I make my own seasoning blend and use it in the majority of my recipes. I do different things each time depending on what is on sale, what someone gives us, what we pick up at the local market, etc. This Frozen Seasoning Blend recipe will improve the flavor of so many of your dishes, […]
Menu Plan Monday: Preparing for Earth Day
This week, we celebrate Earth Day. Week Sixteen’s menu plan includes yummy recipes in a printable menu plan and a printable shopping list. But, I have also included some fun Earth-Day inspired snacks and treats in this week’s menu plan so you can celebrate this fun Holiday! Week Sixteen Menu Plan: Scroll to the bottom […]
Kids Cookbooks at Amazon
If your kids are anything like my middle son was way back in 2011 (at age 8), they are going through a cooking phase. Zack started a notebook and wrote down tons of recipes that I make so that he could make them himself. I wonder what ever happened to that notebook? Anyway, when he was […]
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe
This recipe takes tons of different ingredients, but it is so worth it! As with all stir fry recipes, the Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe can be made to order. The only necessities are the shrimp & asparagus. Everything else is 100% up to you and your taste buds. As you can see by […]
100 + Side Dish Recipes
As the kids get bigger, they start eating…A LOT. I used to be able to cook one dish and have enough for everyone, plus leftovers. These days? I can barely get a full meal out of an entree and my kids still ask for more to eat. So I’ve started making more full course dinners and […]
Boneless BBQ (Barbecue) Pork Ribs
Summertime is the time for long evenings outside, block parties, and barbecues! So when it starts to get warm out, I dust off my favorite barbecue recipes. And at the top of my list are boneless BBQ pork ribs! This is one of those recipes that my kids think is the absolutely bomb. They are […]
20 Recipes to Try: Beef
Beef is a dinner stand-by in our family. I love to use it for soups, stews, burgers, casseroles, and more! When I cook a beef dinner, I pretty much know that my family, even my hungry boys, will walk away from the table feeling full and satisfied and not eating everything else up in my […]
Turbo Pot Cookware Review (NYC)
What if I told you you could cut your cooking time in half? Now that I have your attention 😉 I am thrilled to be reviewing Turbo Pot Cookware! Turbo Pot is an all new high-quality cookware that heats up twice as fast as regular cookware. How does it work? Well, typically on gas stoves, […]
My Favorite Cookbooks
I have so many cookbooks, seriously! I have never counted, but I have gobs and gobs. With that said, there are only a few that I turn to on a regular basis. Back when I was posting my recipes and cooking tips on 3 Boys and a Dog regularly, I was asked numerous times about what […]
10 Killer Cooking Hacks For You!
Finding shortcuts in the kitchen can save you money, energy, and time while also making the whole cooking experience more enjoyable. Here are 10 killer cooking hacks that will make your time in the kitchen easier. Cut the Acidity of Tomatoes If you’re like most families or amateur cooks, pasta and tomato sauce are staples […]
One Month of Quick and Easy Meals!
I think we’ve all been there: It’s 5:30 p.m. and you have no idea what to make for dinner. Caught between your hungry kids and your empty cupboard, you resort to ordering a pizza…for the third time this month. Along with being unhealthy, eating out a lot can really do a number on your bank […]
35 Tasty Beef Recipes to Make the Family
Do you cook more Beef, Chicken or Pork recipes for your family? If you are anything like me, you are always looking for new recipes to try on your family. Beef is a great family dinner staple! It’s usually easy to find it on sale and, if you can get it in bulk, you can […]
