Tag: dinner

  • Marinated Pork for Crockpot

    Marinated Pork for Crockpot

    I’m a little busier these days so I’ve been looking for crock pot recipes. I complain about my kids being picky eaters, but I really shouldn’t because I’m probably even pickier. Good thing I’m the cook. So, as I look for recipes to try I have to consider all our picky-ness.  This marinade has been…

  • Muffins in a Pinch

    Muffins in a Pinch

    After working all day painting house trim I was ready for an easy dinner. I had it all planned. So, I left my husband outside to clean paint brushes and I started browning hamburger for tacos. It was going to be so easy. I had the hamburger browned and the taco shells in the pan…

  • Cashew Chicken

    Cashew Chicken

    I am always surprised at what my kids like and what they don’t. I didn’t think they would like Cashew Chicken, but they love it. My son calls it soup and will eat every last water chestnut if I don’t stop him.  If your watching your weight skip the rice and serve over mixed veggies.…

  • Sloppy Joe

    Sloppy Joe

    Again I have been hiding vegetables in food.  This one still surprises me that everyone eats, even little Savannah.  Sloppy Joe is a go to food for a lot of families and everyone uses different recipes or the easy out of a can option.  As I made this and measured things, I realized our recipe…

  • Easy Camping Food

    Easy Camping Food

    We had been planning our trip to the Oregon Coast for over a year.  We were planning what to do, how long to stay, and of course what to eat.  We were going to explore the coast and do some camping along the way. We did not want to spend a lot of time cooking…