Mama Mia Lasagna Cups

Mama Mia Lasagna Cups

Posted by on September 24, 2013

Last night my husband was working late so dinner was up to me and the kids. Because fall is arriving here in Minnesota, we were looking for something a bit heartier .. and Tastefully Simple’s Mama Mia Lasagna Cups sounded amazing! While I got things started, my kids decided to venture outside. Before I knew it, I read more »

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Posted by on July 24, 2013

It’s the perfect time of year for enjoying warm sunshine – and turning off the stove. On those hot summer days, the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen. That makes cold pasta salads the perfect side dish (or for my family, the perfect meal)! I love Italian pasta salads, which read more »

Make Ahead Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Au Gratin

Make Ahead Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted by on November 16, 2012

Ah, Thanksgiving … how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: There is not gift-giving pressure, you don’t need a costume or a date, there are no secrets to keep, no mythical creatures to embody and no political connotations. Thanksgiving is all about family and food – two of my favorite things! It’s read more »

Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas

Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas

Posted by on September 4, 2012

There’s one food at my house that always gets thumbs up – PIZZA! It’s super easy to make, and as my husband says, “It tastes good on my tongue.” And the advantages don’t stop there – you can use almost anything as topping, you can serve a simple side like carrots and ranch, and if read more »

Easy to Eat Taco Burgers

Easy to Eat Taco Burgers

Posted by on April 24, 2012

I love tacos. But I don’t love cleaning up, and unfortunately I have some messy eaters at my house (true confessions: I am one of said messy eaters). Bam – grill the meat in patties, use slices of cheese and tomatoes instead of shreds, and wrap it all in a tortilla. Even my family should read more »