Taco Soup

I am always looking for new soup recipes as well as Mexican recipes. My friend Jen told me about a taco soup recipe she tried and loved so I was excited to make it. I adapted the original Food Network recipe quite a bit to suit my families tastes. The recipe called for a packet of taco seasoning but I don’t like the taste of store bought taco seasoning so I made my own. I thought it was strange that the recipe called for a package of ranch...

Sweet and Sour Chicken

I wanted to use up some fresh pineapple I had in the refrigerator so I decided to try a recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken that I found on Simply Recipes a long time ago. It was such an easy recipe to make and it took just minutes to prepare. My entire family loved this dish – especially my kids who both had seconds. I served this sweet and sour chicken over steamed rice for a delicious and healthy meal. Sweet and Sour Chicken: Adapted...

Roast Beef with Basil, Oregano and Garlic

I was looking for a tasty recipe for roast beef and found one over at The Crepes of Wrath. I had the same cut of beef and all the ingredients so I decided to give her recipe a try. It was simple to prepare and smelled insanely delicious while it roasted in the oven. I loved the seasonings used and the beef turned out perfectly cooked, moist and tender. This dish was a HUGE hit with my entire family. Roast Beef with Basil, Oregano and...

Oven Roasted Broccoli

If you read my blog you know I love roasting everything. After several sunny days we are back to cloudy and cold weather so I decided to roast some broccoli to go with the Roast Beef with Basil, Oregano and Garlic. I found a delicious looking recipe from Alton Brown and decided to give it a try – I am so glad I did. This is my new favorite way to make broccoli. My husband, son and I loved it and even my sometimes picky daughter said she...

Chicken Tetrazzini

I had leftover chicken to use up as well as some mushrooms so I decided to make Chicken Tetrazzini. When looking on the web to find recipe ideas, I noticed that all the recipes called for loads of butter and whole milk or cream. I love creamy rich food but I try to make things a bit healthier when cooking at home. I remembered my mother in law made a delicious cream sauce for the Gemelli with Turkey Italian Sausage and Roasted Vegetables, using low...