Picadillo

Our lives are so busy and we all need an arsenal of quick 30 minute dinners. This dish only uses 1 pound of ground beef. Picadillo is an extremely flavorful and delicious Latin American dish that is sure to please. Gather together just a few simple ingredients to start making this dish for your family…

Beef & Broccoli

Are you looking for a super quick and easy recipe that your whole family will love? This recipe for Beef & Broccoli is especially great if you are trying to stretch your grocery budget. I purchased my steak in this recipe for under $5.00! You can easily add different vegetables etc. to prepare it perfectly…

Chicken Divan

This recipe for Chicken Divan is a delicious family favorite! What is really great is that kids love it also. My daughter called me last week wanting the recipe for her family, so it held a lasting tasty memory for her also. WIN WIN! We raised 5 children so I became a pro at stretching…

Plant-Based “MeatLoaf”

Here is a wonderful plant based recipe that is a great one to add to to your family menu plans. This Plant-Based Meatloaf is filled with healthy ingredients and sure to please! My husband and I were recently invited to go to a local restaurant that holds a monthly vegan potluck. Anyone is invited as…

Super Healthy Muffins

These muffins truly are at the top of my all time favorites! I call them Super Healthy because the ingredients are awesome plus they contain no OIL. Healthy ingredients like carrot, apple and banana keep them moist and so delicious. I know you will LOVE them also. Serve them for breakfast, an afternoon snack or…

Rotini & Fresh Vegetables

I Love this easy dinner recipe because it is a perfect way to add vegetables to your meal in a delicious way! Plus Rotini & Fresh Vegetables is an easy healthy dinner if you are trying to lose weight. This meal is fast and easily served with any protein you choose, chicken, fish etc. I…

Vegan/Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese

    Vegan? Gluten Free? Hungry for some Macaroni & Cheese? Here is a recipe for you to make that is vegan and one I’d love for to to try. My husband eats vegan much of the time for health reasons, so I have had to work on some vegan recipes that we can all…

Easy Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese

I just finished a video on my YouTube cooking channel Dawn of Cooking making Vegan Macaroni & Cheese but then I decided to also add a non vegan version also. So now you can learn how to prepare both! This is a really easy recipe and just as good as the prepackaged but without any…

What to Make for Dinner VEGETARIAN

Are you ready for a great dinner???? Well here it is! This meal is great if you are trying to lose weight, eat more whole grains, and just plain try and eat healthy. We will be making a delicious vegetable quiche with a twist! The crust is make from brown rice! Rice is gluten free…

Enchiladas!

These Enchiladas are one of our favorite family meals! It is plant based, vegan, and delicious. It can easily be made non-vegan just by adding meat and changing the cheese and sour cream. We try and eat more plant based diet for health reasons in our family. I am sure you will find this recipe…

Dinner for the One you LOVE!

Here is a special meal to prepare for the one you LOVE. This is the week of Valentine’s Day, but hey we need to celebrate LOVE everyday!! All the ingredients are easy to find and if you chop and do some prep work ahead of time it won’t take so long to put together. I…

Taco Soup

This delicious soup is like having a taco in a bowl! This is a family recipe passed down from my Mother-in-law who was an amazing cook. It is flavorful and warming and I consider it a comfort dish! It is extremely easy and quick to make so I suggest you add it to your menu…