Beef Stew for The Boys and The Freezer

This is the beginning of a 70 hour work week for me so dinner this is going to be super simple. Last night we had some frozen dinner thing that was actually very tasty and tonight we had Beef Stew that has been in the crock pot all day getting all yummy and sexy. … Continue reading Beef Stew for The Boys and The Freezer →

This Moms Little Helpers

According to Insta Gram I have been cheating at dinner these last few days! Let me break down what has really been going on! First let's not start out by calling them cheats. Cheating has such an ugly connotation and there is nothing ugly about getting a little help and there is rarely anything ugly … Continue reading This Moms Little Helpers →

Onions!

Onions. We love them for the flavors they give us and we hate them for the tears we shed when slicing them. The humble onion is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, leek and chive. Most recipes call for a red or … Continue reading Onions! →

Burgers for The Boys

We all needed a little break from the soups and I needed something I could make fast so I choose burgers. Let me qualify what I mean by fast: any meal that can be made is 45 minutes or less. I just can't get the hang of Rachel's 30 minute meals and I am certain … Continue reading Burgers for The Boys →

Experiments!

The baby turned 19 on the 5th and we already mentioned that she wants surf and turf for her meal and that my MIL will be coming to help with the scallops so I just have the steaks to sort out. I will end up with either tenderloin or rib-eye steaks for the final meal … Continue reading Experiments! →

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

The baby requested loaded baked potato soup so we made it happen. This is a super simple and fairly quick dish. We shopped for this already so we have everything on hand and are ready to go. I decided to do some fancy things with this just because I can. Why have a regular potato … Continue reading Loaded Baked Potato Soup →

Shopping with a bigger budget

This week was my big check so I stocked up on meat! I also know that I am going to be stupid busy this week so the boys need a simple dinner and we need stuff that can be made quickly so I did get some packaged things but it's mainly seasoning packets because I … Continue reading Shopping with a bigger budget →

French Onion Soup

I love, love french onion soup but it isn't the family favorite so I don't make very much. We did have an extra mouth last night but the boys eat at school so I send huge bowls since they can't really get seconds. And since this one is a favorite I don't follow a recipe … Continue reading French Onion Soup →

More planning!

I am a little later in the week for making a meal plan than I usually am but we have been eating so much soup and we brought back food from our weekend outing that it hasn't been necessary for me to think! The boys have class tonight and I want to make another soup … Continue reading More planning! →

Mushroom Soup

I love soup. I love mushrooms. Let's make some mushroom soup! There is a place here that makes the best ever mushroom soup, I go once or twice a year just for the soup and I always leave swearing that I can successfully recreate their dish and I have yet to make their magic in … Continue reading Mushroom Soup →