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Beef Rigatoni Recipe

January 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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Thank you to Hunt’s for sponsoring this post and encouraging my culinary skills! Visit Hunt’sSignatureRecipeCollection to find tons of delicious ideas for using Hunt’s tomatoes in your meals. Getting dinner on the table fast, but still serve a delicious, healthy meal can sometimes be a struggle. Just like many of you, with all the practices, games… [Continue Reading]

CrockStar Confession: How to stretch your budget

October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment
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I LOVE my Slow Cooker, so when I was asked by Walmart and Rival to share a tip on how I use my Slow Cooker, I couldn’t pass up the chance.  Head on over to the CrockStar page on Facebook, grab some recipes and check out the Confessions. AND while you are there enter for… [Continue Reading]

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Sauteed Mushrooms and Jarlsberg Cheese

April 4, 2011 | 9 Comments
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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are one of those very versatile sandwiches, pair it with a bowl of soup for a hearty lunch or add a salad for a great dinner. Raising 3 boys, I have made my share of Grilled Cheese, but I will have to admit, probably 99% of them have been the normal, everyday,… [Continue Reading]

Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe for #WeeknightMeals

March 29, 2011 | 2 Comments
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Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe: 2 tablespoons Wesson Oil, divided 1 package Stir-Fry Vegetables {I bought Kroger brand and they were only $1 this week} 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips 1/3 cup La Choy Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 can (11 oz) Mandarin Oranges, drained Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil… [Continue Reading]

Chicken Phillies and Our Menu Plan

March 28, 2011 | 2 Comments
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Chicken Phillies Recipe: {serves 4 people} 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1/3 bottle Zesty Italian Dressing 1 cup Mozzerella cheese, shredded 4 hoagie buns 1 green, 1 orange and 1 red pepper 1 large onion Directions: Split chicken breasts open and place in container, pour dressing over and place in refrigerator for at least 1… [Continue Reading]

Teriyaki Chicken and Our Menu Plan

March 21, 2011 | 7 Comments
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Happy Monday! Here we are…another new week ahead of us. Spring is making it’s way to us…slowly, but at least it is warming up a little. With our Baseball season beginning next week, I will be fixing more make ahead and crockpot meals. Over the weekend I wrote the schedule on my calendar, and was once… [Continue Reading]

Easy Taco Bake

March 18, 2011 | 8 Comments
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When fellow Hoosier, Amy from a Latte’ with Ott, told me about her Iron Chef Challenge, I knew I would want to join in. In January, the Challenge was Duck and in February it was Lamb, both of which I just don’t cook. But this month, is Red Gold Tomatoes, so I knew for sure… [Continue Reading]