Butterflied Lobster Tails

Butterflied Lobster Tails

We like to do lobster for special events like birthdays and New Years Eve parties. This is what we did on NYE 2022 – me & the guys had some fun with fish [rather, crustaceans]. But hubby likes to create a seafood fest, so we 

Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini

Leftover turkey: usually, by the time I get around to planning this turkey tetrazzini casserole, the leftovers are gone. So, this is a long time coming, I finally did it! Having never made this before, I was not confident of the outcome, but it turned 

Grandpa’s Bean Soup

Grandpa’s Bean Soup

My Grandpa made the best Navy bean soup. I always thought it was because he served in the Navy during the Korean War. I imagined him on the ship, peeling potatoes, working in the kitchen. Most of my memories of Grandpa are in his basement 

Amish Country Casserole

Amish Country Casserole

I found this recipe and thought it sounded simple & tasty, related to Hamburger Helper in some way, but a homemade casserole. It’s an old fashioned form of hamburger helper, just another beef noodle casserole. It might not even be Amish, but it’s a different 

Chunky Split Pea Soup

Chunky Split Pea Soup

Do you like the Campbell’s Chunky Split Pea Soup with Ham? Here’s my copycat recipe for homemade thick & chunky pea soup. Ingredients: 1 package dried split peas 8 c. water 2 – 3 potatoes 1 – 2 onions 2 carrots 2 c. cooked, chopped 

Classic Pot Roast

Classic Pot Roast

Beef pot roast is another super easy crock pot meal that you start in the morning and wait all day for that delicious smell to fill the house. Our grass fed beef comes from Wisconsin Meadows, and these Beef Chuck Roasts were only about 1.5 

Poor Man’s Chicken Parm

Poor Man’s Chicken Parm

You can make easy Chicken Parmesan, for just a few bucks and in just a few minutes. Ingredients Frozen chicken patties Marinara sauce Mozzarella slices Parmesan cheese Easy Instructions Get four (or six) frozen chicken patties and fry them in oil, just until brown. 2. 

Stove-top Tuna Casserole

Stove-top Tuna Casserole

Casseroles are traditionally baked, and topped with crusty crackers and cheese, but this is a classic working-mom, one-pot, stove-top tuna casserole that can have dinner in their bellies in less than 30 minutes. This is one of my old-school, I-didn’t-plan-anything-for-dinner dinners. Its super cheap, and 

Chicken-Broccoli-Rice Casserole

Chicken-Broccoli-Rice Casserole

I’ve been making this quick & easy chicken casserole for decades. Sometimes I switch up the ingredients a bit, like using frozen veggies instead of fresh, Normandy mix instead of just broccoli, or a different soup base. First, you gather your ingredients and prep accordingly: 

Lazy Enchiladas

Lazy Enchiladas

Oh, Enchiladas, you are my favorite Mexican food, why do you have to be so difficult to make? I think in my quest for the best authentic enchiladas I got lost somewhere. I usually prefer beef enchiladas, but I also used to love the banquet