• Seared Shrimp Spaghetti Marinara

    It’s the time of year where heavy comfort food gets shelved just like winter sweaters get stored away for the summer. Over the next few months I’ll still make a pot of chili now and again, and the occasional rich lasagna – I mean, how could we not? For the…

  • Pork Parmesan

    “Pork Parmesan,” you’re thinking? A funny thing happens when you have a recipe in mind, but then realize when it’s time to make it that you don’t have all the right ingredients on hand. First a moment of panic, and then a path down the improvisation highway! We love Chicken Parmesan in…

  • Homemade Pizza Dough Recipes

    Tonight my 8 year old daughter is having a birthday sleepover. Here, at our house. Starting at 6:00 PM, four chirping, giggly girls will gather, and at some point they’ll make their way to our basement where their laughter and silliness can be corralled. Before that, however, I’ll need to…

  • Quick Pork Chops and Minute® Rice

    Serve these juicy quick pork chops with peas and Minute® Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice on the side. My recipe for quick minute pork chops was created as part of a sponsored post by Minute® Rice! As much as I’d like to use brown rice more, I still…

  • Easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

    I believe I could eat potatoes every day of the year. I’m not sure my family would agree. I mean, my son practically wretches at the sight of a potato, unless its form is that of a french fry. It’s true. I’m not kidding. How does that even happen? Don’t…