I know how to cook. I can make just about anything, as long as I’ve got a recipe of some kind. Often, I just glance over the ingredients to see what goes into something, and I just use my own estimated measurements. I’ve gotten pretty good at it, and I can’t remember the last time I made something that didn’t… Read more →
Category: Cooking
This Week’s Dinner Menu
Today, I went grocery shopping for basically the first time since I’ve been home. And we were pretty desperate for some good food. I love to cook, and my husband is pretty used to having a home cooked meal each night. He gets bummed when we eat at a fast food place because he loves my food so much. It… Read more →
Family Dinner: Chilaquiles
So, I’m pretty sure that everyone has their own version of this dish. I mean, I’m not even sure if I’m spelling it right. But it’s basically a Mexican casserole, or at least that’s how I explain it to anyone who asks. It’s super yummy, and I like to make it for dinner, then reheat it and add a sunny… Read more →
Family Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas
Okay. So I cheated a little bit in the recipe, and I used a pre-made sauce. But it still tasted pretty dang good. I like to make enchiladas because they get better with time. Leftover enchiladas are one of the best breakfasts out there. My husband likes to add a fried egg to it, too, which makes it technically breakfast… Read more →
Favorite Desserts
I have a massive sweet tooth. Dessert is my favorite meal, even though I know it’s not really healthy for me. I figure that, since I don’t smoke or drink, I deserve at least one vice. And sugar is that vice. I am the kind of person that only eats my veggies so that I can have dessert when the… Read more →
Homemade Salsa
I’ve mentioned before that my husband is Hispanic. He loves Mexican food because he says it reminds him of his grandma, and he loves really spicy foods. So, as a way to make him happy, I’ve taught myself how to make a lot of different Mexican dishes. I’ve even gotten help on a few recipes from his grandma, and she’s… Read more →
Family Dinner: Steak Nachos
Tonight’s menu is a little bit more playful, and a little less healthy. I don’t mind splurging every once in awhile, and it just sounded really good tonight. It’s super easy to make, and it can be fun to let kids assemble their own nachos to their preferences. Here is how I make nachos for my family: Ingredients: 1 lb.… Read more →
Family Dinner: Simple Pasta Sauce
In a previous post, I mentioned that I love the tradition of making a homemade meal for my family almost every night of the week. One of my favorite things to make is pasta. I prefer to use tomato sauce because my daughter is a huge fan, and it makes me happy to see her eat a large meal for… Read more →
Family Dinner: Pork Chops
On tonight’s menu, I have a plan to make pork chops, macaroni and cheese, a little sauteed corn, and some cheese rolls. I like to make dinner most nights because I feel like it’s one of the best ways to take care of my family. Growing up, my mom always made a home cooked meal that we would enjoy together.… Read more →
I’ve Created a Monstrosity
So, I’ve mentioned before that I like to cook and make new recipes. Lately, I have been trying to budget pretty hardcore, so we aren’t buying a whole lot of snacking food. So I’ve had to kind of create different meals to keep me from getting hungry during the day. I don’t know about you, but I love ramen. It’s… Read more →
