Sandwiches can be a great side dish for chicken noodle soup if they are crispy, savory, and worm, like grilled cheese sandwiches, or BBQ Ham sandwiches.  They are a great snack to go with your chicken noodle soup, since they do not take very long to prepare, in addition to adding more flavor to your …

Beans, or Edamame, are a quick and easy, protein-packed snack or appetizer, and today we’ll deep dive into Costco’s Edamame Instructions. You can cook them up quickly regardless of whether you purchase them fresh or frozen. Don’t worry if you can’t find fresh edamame-frozen Costco edamame will do just fine. It is actually difficult to …

This Jamie Oliver Ciabatta Bread recipe makes a rustic Italian loaf that’s great for dipping into soups and sauces. This bread’s high moisture yields a deliciously chewy middle and a plethora of random holes. This article has a wealth of information to assist you in making the most delectable Ciabatta Bread recipe ever. Why You’ll …

Cheesy mozzarella sticks made with egg roll wrappers and string cheese. Cooking them in your air fryer gives them a nice crunch and keeps them low in fat. Each time that I use my air fryer, I like it more and more. In the past, making homemade mozzarella sticks were too messy ( cooked in …

Crunchy ravioli made quickly in your air fryer or oven. Serve it for dinner, as a side dish or lunch! Once you have tried breaded ravioli, the regular boiled version will be a thing of the past! You can still pick your favorite brand and flavor, but, it will have an extra crunch that is …

Snickers Taffy Apple Salad is a dreamy salad filled with apples and Snickers candy bars. A perfect addition to your next potluck. This is my favorite go to, have-to bring-something-to-a-warm-weather-party dish. It’s one of recipes that you receive and you have it for so long, that you forget where it came from? Do you have …

Tender, flavorful pork baked right along side with tiny potatoes and fresh green beans. Dinner in one pan and under an hour! If you have read my blog for even a short amount of time, you know that one of my favorite ways to make dinner is making the whole dinner in one pan. This …

Dinner is ready in one pan and  in under an hour. Flavorful chicken sausage, potatoes and fresh green beans make up this easy and fabulous sheet pan dinner. My favorite kind of dinner is here! One whole dinner in one whole pan. Easy to make and easy to clean up. (less dishes to wash..yippee!). You …

Frozen piergoies with a delicious twist! These breaded pierogies are great for dinner, lunch, or an appetizer. They are versatile, not only in flavors but, in your cooking method! Back in 2012, I posted a recipe for Baked Piergoi Casserole. It’s STILL in the top 5 most viewed posts on my blog and we still …

Creamy soup filled with cheese tortellini, cream cheese and tomatoes. It’s a fabulous weeknight meal and goes perfect for a loaf of crusty french bread. Made in your crock pot (slow cooker), this creamy tortellini soup is a delicious winner! The Ingredients List: Frozen Tortellini:  We like to use a cheese variety for this soup, …

Dinner is one pot! Chicken, potatoes and veggies cooked right in your crock pot. Ingredients Needed: How to Make: Dinner in One Pot!

Give your mashed potatoes a twist! Creamy mashed potatoes filled with flavorful taco meat, cheddar cheese and onion. OK guys, I’ve got a great weeknight dinner for you today.  It’s easy, requires just a few ingredients and tastes pretty amazing. It’s mashed potatoes and taco meat. Yeah, it sounds a little weird, but, it’s sooooo …

Thick, cheesy soup loaded with chicken and rice! Great for your chilly weather dinner menu. I decided to give this recipe a re-post this week. It was originally posted back in March and there was literally nothing posted.  Well, just “here’s the recipe”.  Wow..I must of been feeling really lazy that day. Forgive me! Anyway, …

An easy, cheesy, potato side dish! Soft potatoes mixed with a creamy, cheese sauce and topped off with a little extra crunch with bread crumbs. Perfect for a holiday party or potluck. These potatoes are heavenly! My sister in law made them for the family Christmas party and I made a bit of a pig …

Breakfast Wonton Cups are an easy, versatile breakfast at home or on the go! Wonton wrappers and egg roll wrappers are awesome, aren’t they?  You can fill em’ or stuff em’ with all types of ingredients from sweet to savory and bake them up pretty darn quickly. Ingredients Needed: Our breakfast wonton cups are filled …

A creamy spread/dip filled with fresh dill, cucumbers and cream cheese. This recipe is so very easy and it just screams summer, picnics and all things warm. ☀️ Ingredients Needed:

Lasagna rolls stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese! Comfort food at its best. Let’s start this post out with the honest truth. If you are looking for a light, low fat, healthy option for your dinner menu this week, you are at the wrong place.  What gave it away? That it was topped with bacon …

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is dinner in just one dish! Chicken, cheese and rice with a little crunch. I can’t believe how long it’s been since a chicken recipe has been posted around here. It’s been since October? November? Gosh..a while! You missed it, haven’t you? Admit it. 😉 We’ve been still eating it …

Dinner all in one pot! Use turkey or chicken in this simple, tasty dish. Use your crock pot to make this dish even easier. My crock pot still gets used on a regular basis around here. I still love it, but, have been sticking to some of our regular family favorites. That ends today!How about …

That’s right! Veggies again. Again! My mom will be so proud. 🙂 Of course, this vegetable dish is from my house, so, cheese is required. There are some vegetable-eating children in my family. My oldest loves broccoli, really,adores it. She can just snack on it like a cracker. So, a hunt for a broccoli dish …

Happy Monday Everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was a bit exhausting. Got some kids sick around here. 5 kids to be exact. Yep, that’s the same number that live with me. It started last week with just one and made it’s way through the group. Sore throats, mild fever, chills, headaches, cough, stuffy nose …

Stay warm and make some creamy potato soup right in your crock pot! Ingredients List: 📌 Pin it for Later: Do I Have to Peel the Potatoes? Actually, it’s your choice. I have made this with peeled potatoes and unpeeled potatoes. Both ways are delicious! Can I Use Fresh Chopped Onion & Garlic? Yes. I …

Crock Pot Sausage Potato and Cheese Stew is hearty and cheesy! This sausage stew is a great addition to your fall dinner lineup. Ingredients Needed: Smoked Sausage: AKA – Polish sausage. I usually find it in the precooked meats ( think hot dogs) section of my grocery store. In the U.S., it is usually already …

Baked Pierogi Casserole is quick and delicious! Jazz up your frozen pierogies with this easy casserole. Frozen potato/cheese pierogies are a regular dinnertime dish at our house. Mr Plain is a big fan of them.  I have never made them from scratch, but, we have eaten them fresh from restaurants and our local farmers market.  …

A super duper easy side dish. Can we really call this a recipe? Kinda.Sorta.Maybe.Let’s call it a helpful shortcut, instead.👍 If you are looking for a quick, easy, potato dish..it’s here, my friends. All you need is a bag of tater tots, some onion, oil and some cheese. Of course, adding whatever else you like …

Forget the boxed version! Make this popular side dish right at home. Great chicken flavor, with less sodium and much cheaper than the store bought stuff. This chicken rice is a great side dish for a wide variety of meals. Ingredients Needed: Chicken Bouillon? This can be found in the same section as the chicken …

Skip the bottled version and make creamy ranch dressing right at home! Ingredients Needed: Buttermilk: None on hand? Whisk together 1 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Continue with recipe as noted. Chives + Parsley: Fresh or dried will both work. Simply adjust to …

Crispy and crunchy! These potato pancakes are a fun dinner option or make a great side dish! In my continuing quest to re-shoot and re-share lots of old posts, today, we have potato pancakes. Shared here on the blog in 2011, these still remain a family favorite to this day. I originally started making these …