Category: Pork

Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake

We call this “Cajun Bacon Pasta” because, for picky kids 😉, you don’t really notice the tuna if it’s not pointed out to you! But whatever you choose to call it, it’s delicious, and so are the leftovers. This Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake is a good replacement for a standard “tuna and…

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Oven Nachos

Hello, everyone! It has been so long since I’ve posted a new recipe, and I really have missed working on this little food blog. So much has happened over the past few years, but I will save that for another post (or two)! But, with some encouragement from friends (hi Randi, Jo Marie,…

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Italian Sausage Soup

Italian Sausage Soup has a delicious, savory flavor that is sure to warm your home on any chilly day!  You can also make this soup in the slow cooker, which is great if you have got some time to cook, but you’re not ready to eat just yet.

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Appetizer Enchilada Meatballs

It’s almost the day of the big game! Meatballs are a fun party food, and it’s always nice to find a new way to jazz them up.  I thought it would be fun to make a Mexican-style meatball dipped in enchilada sauce… Put them on a tortilla triangle, top with a cilantro leaf,…

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Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole

What do you do with all of the leftover holiday ham?  Make this delicious Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole!  It comes together in about 30 minutes, making your after-the-holiday-meals a snap.

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen.  Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand.  This…

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Swedish Meatballs

I have to admit… I used to not be a fan of Swedish meatballs.  But, my husband was insistent that I find a recipe that I like, because they are one of his favorite meals.  I am happy to say that not only have I found a recipe that both he and I…

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Simple Baked Meatballs

First of all, Happy Birthday, Mom!  I hope you’re having a great day, and we all love you so much 🙂 One of my favorite things to keep on hand in my freezer is a giant bag full of meatballs.  They are so versatile.  You can add them to a spaghetti sauce and…

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Sausage Rice

Sausage Rice is so simple to throw together.  It is a one-skillet meal that comes together in about 30 minutes, so it is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.  If you want the dish to come together even quicker, you can use quick cooking rice.  It is easily customizable; you can add a…

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Chicken Fried Rice

Whenever we have a lot over leftover white rice, I like to put Chicken Fried Rice on the menu.  This recipe also works with chicken, pork, shrimp, or even without protein and as veggie fried rice.  It’s a filling dish that allows you to use just about whatever you want or have on…

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