Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

I am always looking for dinner recipes that will work for everyone on busy weeknights when the boys have sports When I saw Pineapple Sloppy Joes from my friend Pattie @ Olla-Podrida I knew I found a winner Sloppy Joes are made with ground beef and a tomato based sauce and served on a hamburger … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Creamy, Dreamy Butterfinger Pie

This Butterfinger dessert is creamy dreamy delicious and dangerously easy to make! It only has 4 ingredients, Butterfinger candy,* thawed Cool Whip, Whipped cream cheese** and a ready made graham cracker pie crust *There are several popular candy bars that are available unwrapped or as minis which make them so handy to use in recipes … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Asian Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts

We had a wonderful time at the beach last week It was Spring Break for the kids and we had delightful weather On Saturday we had an Easter egg hunt They loved it! Super Teen was busy spear fishing, his new passion! He speared this Black Drum and several large flounder swimming in the water … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Thoughts of St. Patrick’s Day inspired me to make a potato soup This is perfect for busy week nights which are Tuesdays and Thursdays at our house Big E has lacrosse practice from 6-7:30 pm, right in the middle of dinner hour Something made in the crock pot is perfect Super Teen and I can … Continue reading

Party Panache, Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

I have seen lots of recipes for Ritz Cracker Sandwiches floating around Pinterest and I wanted to give them a try They are delightful bites, and lighter than little sandwiches on buns like sliders You can make them in many different ways I used ham, salami, pepperoni and Manchego cheese with a butter Dijon sauce … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chicken with Sherry Mushroom Sauce

This is a crazy busy time of year, are you ready for your upcoming celebrations? I spent yesterday looking at my lists and menus and checking them twice I haven’t wrapped all my gifts which is slightly naughty, BUT I’ve been very nice 🙂 Here is an elegant dinner that is easy to make, and … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Ritzy Creamed Corn Casserole

This is one of those recipes that I’m almost embarrassed to share, but it’s so easy and so good I don’t think you’ll care! We had this for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit with all ages Corn, eggs, butter, salt, pepper and Ritz crackers, that’s it! Crush the crackers You can do this … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is a blessing for busy days It preps in minutes and cooks low and slow all day long, filling your home with a mouthwatering aroma I heard a chorus of “What’s for dinner Gigi? It smells amazing!” Only 3 ingredients, Sweet Chili Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, and pork tenderloin Spray or line a 6 … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Apple Cinnamon Bubble-up

This is an easy, semi-homemade recipe with only 2 ingredients! Yep, all you need is a can of apple pie filling and 2 cans of regular size cinnamon rolls with icing Cut the raw dough rolls into quarters Put the pieces in a large mixing bowl and add apple pie filling Gently fold apples into … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Pumpkin Alfredo Ravioli Bake

Weeknight dinners at my house have to be kid friendly, but I want to make them appealing to adults too I also want them to be as effortless as possible! This baked Sausage Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo checks all those boxes I discovered a total game changer with this recipe… You don’t have to boil … Continue reading