I can't believe we are just about a week away from Thanksgiving! I feel like this month is just going by in the blink of an eye! Seriously, it is going to be the New Year before I know it and I will wonder where it all went? The last 3 years since having my 4th child it has felt like that for me … [Read more...]
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
I know I shouldn't, but I actually really like bacon. Anyone else?? I don't eat it all the time because I know it is not the healthiest choice for me but every once in awhile when I am making a big weekend breakfast, a fun salad, soups, or this potato salad bacon is a must! One thing that has … [Read more...]
Warm Dijon Potato Salad
Potato Salad....perfect for all your summer barbecues! To be honest though, I never grew up liking potato salad. I am not a fan of hard boiled eggs so the idea of mashing them up in a bunch of potatoes never sat well with me. And it still doesn't...sorry! So the solution....a recipe that is made … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Rice
So in the last few months I have totally become a huge fan of cauliflower rice. Which I think is kind of funny in the fact that I have never been a huge fan of cauliflower. I know some people might just love chowing down on raw cauliflower but I am not one of those people. I am always looking for … [Read more...]
Honey Lemon Bok Choy
So Bok Choy has kind of always been a mystery vegetable. Why?? Probably because I never grew up eating it so I never really knew what to do with it. After trying Bok Choy later in life for me it probably falls under the category that belongs with asparagus or brussels sprouts. I know some people … [Read more...]
Homemade Applesauce
In keeping up with my apple theme this month, if you missed it I got 29 pounds of apples over Labor Day weekend, I thought I would share my homemade applesauce recipe. I usually make a couple batches of this in the few weeks following apple picking. I think this is such a treat and so much better … [Read more...]
Mint Buttery Peas
I have to admit I have not always been the biggest fan of peas. I never totally disliked them, but they were not always my favorite. Now the fireman, he won't even touch any kind of peas. This is totally a "make when he is at the station" kind of thing. But hang in here with me! I do remember as a … [Read more...]
Carrot Salad
I love a dish that I can prepare ahead of time so it is all ready to take out for lunch for the next few days. This carrot salad makes a great side or you can just eat it all by itself! In a small bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, salt, and sugar and whisk it … [Read more...]
Zucchini, Onions, and Feta
I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!! Today I thought I would share one of our favorite side dishes. I seriously could eat this all the time! As summer approaches, and all you lucky people who have gardens start getting a bunch of zucchini, this recipe of Zucchini, Onions, and Feta will … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
This post contains my affiliate links. Thanks for your support! My fireman's diet is still in full swing over here. I am so proud he is sticking with it and he has already dropped over 5 pounds! It is kind of funny that I am posting this recipe because to be honest I have never really liked … [Read more...]
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
In honor of Thanksgiving this week I thought I would post a recipe that would be great on your Thanksgiving table! I have to admit, I have been married for 14 years and I have probably been making the same mashed potato recipe for Thanksgiving for the last 16 years......and these are not it. I … [Read more...]