Looking for the perfect side dish to take to your next summer picnic? This sweet and creamy macaroni salad recipe is a big hit with my extended family. Give it a try and let me know how you like it! Sweet and Creamy Macaroni Salad Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 8 oz cheddar cheese cubed 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped 15 oz Miracle Whip 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 Tablespoons mustard 2/3 cup white vinegar Directions: Cook the macaroni, drain it, and then rinse with cold water until the macaroni is cold. Add the chopped cheese, green pepper, and onion after the macaroni … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Taco Soup
This taco soup recipe is totally a winner. It is naturally mild enough to be kid friendly. It is impressive enough to serve to guests. Plus it is freezer friendly! This recipe was originally discovered by my aunt years ago. She had the taco soup at a cute little restaurant and the owner shared the recipe with her. Since then it has been pass around throughout my family and well beyond. Taco Soup Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb ground beef browned 1 small onion, chopped mild taco seasoning to taste 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained 15 oz can of pork and beans 15 oz can of corn, drained (or 2 cups frozen corn) 2 T. brown sugar 1/8 … [Read more...]
My Favorite Tried & True Pinterest Recipes
One of the best gifts I ever received was a cookbook with personalized notes in it telling me which recipes were worth trying. Â If you are anything like me, you've pinned approximately 27 million recipes on Pinterest, but how many have you actually tried? Sometimes it is just nice to have a real life person tell which recipes are worth it. I'm challenging you to bring Pinterest to real life and try a new recipe this week! Â To inspire you, I'm sharing 23 Pinterest discovered recipes that are worth trying out. Each recipe is linked to Pinterest so you can easily pin these winners for later. Â While you are there, I would love to have you … [Read more...]
Homemade Chicken Fried Rice
This post contains affiliate links. Homemade chicken fried rice isn't nearly as difficult as I imagined it would be. Â It comes together easily and is a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. Â This recipe is so simple that it has even made it onto my fast & easy vacation meal plan. This recipe is super forgiving. Â It can easily be made with more or less chicken, rice, vegetables, or eggs. Â Just use what you have on hand. Homemade Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons coconut oil (or your oil of choice, but I like the slight coconut flavor in this dish) 2 chicken breasts 3 cloves of garlic, finely … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Pizza Tot Casserole
This pizza tot casserole recipe is easy to make, kid friendly, saucy, cheesy, and even freezer friendly.  One thing it's not?  Pretty.  Yep.  The photos aren't much to write home about, but it still tastes great. Pizza Tot Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can of tomato soup Italian Seasoning to taste 1 can of mushrooms (optional) 1 can of black olives (optional) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package of tatter tots Directions: Brown the beef, green pepper, and onion together in  a pan.  Drain the grease if necessary. Add the soup and Italian seasoning. … [Read more...]
Simple Chili Pie
(This post was originally published on January 5, 2011. Â It has been updated.) It is yummy, warm chili on the bottom. Â It is cheesy, golden corn bread on the top. Â It is easy and yet impressive enough to serve guests! Â It is chili pie! Simple Chili Pie Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb. ground beef 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.) salt 1 can kidney beans (15 oz.), drained & rinsed 1 box corn bread mix (8 oz.) 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Â Brown the ground beef in a … [Read more...]
