A typical topped baked potato at a chain restaurant is full of greasy bacon, tons of cheese, a giant dollop of sour cream… sure it tastes pretty darn good but we can definitely do better! One of my favorite cool weather foods is a big pot of chili! Yes I know, its summer but this…
Dinner
Cheesy Biscuit Wrapped Hot Dogs :: Cooking with the Kids
The boys were bugging each other yesterday morning so I needed to distract. So I dragged them into the kitchen so they could prep their lunch. I love being able to pass along my love for cooking to my boys because it was a huge part of my life for as long as could remember….
My Meal Plan for the Week
Every Sunday night or Monday morning I sit down to come up with my dinners for the week. I find it so helpful for several reasons: I only have to hit up the store once a week- this is really for my own sanity because my boys really like to get on each others nerves…
Bruschetta Chicken
I’ve got a great chicken dish for you today!! The flavors are wonderful, its pretty simple to make and is always a huge hit! I made this for the boys birthday party on Saturday, a favorite of mine to make for a crowd because the “sauce” basically makes itself. The chicken is lightly floured and…
Fusilli with Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Oh the wonderfulness of pasta. This dish is is made with whole grain fusilli, sautéed asparagus and a simple sun dried tomato pesto. I absolutely love making spreads or pestos to add a huge punch of flavors to sandwiches, pastas, sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken. To make a complete meal out of this I served…
Meatless Monday :: Squash & Sweet Potato Fritatta
First off I have to admit that i’m a big dope! I totally missed LeMoine Family Kitchens 1 year anniversary! I could have sworn my very first post was 7/11/12… well looked today and it was 6/11/12, so close! I want to give you all a huge thank you for reading along, leaving comments & for sharing…