Remember the old days of going to pick out a frozen meal as a kid. We didn’t do this often, but on occasion, we would get to choose from chicken nuggets or meatloaf and revel in our little meal that popped out of the oven (or microwave) ready to eat, complete with a dessert. It’s […]
Dinner
The Best Macaroni & Cheese
You know that feeling when you find a recipe that is so good you know you’ll be making it over and over again over the years? It’s a good feeling, and I definitely had it the first time I made this Mac & Cheese recipe. I got it from a friend and was amazed by the […]
The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Summer isn’t over just yet. In fact, I just ate a too-big slice of sweet watermelon with seeds on my back porch, which should tell you that it’s in full swing. When you see a big, delicious watermelon at the farm stand, you buy it and do everything you can to fit into your fridge…even […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup Repost
This recipe has been stuck in the think fruitful archives for quite a few years. Since it’s one of my favorites for this time of year, I thought it was time to “bring it out of the vault” if you will. Whenever squash and zucchinis are in season, I’ve got to make a big pot […]
5 Cheap & Easy Dinner Ideas
We all need cheap and easy dinner ideas, right? I know that’s how I roll when I’m trying to stay on budget but still eat well. And there are plenty of options for all of us to enjoy flavor and be frugal. You might notice a few things about these recipes: Most are vegetarian They […]