This variation of macaroni and cheese has turned out to be one of the tastiest dishes on our menu this fall! Ingredients 1 chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite-sized cubes 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 cups macaroni (uncooked measure) 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix 4 cups shredded … [Read more...] about Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
recipes
Chili Mac
We’ve enjoyed having chili mac on our menu this fall. This super affordable dish is easy to prepare, nutritious, and filling. Ingredients 3 cups macaroni pasta (uncooked measure) 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 24 oz. strained tomatoes, tomato sauce, or finely diced tomatoes 1 … [Read more...] about Chili Mac
Healthier Queso Dip
The cheesy, spicy flavor of creamy queso dip is practically addictive. Until recently, the only queso dip I was familiar with was made with Rotel® and Velveeta®. As my husband and I have moved in the direction of healthier eating, we’ve eliminated processed cheese products (including Velveeta®) from our diets. We weren’t about to go … [Read more...] about Healthier Queso Dip
Honey Wheat Butterhorns
Though my husband enjoys most of the foods I prepare, he rarely stops in his tracks over the flavor of one. A couple of weeks ago this rare reaction occurred after he took a bite out of a breakfast sausage link encased in a honey wheat butterhorn. I have a feeling I’ll be making lots of these over the coming months! Ingredients (Adapted from … [Read more...] about Honey Wheat Butterhorns
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Once there is any hint of cooler fall temperatures, I start craving soup (this explains why there are several soups on our fall menu!). A few weeks ago I began looking for a recipe for a creamy chicken or turkey soup, but I had trouble finding an easy one that didn't call for canned cream of mushroom soup. I decided to try one of the recipes I … [Read more...] about Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix
Do you love ranch mix but hate monosodium glutamate (MSG)? Or perhaps you’re not sure you want to eat a mix that has maltodextrin (a food additive derived from starch) as a first ingredient? If this describes you, then get excited: It is super easy to make ranch seasoning mix from scratch! I played around with a couple of recipes I … [Read more...] about Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix
Mini Breakfast Stratas
Have you tried any of the recipes featured in the Cereal Killers post? I’ve been trying (and enjoying!) many of them. I don’t always have all of the necessary ingredients on hand, so sometimes I improvise. That’s precisely how I came up with this recipe for mini stratas. These savory bites are affordable and can be reheated quickly on busy … [Read more...] about Mini Breakfast Stratas
Navigating the Nutrition Maze: Cereal Killers
When I’m hungry for a snack, few things can satiate my hunger like sweet, crunchy breakfast cereal with cold milk poured over the top. Unfortunately, many breakfast cereals that are rich in taste are quite poor in nutrition. In fact, many of them are so awful that it might be more apt to title this post Killer Cereals instead of Cereal … [Read more...] about Navigating the Nutrition Maze: Cereal Killers
