Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 4 garlic cloves, minced½ tsp. dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste2 medium carrots peeled and sliced1 medium zucchini, cubed1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup broccoli florets1 cup cauliflower florets4 cups salad greens1 cup cooked barley2 oz. feta1 lb. cooked chicken (diced or shredded) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. … Continue reading Roasted Veggie Power Bowl
Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients 2 lbs hamburger1 c chopped onion (I have frozen onions and use them for this recipe)3 carrots, halved and sliced (1 to 2 cups, depending on how much you love carrots)1 stalk of celery, halved and sliced (if you don't have celery, don't worry - you can still make this recipe)!3 T ketchup2 to … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
German Apple Pie
1 ready made pie crust ( I like to use my pie plate so I use the refrigerated crust )4 c peeled apples (I like honey crisp)1/2 c butter3/4 c sugar3/4 c flour1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (I use cinnamon)Dash of salt Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put the pie crust in your pie plate … Continue reading German Apple Pie
Rice Pudding
When a blizzard hit Northern Iowa, I wanted something warm and delicious - you know, while we were hunkered down watching a Die Hard trilogy. My mom used to make this rice pudding recipe
Chicken + Cheese Enchiladas
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients 1 large can condensed cream of chicken soup1 cup sour cream1 cup salsa2 teaspoons chili powder3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast 1/2 cup black beans (drained, rinsed)1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend shredded cheese, whatever you like better8 to 10 flour tortillas1/2 cup chopped tomatoes6 … Continue reading Chicken + Cheese Enchiladas
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
This appetizer recipe can be made ahead of time and served hot - it's delicious!
Taco Soup
An easy crowd-pleasing soup!
Pumpkin Dessert
If you're looking for something that's easy and different to add to your holiday dinners, give this recipe a try. Our family has loved it for years! It's so much better than traditional pumpkin pie and it serves a lot of people. The recipe is below - and you can either top it with Cool … Continue reading Pumpkin Dessert
Easy Energy Balls
My entire family loves this recipe and I included it as part of the Christmas gift I gave my daughter and daughter-in-law last year (a hand-written recipe book). I always double the batch for my husband and I. They're great for breakfast with coffee or a little pick-me-up in the afternoon. They're actually pretty good … Continue reading Easy Energy Balls
Edamame Salsa
If you're looking for an easy and delicious recipe that's also healthy - try this edamame salsa! Unfreeze some stuff, dump it in a bowl, buy some chips and you're done. My (adult) kids like this recipe with pita chips and even on cucumbers. Enjoy! 1 c frozen, shelled edamame, thawed1 c (about 5 oz) … Continue reading Edamame Salsa