Cook up a pot of hearty ham and blended bean soup with some leftover ham; any kind will do. A cozy weekend and a healthy bowl of beans and veggies sure sound good to me about now. We like to keep a couple of ham steaks in the freezer for our favorite bean and split…
This new healthy instant pot black bean soup recipe is so incredibly easy it’s absolutely perfect for busy weeknights. I think it’s fair to say that I might be getting the hang of this whole Instant Pot thing. With all the flavorful spices there was absolutely no reason for me to add any fat to this…
Conscientious Cowboy Beans are almost homemade; yet so much easier! Don’t save these healthy baked beans just for summer barbecues, these should be enjoyed all year long. This favorite bean recipe is requested by both my family and my husband’s family on holidays and an occasional get together. If you are wanting to reduce…
These are absolutely the best homemade slow-cooked refried beans I have ever made! It took a few tries, but this recipe is a keeper! What do I love even more about this recipe? It makes the best slow-cooked pinto beans I have ever had too! I can make three different meals from just this one…
I think your family will love this tasty GF Sesame Chicken recipe. There is a surprising “punch” of flavor that will have everyone going back for seconds…so you’re probably not going to have leftovers. You can make this recipe with or without the sesame seeds. Scoop the saucy chicken over long-grain rice, gluten-free egg noodles,…
Simple Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup is a great way to show kids how delicious veggies can be. Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and good for you. This recipe definitely scores high in the easy category! Sweet potatoes and squash are great sources of vitamins A,C, and B plus rich…
Chili in the slow cooker is one of my most popular chili recipes. You may have noticed I have a few; we are big chili fans. This chili has the perfect blend of ingredients in every meaty spoonful. Fiber from the beans and the protein from the meat will satisfy large and small appetites, keeping…
These tasty appetizer meatballs are crowd-pleasers, and the leftovers make wonderful sandwiches. This recipe makes a huge batch, which I like because I love having ready-made meatballs in the freezer. I don’t freeze the meatballs in the sauce; that way, they can be used for soup, spaghetti, or whatever I might be making at that…
Pulled pork sandwiches are pretty popular nowadays. They feed a crowd, provide plenty of leftovers, and cook all day on their own. Have you ever thought you came up with something new for dinner just to find out everybody’s already tried it? Well, that happened to me when I came up with this great idea…
Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken is one of those easy to prepare dinners that everybody will like and is healthy too. Serve this dish over plain rice or try my Vegetable Fried Rice, which is shown here, and the recipe is given below. If you prefer more sauce, double up the sauce ingredients. Or let’s…
