St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies

Need a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party food? Or just an all-around good snack? Look no further. This Muddy Buddy concoction is delightful and has a St. Patrick’s Day edge with the green candies and the marshmallows from Lucky Charm’s cereal. Ingredients 4-1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup creamy […]

BBQ Meatballs

These bad boys will transport you back to the 1960s in the best possible way. Sweet and tangy and a little bit spicy, BBQ meatballs are a perfect weeknight meal when you are feeling like having a comforting dinner. Try them, I promise you’ll love them as much as my family does! Ingredients 1 pound […]

Creamy Rosemary Chicken

This year I chose to have a kitchen windowsill herb garden. I started out with basil, flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, and rosemary. It has been quite nice walking over to the window, clipping my couple of herbs, and throwing them into whatever dish I’m making. I don’t use rosemary too terribly often, but wanted to integrate […]

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

I just have to say, I LOVE my Instant Pot. I have to admit, it took me awhile to get on the Instant Pot train, but since I’ve joined it, I have been steadily chugging along. I love love love it. Anytime I find a new way to integrate my IP in my weekly menu […]

Rigatoni & Meatballs

Who doesn’t love pasta and meatballs? A spin on the classic spaghetti and meatball dish, this comfort food will become a new classic on your family’s menu. Though this rigatoni and meatballs dish can take a little bit of time to make, I promise the end result is worth every single second. Ingredients Meatballs 1 […]

Pizza Twists

Does anyone else have a picky eater in their family? No, just me? Well, my oldest son, Maksen, has been picky since he turned 2. There are very limited things that he will eat and let me tell ya, it is ANNOYING sometimes. Y’all, this meal is perfect for kids, unless your kids just plain […]

Sloppy Joe Cups

March 18th is National Sloppy Joe Day! Sometimes I will ask my husband, “what are you hungry for or what is something that you have been craving I haven’t made in a while?” Without fail, he ALWAYS responds with, “Sloppy Joes.” Here are 5 facts about Sloppy Joes: Most believe the Sloppy Joe was first […]

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna is a go-to recipe in the Brooks family, and there’s not much that can top my luscious lasagna. Unless, of course, you turn my go-to lasagna into a piping hot soup. I think it is going to be our new favorite around here! Try it… just once, and you’ll see why. Ingredients 12 uncooked […]

Mustard Cream Chicken

This chicken with its delectable, creamy, and tangy cream sauce is one of my family’s favorite quick dinners. This chicken dish is one of those meals that I know my kids will slurp up and it instantly transforms plain ole chicken breasts into a gourmet dish. Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt, pepper, garlic […]

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

Making things to take to parties is kind of difficult when your mind immediately gravitates toward sweets. Every third Friday of the month, I attend a Bunco night with fellow Army spouses. It starts at 6 o’clock, which of course is dinnertime. So, I feel like it is appreciated when people bring/make savory and hearty […]