Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Oh, my.  These sandwiches were delicious!  I ate TWO and I never do that.  Of course, it helped that the French fry recipe I tried was a flop so all that was edible was the sandwiches and green beans.  But still – these sandwiches were awesome and I can’t wait to make them again.  I made a few modifications – some on purpose, some by accident – and you can read about those in the … [Read more...]

7 Awesome Toppings for French Bread or Italian Bread

Italian Bread Loaf

There’s nothing like a loaf of French bread or Italian bread straight out of the oven!  Yum!  And when it’s warm, it’s good with or without butter.  But if you want to dress it up a bit, here are 7 toppings you’ll love!  Oh, and if you want to buy your bread already made, that’s ok.  If you want to make it yourself, there are three recipes below.  My personal favorite is Mom’s … [Read more...]

Oven Denver Omelet

Oven Denver Omelet on plate

This is another one of those recipes I’ve been making forever.  However, this time I made quite a few changes.  So I’m going to give you the recipe BOTH ways.  The first version is the original. Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 cup milk ½ tsp. seasoned salt 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns 1 cup diced fully cooked ham 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar 1 Tbsp. dried minced … [Read more...]

Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

I’ve been looking for a good scalloped potato recipe for a while.  I’ve tried a bunch but this is my favorite so far!  It was really, really good!  My husband and I both liked it a lot.  I’ll definitely be making it again. If you want to change it a bit, you could add scallions and ham to make it a main dish. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose … [Read more...]

Mac and Cheese Soup

Mac and Cheese Soup

I was pretty sure this recipe would be good and it was!  It’s also really versatile.  You can add some chicken or use a different combination of vegetables.  And to make it even better, it was easy to prepare and was ready in about 15 minutes. Ingredients: 1 container (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 6 ounces dried small shell pasta (1-1/2 cups) 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen … [Read more...]

Layered Taco Dip

Layered Taco Dip w toppings 1

I have not eaten this dip.  I don’t like miracle whip and I don’t like sour cream.  But everybody else loves it.  And it’s easy.  So here you go: Ingredients:  1 cup miracle whip light dressing 1 cup low fat (or not fat) sour cream 1 can (4 oz.) green chilies (optional – I omit) 1 package taco seasoning mix chopped green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, cheese, … [Read more...]

Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese

macaroni and cheese in bowl

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese?!  I sure do! Sometimes I’m in the mood for “Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese;” sometimes I want Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (you know, the box mix with the cheese powder); and sometimes I’ve got to have Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese. So when the craving for Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese hits, I break out the box of Velveeta (a staple at my house) … [Read more...]