"Casseroles are those intensely comforting foods, prepared and baked in the same dish, that inspire fond memories or dark recollections." ~ Karen Steele Photo by Anna Guerrero on Pexels.com Per my usual, I forgot to take a photo of the actual casserole whose recipe follows below. It had been a long day. The offspring had … Continue reading Hashbrown Casserole
Food
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
"My favorite fall or winter lunch is big steaming bowls of soup." ~ Ina Garten It is September, yes? Time to get out the fall decor, and colors and . . . menu. I love potato soup as a basic, comforting bowl of warmth. It reheats well and tastes delicious. When your child has just … Continue reading Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
"The moment one is capable of feeling grateful for both pain and pleasure, without any distinction, without any choice, simply feeling grateful for whatever is given . . . .because if it is given by God, it must have reason in it. We may like it, we may not like it, but it must be … Continue reading Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
"If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope he likes enchiladas, because that's what he's getting." ~ Jack Hardy Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the recipe sites I frequent is one of those wonderful ones, where you select the number of servings you wish to make and it automatically … Continue reading Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
Orange Chicken
"Chinese food tries to engage the mind, not just the palate. To provoke the intellect." ~ Nicole Mones Oh my gosh! Would you look at THAT!! I remembered to take a picture before we ate it all - (insert proud sigh of satisfaction *here*) If you haven't figured it out by now, and you've read … Continue reading Orange Chicken
Creamy Chicken and Rice
"Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy." ~ Julia Childs Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com If you've read any of this blog, especially the recipes, you'll know I'm all about comfort food. Chicken. Rice. Bacon. Cream of mushroom soup. Nothing fancy, really. Just good, filling food that makes you sit back and sigh with contentment … Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Rice
Oven Nachos
"This is a chip and cheese conversation . . . nachos! ~ Chuck Steele, Jr. Who doesn't like nachos? Tasty. Quick. Easy. Cheesy. People pleasy. (Sorry, I got on a rhyming kick for a second.) Today was a working day for me, and I needed something quick and easy to make for dinner. Kid-friendly as … Continue reading Oven Nachos
Tilapia Caprese
Definition of caprese::a salad consisting of slices of mozarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressinghttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caprese Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I did it again. I fixed a delicious and beautiful dinner and forgot to take photos. I believe that because I'm so hungry when I fix it and it looks so good, I … Continue reading Tilapia Caprese
Breakfast Pizza
"I love pizza; you really can't go wrong with pizza." ~ Nick Jonas My daughter loves Casey's breakfast pizza. However, in our neck of the woods, Casey's doesn't exist. After having made biscuits and gravy the other morning for breakfast, I had a wonderful good idea. Since she and I are the only ones who … Continue reading Breakfast Pizza
Weekend Reads and Plans
"If the plan doesn't work, change the plan - but never the goal." ~ Unknown Photo by Nathan Cowley on Pexels.com So the plans for Spring Break included renting a house at the beach (done) and spending some time on the sand and in the surf, enjoying family time and bonding together as we rebuild … Continue reading Weekend Reads and Plans
The Road Back Home 