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Chili Corn Meatballs

When we’re cooking meals every day, it’s easy to get so stuck in the rut of using the same tried and proven recipes that we forget to venture out and try something new, or we simply can’t be bothered. I have a few books where I have written out some of my favorites over the years. The other day I was looking for another recipe, when I came across this one. ‘Oh, that used to be good and we haven’t had that in ages ‘I said to my husband who agreed. So I made it that week. One thing I … Continue reading →

Easy Italian Dinner

The holidays are over, the kids are back in school and you’re back to performing magic in the kitchen with what’s left in the pantry. Such is the life of a creative home cook. To make mealtime easier during this first full week of 2009, consider the following simple yet tasty Italian favorites. Both can be prepared in less than an hour and the best part–you don’t have to break the bank purchasing the ingredients. EASY STUFFED MEATBALLS Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 2 beaten eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

My Family’s Favorite All-in-One Meal

Yesterday I told you about a rare event in my home—having extra ground beef in the refrigerator. It came in very handy in preparing a number of easy and affordable all-in-one meals. Not only did I have enough meat to make the Beef and Asparagus Pasta Toss and the Sloppy Joes on Wheels I also had a pound leftover to make one of my family’s favorite Sunday night dinners—-Easy Meatballs, Vegetables and Pasta. (Don’t let the name fool you—-they are more like meat squares than balls.) Only this week our favorite Sunday meal will be served on Monday, as we … Continue reading →

California Italian Wedding Soup

I had never heard of the Italian American cuisine wedding soup until I saw a recipe for it the other day. Apparently, it is so popular in the Northeastern United States, it is even served in McDonald’s in Pittsburgh. Can any Pittsburgh people confirm this? I suppose I have never heard of it because I am from the South and have never been to Pittsburgh, but it sounds absolutely delicious! Here’s a Californian variation of wedding soup that I hope you will enjoy! For this recipe, you will need a half pound of extra lean ground beef, eggs, Italian seasoned … Continue reading →

Easy Swedish Meatballs

I love my crock-pot. You can just dump ingredients in, turn it on, and later, with very little work from you, you have a complete dinner! But, I rarely use it for anything other than cooking a pot roast. Because I am a work at home mom, I have resolved to start using it more. It will free me up to do more important things such as spending time with my toddler. So, I started searching online for great recipes. I found this recipe for Easy Swedish Meatballs. Not only does it sound delicious, but also how can you not … Continue reading →