Easy Salisbury Steak

Description My mom would make this for us growing up. It was one of those easy dinners that we all loved to eat at the family table. Now we are still passing it down. My 17-month-old daughter LOVES this recipe. You can add other vegetables if you want (i.e. green onions, fennel, mushrooms, etc.). It … Read more

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

Description This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice. Ingredients 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks … Read more

Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs

Description On the streets of Seattle, after the bars close, and during sporting events, these are a local favorite–warm cream cheese spread on your favorite hotdog! Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 Walla Walla or other sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese 4 hot dogs, or your favorite sausages 4 hot dog … Read more

Ham and Beans and More

Description Ham and bean soup can be a little bland and requires a lot of salt to be palatable, but not so with this version. It is bursting with flavor. Ingredients 1 pound dried Great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed 4 cups water ¼ cup celery, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 bay leaves ¼ … Read more

Mouse’s Macaroni and Cheese

Description The cheesiest and easiest recipe I know. Ingredients 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups milk 8 ounces American cheese, cubed 8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Instructions Preheat oven … Read more

Easy Oven Brown Rice

Description I am a terrible rice cook, but once I tried this method I can be confident that it will turn out every time! Ingredients 1 ½ cups brown rice 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups boiling water Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place rice salt and butter in … Read more

Glazed Meatloaf I

Description This is a succulent meatloaf glazed with a sweet and sour sauce that everyone will enjoy! Ingredients ½ cup ketchup ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ cup lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon mustard powder 2 pounds ground beef 3 slices bread, broken up into small pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon … Read more

Chesapeake Bay Pork Chops

Description Seafood seasoning is used to make a marinade that gives these grilled pork chops the delicious flavor of the Chesapeake Bay. More seafood seasoning can be sprinkled on at grill time to provide an extra kick. Ingredients ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) … Read more