I am the worst at meal planning. I have great intentions. I'll make a shopping list, pick up what I need, keep the fridge stocked. The problem is by the time I'm ready to break away from work, or whatever I happen to be doing, to start cooking everyone is starving and wants something right … [Read more...] about Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners
Comfort Food
Train Wreck Fries
Many moons ago I attended a Moms' Night Out Charlotte blogger meet and greet at an ah-maz-ing restaurant called Nan and Byron's. Sadly Nan and Byron's closed a while back, but you can still enjoy their over-the-top delicious Train Wreck Fries. Train Wreck Fries are perfectly cooked french fries … [Read more...] about Train Wreck Fries
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!
I love to bake. I don't do it as much as my kids would like, but when I do bake, I do it well! (Bread and cookies are my specialties, they never last longer than a few minutes in the house unless I bake when the kids aren't home, lol). This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe of all time. … [Read more...] about Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!
Twenty Tasty Tailgating Treats To Tempt Your Tummy
If you haven't noticed already, football season is here! In celebration of my favorite time of the year, I decided to bring you some delicious football-inspired tailgating recipes perfect for that party in the parking lot or just hanging out at home watching the game. Don't worry! You don't have … [Read more...] about Twenty Tasty Tailgating Treats To Tempt Your Tummy
Fresh from the Farmers Market: Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs made with NC Beef from D’s Beef and Bees
If you have followed me for any length of time you know that I am NOT a morning person. I have to wake up at 5:45 am every weekday to make sure my 17 & 15 yos get ready for school. I go back to bed until 6:45 am when I wake up my middle schooler. Back to bed again and up at 7:20 am to wake up … [Read more...] about Fresh from the Farmers Market: Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs made with NC Beef from D’s Beef and Bees
Iowa Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa Pork Tenderloin sandwiches, AKA tenderloins or breaded pork sandwiches, are a staple throughout the Midwest. Easy and inexpensive, they are one of the few things I truly miss about Iowa--besides my family, of course! A tenderloin consists of a trimmed and pounded-tender slice of pork loin, … [Read more...] about Iowa Pork Tenderloin Sandwich