Clik here to view.
5-Minute Meatball Skewers
The season for packing school lunches is in full swing around here, and these 5-Minute Meatball Skewers are part of the reason I haven’t tried to climb into my morning cup of coffee. So far. These...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Make Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese in 1 Hour
Have you ever made Marcella Hazan’s bolognese sauce? It’s amazing. But it takes almost 4 hours. If you have one, two, four or nine small kids at your house like I do, this just won’t work. So as part...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Homemade Sloppy Joes
When my soon to be 8-year-old asked for Homemade Sloppy Joes as her birthday dinner, I knew we had a hit! You know that very distinctive flavor of a good Sloppy Joe? The one I remember as a kid came...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taco Squash Boats
If you’re looking for a way to get your kids eating more vegetables, boats are the thing. We’ve made Italian Zucchini Boats and I’m thrilled to say two things about it: They used a lot of zucchini (a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches My 8-Year-Old Can’t Get Enough Of
“Are there any more?” That’s the only question my third grader has when I make these Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches for dinner. Lucky for her, this recipe makes enough to feed our family of 6 at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Healthier, Faster Meatloaf Recipe: Replace Half the Beef with One of the...
I’ve made this healthier version of meatloaf for a total of 10 kids and 9 adults now and I’m pleased to say that everyone, except one holdout, loved it. #alwaysone Even the kids. Even the dads. If...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy Pot Roast with Vegetables
This easy pot roast with vegetables comes together so quickly! I threw a giant pan brimming with fresh veggies smothering a roast underneath, then seat out with the brood for an afternoon walk. Don’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy Salisbury Steak Meatballs
How do you feed a whole family with one pound of ground beef? Try our Easy Salisbury Steak Meatballs! This simplified recipe is already a favorite with my kids. We serve our Easy Salisbury Steak...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Make Easy Beef Stew: A Simple Recipe that Cuts Cooking Time in Half
Today we’re talking about how to make easy beef stew faster than you ever thought possible. Do you know that traditional beef stew is a two and a half hour ordeal? Not here! We pack our easy beef...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One-Pot Taco Mac & Cheese
Our newest version of macaroni and cheese adds the flavor of tacos and does it all in one pan. That’s one-pot taco mac and cheese! You won’t believe the secret ingredient that turns regular mac and...
View Article
