Food and Recipes

My family enjoys seafood and I'm always looking for easy ways to incorporate it into our dinners. With that said, I don't have hours to prepare it, especially on busy weeknights. Work and school schedules give me less than 1 hour to get dinner on the table. That's when I turn to easy recipes like … [Read more...] about Easy Seafood Crab Meat Noodle Casserole Recipe

We enjoy roasting turkey a few times every year. During the holidays we'll roast a whole one and during other times of the year we'll roast a half or quarter. Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving, it's great year round. When it comes to seasoning it we like to use this homemade spice rub recipe. … [Read more...] about Homemade Turkey Spice Rub Recipe

Nothing warms you up and fills up the tummy on a cold winter day than a big bowl of homemade chili. I like to prepare it early in the morning and let it slow cook all day in my slow cooker. It allows the beans to become tender and all of the flavors to infuse. My family enjoys it served with … [Read more...] about Maple Beef Chili Recipe Made in the Slow Cooker

Cooking lentils, a staple in many kitchens around the world can sometimes be a tricky affair, especially for those new to the legume game. They are nutritious, versatile, and, most importantly, delicious when prepared right. The advent of the Instant Pot, a modern kitchen marvel, has simplified … [Read more...] about Tips for Cooking Lentils in the Instant Pot

We try to enjoy a movie night with the kids every week. During our family movie nights we like to make and serve finger foods. While popcorn is nice, it gets boring. Last weekend I whipped up the Muddy Buddies Chex Cereal Snack Mix which is easy to make. There's no baking at all. As soon as you have … [Read more...] about Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix Recipe – Perfect for Family Movie Nights