Today I am trying to re-invent myself, my house and my life. A new year and a new me. I am going on a diet, I am working on home improvements, I am getting rid of clutter, and putting away all of the holiday decorations. And tonight I will try to change…
Tag: dinner
New Year’s Stir-Fry Hoppin’ John
Every year on New Year’s Day, I make food that represents good luck throughout the year. I just feel good knowing that I started my year in a lucky way. There are many traditional foods that have been said to bring good luck if you eat them on New Year’s Day. In Asian…
St. Nicholas Day – Salmon And Great Northern Beans
Today is December 19th, in which our Serbian culture celebrates the Slava. A unique Serbian Orthodox religious tradition, a family thanksgiving festival celebrating its patron saint. Throughout the year there are many slavas that represent different saints and there feasts. December 19th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. Or as we call it…
Pumpkin, Cream Cheese and Butternut Squash Pasta
Today as I write this, I am in my mind trying to gear up for the day. It’s going to be a very busy day. First I’ve got to get this house cleaned for thanksgiving, I have to go and buy the remaining ingredients for thanksgiving dinner, shop for by daughters birthday gifts…
Miracle Grill Mat Review – Lil’ Smokies and Beans Recipe
This is not a sponsored post. I just love QVC. I recently saw an on air demonstration for the Miracle Grill Mat and I fell in love with the idea! You can now cook veggies on the grill without a grill pan, without the fear of veggies or foods falling through the…
Smoked Sausage Sauce and Fettuccine
We are a true spaghetti lovin family. It always brings my kids to the table. Today is Halloween and before I start my day of pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and cupcake making, I thought I might share with you all, my mother in law Ruby’s Smoked Sausage and Fettuccine recipe. I usually make sauces…
Picky Eaters – Twice Baked Potatoes
I am truly a meat and potatoes mom. In my life I have many picky eaters. Three of them to be exact. To make a meal that they will all agree on, it usually consists of meat and potatoes. Veggies unfortunately are hardly ever touched. I will make them, but they will not…
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Today I am battling allergies. I just got home from vacationing in Florida, and on the flight home I developed allergies from the altitude change. It happens to me every time I travel. So when I got home I thought I would make a comforting meal for the family to help with allergies…
Freezing Food – Super Sloppy Joes
Ok so I am all about easy weeknight meals and I like to make enough to freeze half. I do not have a lot of time on my hands, and so freezing meals is something I love to do. When I know that tomorrow is gonna be a hectic day, I just pop…
