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Mug Meals: A Happy Little Cup of Yum

March 22, 2017 by Susan 8 Comments

I’m kind of obsessed.

It was one of those nights. I was just ‘checking a few things’ before going to bed. An hour later…

Well, an hour later, I had watched an hour of videos by the most charming Irish woman, Gemma (who I was pretty sure was going to be my new best friend), and had about a dozen recipes bookmarked and visions of tasty mug meals dancing in my head.

I made it my mission over the next few weeks to try a bunch of her recipes so I could share them with you. There’s a bit of a learning curve, to be sure. After all, cooking in the microwave is quite different. And I did find some ways to tweak her recipes to make them work for me. But all in all…two thumbs up!

Super Quick Weeknight Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

March 6, 2017 by Susan 7 Comments

These chipotle seasoned chicken fajitas are one of the quickest meals to put together on a weeknight. It’s so easy, it’s a stretch to even call it a recipe.

I always have onions and butter. Always. So when 4:30 came around and and I went to the kitchen to start making the jambalaya I had planned, I was kind of put out to find neither.

Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s found myself in this situation.

These chicken fajitas are one of the quickest recipes I keep in my ‘back-pocket’ to pull out on nights like this one.

Vegetable Lasagna: Summer on a Plate

February 21, 2017 by Susan 10 Comments

A vegetable lasagna packed with loads of fresh veggies, creamy ricotta, tender pasta and gooey cheese. Customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

The snow is melting, the temperature is rising. Spring is most definitely right around the corner. I can almost remember that summer once existed. It was nice, if I’m remembering correctly.

And then, while tidying up my computer’s desktop, I came across some pictures of this bursting-with-freshness summer vegetable lasagna. Suddenly, summer felt real to me. I could remember not feeling cold, the smell of grilling meats, and bright green grass.

All-Star Hot Dog Chili

January 31, 2017 by Susan 2 Comments

Easy hot dog chili recipe to make the best chili dogs ever! Equally delicious as chili cheese fries. And it freezes beautifully!

One of my kids would live on hot dogs and chips if we let him. (We don’t let him.) But when he gets to pick what’s for dinner, hot dogs is usually on the menu. In the summer, hot dogs on the grill are a fun treat. But in the fall and winter, chili dogs hit the spot.

Hot dog chili is different from a chili you would eat on its own (ideally topped with sour cream, onions, cheese and a square of cornbread). Nope. Nothing like it. Hot dog chili is not chunky, and usually doesn’t have beans. It’s really more of a condiment.

Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

January 17, 2017 by Susan 7 Comments

This easy hamburger stroganoff is quick to put together for a weeknight dinner. It’s hearty and warm for a chilly night.

Who isn’t looking for easy weeknight dinners? This is a recipe I grew up on, and it’s always been one of my favorites. I recently shared my mom’s recipe for wild rice soup. While she made that only once or twice a year, this hamburger stroganoff graced our table frequently.

It’s a simple, skillet dinner that comes together quickly and is especially wonderful on a chilly night.

This is kind of the definition of hearty.

Not Your Average Wild Rice Soup

January 3, 2017 by Susan 17 Comments

Wild rice soup with a silky, creamy broth. It’s uniquely different from the other thick, hearty wild rice soups you’ve seen. You’re going to love it!

Winter is soup weather. If you’re a soup fan, you’re going to want to check this one out. It is unique to every other wild rice soup I’ve ever had. Most wild rice soups are thick and hearty. I love ’em. My creamy chicken and rice soup is thick like this. Yum! But this soup is not like that.

For some reason, decades ago, when my mom got the recipe for this wild rice soup, she didn’t thicken it as much as called for. What that leaves you with is a silky, creamy broth. It’s totally unique. And wonderful!