Bowties, Chicken, & Olives

My kids absolutely LOVE olives! Me, um, not so much. But everyone else in my family has loved this recipe from the moment I first made it over 10 years ago. My daughter STILL asks for it when I am taking requests for the upcoming week’s menu. Dijon mustard gives this a punch of flavor … Continue reading

Eggplant Stacks

When making a batch of homemade spaghetti and meatballs (see post here) for the rest of the family, I used to struggle to find something complimentary for me to eat instead of the meatballs (one happy vegetarian here!). Then I discovered that by broiling thin slices of eggplant, they will cook quickly and to the … Continue reading

Bean and Salsa Tortillas

I always think that summer will be more relaxing and I will have more time to cook, but it never seems to work out that way! We are still crazy busy, and I definitely still need quick and easy dinners. Since I can get these on the table in 45 minutes or less, I always keep … Continue reading