tomatoes 3 cups beef broth 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp seasoned salt 2…
These bars make the perfect treat for the holiday season. They are so soft and chewy, and loaded with chocolate, oats, and, of course, peanut butter. The red and green sprinkles give the bars a “pop” that makes these great for Christmas! You can also add different colored sprinkles and make these for 4th of July, Halloween, and more! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1…
Even though I’m not a chef, I do watch a lot of cooking shows and get a lot of ideas to incorporate into what I see them making. Salmon is a quick meal to put in a skillet and sear on both sides with salt and pepper. However, this creamy installment will have your company begging for more. Try it and let me know what they say. It’s totally awesome! Ingredients: 4 Salmon Fillets 1/2 large onion, diced Minced Garlic to taste 1/2 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup Half & Half (or Heavy Cream) 1 bag of baby spinach…
During the cold fall and winter months, I always love making soup. It helps warm me up and makes me feel comfortable. This chicken and dumpling soup is the perfect thing for this season, and my whole family loves it when I make this. It also saves really well, so if you don’t have a large family, you can have dinner for a couple nights! Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes Serves 6 people Calories 504 Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken (shredded and skin removed) 6 small carrots (peeled and diced) 3 ribs celery 1 sweet onion ½ cup fresh…
Whenever I am craving something sweet, this is always my go to treat! These cookies are smaller, but they make up for the size with their richness. Let’s be honest, who cares about the size? You’ll probably eat the majority of these in one sitting. I usually have all the ingredients already in my kitchen, and it’s easy and quick to make! Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Serves: 22 cookies Calories: 75 Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 ounces cream cheese 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract ½ tsp…
Here is my famous Mac and Cheese recipe. My mom used to hold the crown, but over a period of years I honed my skills and took the title from her. There’s a lot of love in this concoction and I hope that you have fun with it. You can use a 14 inch lasagna dish or a couple of aluminum pans (9×13). Sometimes I will split this into two 9×13 so it won’t spill over into the oven. If you need to make more custard, just use the instructions to make another batch and you’ll have plenty. …
This is the perfect meal for working families! It is my go to for those late nights where I don’t want to cook anything. It’s quick, easy, and kids will love it. All you have to do is toss all the ingredients in a pan, and the oven will do the rest. You will not regret trying this one! This recipe is ready in about 45 minutes, including both prep and cook time. It normally serves around 5-6 people. Ingredients 12 oz package whole wheat penne pasta 24 oz jar pasta sauce 2-3 cups water 1 lb chicken breasts (cut…