The BLT Sandwich – Simple and So Delicious
You may be thinking… Really? Do I need a recipe for a BLT sandwich? But since this blog is for kids like my own, college students just learning… Read More »
Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce
One of my all-time favorite breakfasts, eggs poached in tomato sauce—also known as eggs in purgatory—is something I stumbled upon in a cookbook years ago. Nobody I talked… Read More »
Super Easy Chili Billies
When you want something quick but filling, and yummy to boot, try these chili and cheese tacos I call Super Easy Chili Billies. Sorta like Sloppy Joes but… Read More »
Vegetarian Lentils and Vegetables
Need a quick, healthy, really cheap meal to make during the week? Great! Add this filling vegetarian dish made with lentils to your weekly menu. This is so good!… Read More »
Asian Chicken and Vegetables with Ramen Noodles
Ben from the University of Oregon asked in a email “I love Top Ramen because it’s cheap and easy to make. What can I add to make it… Read More »
Roast Beef French Dip Sandwich
I made these roast beef french dip style sandwiches for dinner on a hot night when I didn’t want to cook. So easy, so delicious. I paired the sandwiches… Read More »
Wheat Berry Salad
My new found love…wheat berries. Did you know this is the actual wheat grain seed that mills grind into whole wheat flour? This whole grain is similar to… Read More »
Bulgur Wheat Trumps Top Ramen! Lemony Greek Salad
Last month my son Ryan asked me, “What do you do with bulgur wheat Mom?” He had purchased a 5 pound bag of bulgur wheat at a local farmers… Read More »
Thai Chicken Pizza
Combine my favorite cuisine (Thai) with pizza and what do you get? Thai Chicken Pizza! No sense in spending major bucks at CPK for this one. You can make this… Read More »
Hoppin’ John
Have you ever heard of black-eyed peas? And I don’t mean the rock group! Black-eyed peas are a nutty flavored legume that people raised in the South… Read More »



