Taco Joe Dip/Soup

Another dip for the party, another easy one too as this one is made in a crock pot.  It was really easy and also really yummy, another one that would be great for a Super Bowl party.  It’s a “Taste of Home” recipe. 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 1/4 … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

Bob and I are trying to work off some of our extra holiday weight so I’m on the hunt for recipes that are tasty and filling but also low calorie and this one certainly fits that bill.  It is from Betty Crocker and at just over 100 calories a cup, it makes a hearty and … Continue reading

Chunky Tomato Soup

It is so cold here!  Yesterday it was like 16 degrees and I am not happy about it so dinner yesterday was this yummy soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, nothing like a little comfort food to pick you up.  The recipe comes from a great little cookbook I have called “Betty Crocker Soups and Stews”.  … Continue reading

Sausage and Bean Soup with Pasta

I have been cooking and baking like crazy the past couple of days but just haven’t had a minute to blog so this morning I’m hoping to catch up.  Made this soup for dinner on Tuesday night.  It comes from a blog called “The Italian Dish” and it was a hit with the hungry boys … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

The caterer served us shredded beef at work during the week and I was thinking about how good it was and how the hungry boys at my house would love it so I decided to give it a try.  This recipe comes from a blog called “Add a Pinch” and was so easy and came … Continue reading

Pesto Ranch Crock Pot Chicken

Courtney and Jaren came over for dinner after church yesterday so we were all together and ate out on our deck in the backyard, it was good family time and a good dinner!  This chicken recipe comes from a blog called “Picky Palate”.  It has all the qualities of a recipe I love – easy … Continue reading

Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Dinner last night, trying to use up some of the produce from our garden and also from my neighbor’s garden, thanks Teresa!  This recipe comes from a website called “Ready Set Eat”.  It was easy and fast to make and Bob loved it!  We were thinking you could use it in a wrap too. 1 … Continue reading

Cafe Rio Chicken

So here’s what’s left of the 2 pounds of Cafe Rio chicken that I made for lunch/dinner today.  Cafe Rio is one of my husband’s favorite restaurants so I thought I’d give this recipe a try and I was not disappointed!  It was really easy to make and tasted awesome!  The recipe comes from a … Continue reading

Steak and Potato Soup

And here is tonight’s dinner, along with some homemade bread (in the post to follow), perfect for a cold, wet, winter’s day!  This recipe also comes from “Betty Crocker’s Soups and Stews”. 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak (1″ thick) (I cheated and just bought stew meat) 2 tablespoons oil (didn’t use this) 1 1/2 … Continue reading

Italian Tomato Soup

This was last night’s dinner – tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on sourdough, yum!  This soup couldn’t be any easier and it tastes so much better than any tomato soup from a can.  The recipe is from the cookbook, “Betty Crocker Soups and Stews”. 1 cup water 2 (14.5 oz each) cans diced tomatoes … Continue reading