Another dip, you say? Absolutely! If you’re serving up some yummy guacamole, the perfect accompanying dip is homemade salsa! This is so simple to throw together, and can be adapted to your tastes. We love cilantro, so there’s a big handful in ours. Like it hot? Toss in another jalapeno. Have fun experimenting…
Category: Make-Ahead
No-Bake Granola Bites
We love granola in this house. In pretty much every form possible. Plain ol’ granola for sprinkling on yogurt… Even in bars. This is an all-new way to enjoy granola for us: in bites! I made these No-Bake Granola Bites to be a healthy snack for my 2 1/2 year old (okay, okay……
Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Casserole was another dish my mom would put together when my sister or I had a sleepover. She would often do a pan of Bubble Bread, and also a Breakfast Casserole or two. Some good family friends of ours have this as Christmas morning breakfast. They can never seem to remember the…
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is one of my husband’s favorite comfort foods. It’s easy to make it extra special by making individual pot pies in smaller baking dishes. Of course, it can be made as one large dish for the family to share. Regardless of the dish it is baked in, it is always…
Turkey Enchiladas
Craving something a little different than your regular enchiladas? This enchilada recipe uses turkey for a twist, but you could just as easily make it with chicken if that’s what you have on hand. Fresh tomatoes and cilantro punch up the flavor. Next time you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex, throw this Turkey…
Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast
This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a special brunch… Make her this delicious french toast! Personally, this is a very special Mother’s Day for me, since I am now the proud mother of both a son and a daughter. My little girl will be 3 weeks old this Saturday, the 7th. She…
Mediterranean Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna and noodle casserole is one of those dishes that can be… let’s face it… boring. However, I think this version of the classic recipe is punched up a bit by the red peppers and artichokes. It’s also quite versatile, so feel free to make it your own. I can imagine the addition…
Bierocks
Bierocks (also known as cabbage burgers by my husband’s family) are considered a German treat around these parts. They are rolls filled with a combination of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Bierocks freeze exceptionally well, so be sure to make extra to have some around for later!
Refrigerator Rolls (Basic Dough)
Everyone needs a versatile dough recipe… this one happens to be my favorite. You can use it to make anything from dinner rolls, to cinnamon rolls, to bierocks. This Refrigerator Rolls recipe is definitely one to keep on hand!
Homemade Granola
Granola adds a healthy crunch to many of your favorite things… yogurt, ice cream, muffins, etc. This is a versatile homemade granola recipe which can be tweaked with what you have on hand, as well as to suit your tastes. Plus, making your own granola is so much more economical than buying it…
