Main Dishes

Maple Glazed Salmon
Main Dishes, Seafood

Maple Glazed Salmon

This is my favorite baked salmon recipe. So much flavor and super quick for an easy weeknight meal. I highly recommend fresh salmon if you can find it. Lucky’s Market and Hy-Vee typically have a great selection.  

 
Sloppy Joes
Beef, Main Dishes

Sloppy Joes

Everyone needs a meal in their arsenal that comes together quickly and appeases the masses (i.e. hangry children :D). These Sloppy Joes are that meal in my household! Double the recipe and freeze half or make taco salads the next day. 🌮🥙 These are a great “take them a meal” […]

 
Beef, Main Dishes, Pizza

Bubble Pizza

I was going through my old recipe binder (paper copies!) and came across this classic recipe. As a young bride, this used to be one of my show-stopper meals. 😀 I hadn’t made it in years, but had a can of biscuits that needed to be used up. So easy […]

 
Potato Soup
Main Dishes, Soup

Potato Soup

This is my favorite recipe for Potato Soup. It’s simple, yet hearty. I love the mix of sweet and gold potatoes, but use whatever you have on hand. Adding a splash of dry white wine brings out a depth of flavor I never knew was possible with Potato Soup. It’s […]

 
Main Dishes, Pasta

Fettuccine with Pancetta & Peas

I know everyone is thinking about their Thanksgiving turkey at the moment, but I want to interrupt your holiday menu planning with this quick and easy pasta dish! Some of you may be asking, “what is pancetta?” Well, in short, pancetta is bacon’s Italian cousin. 🙂 Both bacon and pancetta […]

 
Pumpkin Chili
Beef, Main Dishes, Soup

June’s Pumpkin Chili

I’m trying to not go overboard on pumpkin this month, but I JUST CAN’T HELP IT! ‘Tis the season! I’m really loving this twist on a fall classic; adding the pumpkin and other “non-traditional” chili spices is totally optional. Leave them out and you still have a great chili without […]