The fresh herbs in my front yard are growing abundantly at this time of year, and that inspires me to incorporate them into more meals. ...

Taco meat is an easy-to-prepare and versatile dish.  This recipe, spiced with garlic, oregano, and cumin, is a kid-friendly food that can...

This simple brisket recipe uses a large 6-quart slow cooker, which allows the brisket to stay very moist while it becomes tender during...

Ham Salad is one of our favorite lunches for when we are on-the-go. It is a simple combination of ham lunch meat with cheese, pickles,...

Pinto beans are a simple, inexpensive food that we enjoy frequently. For maximum digestibility and nutrition, pinto beans should be...

Have you ever had one of those meals, when visiting a friend, that you just keep drooling over for years to come? I've been drooling over...

Baked potatoes are usually served as a side dish, but in this recipe they are elevated into the main course. Topped with bacon, cheese,...

When there are lots of leftover Butter Smash Potatoes, this recipe for Smashed Potato Pancakes is a great way to create something new and...

Chicken Long Rice is a simple, delicious Hawaiian dish. Chicken thighs are simmered in ginger-and-garlic infused chicken broth, with...

The last stop on our homeschool "trip" around the USA is Hawaii. In searching around for Hawaiian recipes, I found Huli Huli chicken,...

Blini - I had never heard of these thin Russian pancakes before our homeschool world studies last fall.  Now blini are an adored recipe...

Soup is one of my favorite things about the cool months. I love how simple and nourishing soup can be, and how it can be a complete meal...

Beans have never been one of my favorite foods. They've always been okay to me, but never anything to get excited about.  This recipe for...

Chicken in Lemon Thyme Gravy is a perfect weeknight main dish. It cooks up quick and yummy in less than 30 minutes, and the...

This simple recipe combines hash brown potatoes, cheese, and gravy into a yummy casserole. Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is my husband's...

When filling our freezer with meals for my husband to take to work for lunch, I like to make large batches so there are plenty of lunches...

As the warm season winds down, I'm making the most of the remaining fresh tomatoes and basil. Those two flavors will be sorely missed in...

During the hot summer months, I try to minimize the amount of heat I generate in the kitchen. So instead of using the oven, which heats...

Although my children and I are at home for lunch most days, lunch preparation still needs to be quick and easy. We are so busy with...

I love sweet potatoes, but my family doesn't generally enjoy them unless they are fried.  While my kids love broccoli and peas, there is...