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Easy BBQ Pulled Pork

May 2, 2016 by Susan 2 Comments

Who doesn’t love The Pioneer Woman? There was a period in which I could expect the question, “Is this a Pioneer Woman recipe?” whenever a new menu item appeared that my husband loved. We are taken with her Braised Beef Brisket (minus the liquid smoke and less soy than called for), and Steak Bites (which, with a little Worcestershire added, are something even my not-overly-excited-about-meat son gets excited about).

The third member of this meat trifecta of love is Pulled Pork.

The original recipe is called Spicy Shredded Pork, and as written is to be served in tortillas … Tex Mex style. I changed up the seasoning a bit and serve it with BBQ.

Freezer Recipe: Homemade Texas Toast

April 27, 2016 by Susan Leave a Comment

I wrote recently about some bread recipes that I keep on hand to fix for dinner. One that I didn’t include on that list is this one for Freezer Texas Toast. That’s because it’s not really much of a recipe.

It is, however, an incredibly convenient staple to have on hand in my freezer.

It is also incredibly popular at my dinner table.

Easy Gyro Recipe

April 22, 2016 by Susan Leave a Comment

One of the tips for saving money at the grocery store that I hear most often (because it’s a great tip) is to buy what is on sale.

Most of the time, that means buying what’s advertised on the front and back of the weekly sales flier. Sometimes, though, you come across an unexpected markdown. I once found Beef Roasts that had been mis-marked at $.06 per pound, and the store honored the price. I bought 8. (I wanted to buy them all, but didn’t want to look greedy).

This recipe for Gyros is easy to customize with whatever kind of meat you have in your freezer or find on sale. I’ve made them with both chicken breasts and pork chops and they have turned out equally delicious. I’ll bet they would be yummy with beef, too.

It makes for a great make ahead, also. Just mix up the marinade ingredients and pour over your meat of choice in a Ziploc bag and freeze. I love having things in the freezer ready to go, don’t you? (Check out my freezer recipe for Texas Toast, it’s buttery and delicious). A stash in the freezer can make dinner prep so quick on those busy nights!

Girls Movie Night Menu: Gone With the Wind

April 21, 2016 by Susan 11 Comments

Do you love a party with a theme as much as I do? There’s just something about it that tickles me. It doesn’t have to be big or elaborate…sometimes it’s just a nod.

Some time ago, my niece joined us on a road trip. She made a discovery about our family. She found out that, much to the chagrin of our boys – my husband and I enjoy listening to songs from musicals when we travel. Few things can keep you alert while driving better than singing (in character, of course), “I Dreamed a Dream,” or “Who’s That Guy?” Yes, we like everything from Les Miserables to Grease 2.

(Driving through Oklahoma was especially fun for Greg and I…not so much for the boys.) Oklahoma – OK!

And thus started our discussion about all of the musicals that my niece hadn’t yet seen. We decided right then and there that a Girls Movie Night must happen.

Since then, a group of young ladies, and some not as young ladies, have gathered at my house to watch movies that some of us consider classics.

It started with musicals specifically, but has branched into other genres.

Healthy (But You Wouldn’t Know It) Chocolate Pancakes

April 20, 2016 by Susan 2 Comments

These chocolate pancakes are sneaky delicious. They are rich and chocolatey & filled with nutritious veggies. Decadent AND good for you!

Picture this:

A loving aunt serves up a snack to her 8 year old nephew. The offering – a moist, rich, chocolate cake.

After gobbling up his first piece, he asks for a second. She dishes it up, and as she passes it back to him, here is their exchange,

“I’m so glad you like my Chocolate Zucchini Ca—“

“I think I’m full.”

Cake plate pushed politely back across the table.

And Scene.

The scene was real. The loving aunt was played by my sister and the nephew, my eldest child. Picky in his younger days. Less so now.

Because of said pickiness, I have been known to employ covert tactics in some of my cooking.

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These chocolate pancakes are sneaky delicious. They are rich and chocolatey, and filled with veggies. They are sure to satisfy a sweet tooth and a health nut.

And because much of the work is done in your blender, they are super easy.

6 Bread Recipes & a Quick Reference Guide to Make Dinnertime Easier

April 15, 2016 by Susan 3 Comments

Busy moms all over the world have, probably for millennia, come up with ways to make their lives easier. Call them lifehacks, timesavers, or shortcuts – we all have them.

I’m a pretty simple gal when it comes to meal planning. My formula for dinner tends to include a main dish, a vegetable, and a starch. Sometimes I’ll go a little crazy and make an extra side dish, but those are pretty special days.

Many times the starch takes the form of some kind of home baked bread. Some time back, I started writing my most used recipes on sticky notes and putting them up inside my cabinet door so I could reference them easily.

About a year ago I typed them all up on one sheet and taped it up. It looked a little neater, and it saved me from having to keep re-sticking my sticky notes.