Easy Meals

Mini Taco Salad Bowls

It’s Taco Tuesday! How ’bout Mini Taco Salad Bowls?

There is just something special about crispy taco salad. That crunch, with meat and cheese. Sometimes with beans, sometimes not. Just so tasty and deliciously refreshing. But, for years, I simply just piled meat on tortilla chips and called it a salad. Which is ok, I suppose. No one complained, […]

Posole (Pork & Hominy) with Chicken Fajita Wraps

I know Christmas is over and posole is supposed to be one of those “special” meals, but it’s not! It’s great for any occasion, any day of the week. Today was as good as any and with Chicken Fajita wraps, it made all the sense in the world! Especially since […]

Shrimp Quesadillas and Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Healthy meals can be easy, fast and affordable. If you can find jumbo shrimp on sale, grill it up! But if fresh isn’t available or affordable, no worries. Use frozen uncooked shrimp and this simple marinade and make some super yummy quesadillas the whole family will enjoy. By adding a […]

Pork Cutlet Gravy over Egg Noodles with Corn & Carrots

Sometimes, simplicity is best. And there’s nothing more simple than a good homemade gravy over egg noodles. But even though it’s simple and easy, don’t think it’s not tasty. I find pork cutlets to be perfect for this. They go on sale regularly and they tend to cook up nice […]

Tortellini and Meat Marinara Sauce with Simple Salad

Some things are just easier, cheaper and more convenient to purchase prepared or frozen, but that doesn’t mean it has to be dehydrated, boxed junk.  For this meal, I got lucky and hit a close out on some fresh 3 cheese tortellini in the deli section. $4.99 for a family […]

Mashed Potato Cakes, Pork Chorizo and Eggs

It’s that time of year. Food, food and more food. Which means leftovers galore! Which also can mean, waste. But not this year! At least not for those leftover mashed potatoes. Those bad boys make an awesome breakfast side, appetizer or even a main dish. That’s right! Potato cakes! Give […]