Looking for an easy family dinner? This pepper steak sub has become one of my favorite go-to meals! It all started after I had a life-changing sub at a local spot in my hometown. It was one of those …

Ready for the big game? One of the best things about Super Bowl Sunday is making lots of yummy snacks or a fun meal to enjoy with family and friends. If you're hosting a gathering, keep it simple…

Down to the last bits of odds and ends in the pantry and fridge? Let's make a quick lunch of it! It's grocery shopping day, which means I'll be restocking the pantry and fridge. Leftovers …

Are you tired of fixing potato side dishes the same old way all the time? I have very few potato recipes that I try to make for my family because they are just so darn picky about everything they eat…

Readers, I have a confession to make: I adore pasta and anything covered in cheese. Throw in some seafood and I am just about the happiest gal there is. That's why I love this quick and easy Shr…

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One of the fastest ways for my family to go over our weekly food budget is going out to eat. We often fall into the trap of making large food purchases at the grocery store, and then getting home wi…

I have been to the grocery store twice since Sunday evening. Both trips to the store were fruitful in the way of retrieving fresh produce. Other needed foods such as meat, eggs, pantry staples weren…

The countdown to Christmas is on! Up until the other day, I had done absolutely zero holiday baking. Okay, okay- my husband actually does that baking, but when it comes to candy treats, I'm your…

If you love beef & broccoli, this recipe is for you! I've been a lover of Asian foods since I was a kid. I remember many a family dinner at the Pu Pu Inn in downtown Clifton, NJ, where my fa…

Homemade eggplant parmigiana takes me back to my childhood, growing up in NJ. There are so many things I love about living in NC, but also lots of things I miss about NJ!  When I was little, this di…

In my house, weekends are often chaotic. I know, it's Monday, and here I am, talking about the weekend. Long way to go until the next one, right? That's all the more reason to grab this reci…

Last week, I cracked the fridge door open to make sure we had enough room to add new grocery items, and I was upset by what I found. Leftovers, and lots of them. We do our very best to cook and eat …

To me, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of pasta. Growing up in a large Italian family, pasta has been a staple for me, and something I have enjoyed experimenting with in the kitchen. I&…

Do you feel rushed in the mornings and just grab whatever's easy to grab and eat your breakfast in the car? This year, I'm trying to be more intentional about meal planning, and while I love…

NC weather is so wacky. Last week, we had over six inches of snow on the ground. Don't laugh, y'all, in NC, six inches of snow is actually a huge amount and shuts down schools and businesses…

The weekend is almost here, and it's bound to be a busy one (they always are, aren't they?). I'm usually so zonked by the weekend that I really don't feel like being overly creative …

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This weekend is gearing up to be tons of fun, and my family is feeling incredibly festive. This year, we're pulling out all of the stops & having fun with grillin…

These Chicken Meatballs are a new recipe for me and they are so easy to make and very tasty.  I have made about 300 of them in the past couple of weeks.  Aiden has a friend who has many allergies an…

What's your cooking style like? Do you enjoy preparing lavish meals for your family, or are you looking for ways to save time and get a hot meal on the table in 30 minutes or less? If the answer…