Besides great pasta, there is nothing that says “comfort food” Italian style like a good Italian roast beef. The right blend of spices, cooked low and slow in your oven, makes a tasty main dish. It’s versatile, too. Serve it with some polenta (or mashed potatoes) as an entree, or slice it thin and make…
Chicken Nachos
It’s no secret that roasting a whole chicken (or picking one up at the store) can be a money-saving way to feed your family. In fact, you can get 2-3 meals out of a decent sized (think 4-5 pounds) chicken if you plan it right. What do I make with the leftovers so that my…
Spicy Shrimp Salad
Okay, I know, Spicy Shrimp Salad is kind-of a summer thing. Well, here in Kansas, it’s still 60 degrees during the day so I’m making cold lunches as long as I can. Since I had a bag of small, cooked shrimp in the freezer that needed to be eaten, I thought a Spicy Shrimp Salad…
Royals Slider Bar
After 29 years, the Kansas City Royals are finally back in the World Series! I (Barb) was in high school the last time this happened, and I can still remember how excited the entire city was. Kids were lined up 6 deep at the pay phones, trying to get their parents to let them out…
Easy Slow Cooker Dinners
I have a confession to make. I’m in love with my slow cooker. Especially when the weather turns a little chilly and it’s comfort food time. There are TONS of slow cooker dinners out there. Some of them are extremely complicated and honestly they don’t taste so great. So, I reached out to some of…