Four Foods on Friday #52

I missed last week’s questions, so I’m posting this now for this coming Friday so I don’t forget :) The questions for this week are about dairy products.

#1. Name something you use cream cheese in/on. #2. Do you use yogurt in any recipes? #3. Macaroni salad. What do you like/put in yours? #4. Share [...]

Really easy Shepherd’s Pie

When I tell people that at 41 years old, I am just now learning to cook, they always react incredulously, but it’s true. I’ve been a SAHM for nine years and I can’t honestly tell you what the heck my family has been eating all this time! But I’ve finally started not only looking for [...]

Meal Plan, Jan 09-Jan 12

I’m sticking to my New Year’s resolution and making all of our meals from scratch through Saturday, with the exception of Friday night’s frozen pizza. Eventually I will tackle homemade pizza, just not this week. I planned out not just dinner, but also breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks for the kids, because that way I [...]

Turkey Divan

This is a really easy and delicious way to use up leftover turkey.

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears cooked [...]

Campbell’s® Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

This is one of those comforting casseroles that really hits the spot on a chilly evening. It’s got everything-protein, starch, and vegetables, although a green salad would be a good side dish for an extra veggie serving. For dessert, serve chocolate chip cookies, homemade or from one of those Pillsbury tubes of dough. Don’t forget [...]