Perfect pumpkin waffles using only six ingredients including everyone’s favorite-pumpkin! Simple and easy recipe that can be made in 10 minutes.
Category Archives: Comfort Foods
Alessi Pork Tenderloin

I’ll tell you a secret. I don’t like mushrooms and I really don’t like canned mushroom soup. One of the only times I eat mushrooms is during Thanksgiving when I make homemade mushroom soup for Green Bean Casserole. So I’ll be honest I wasn’t sure what I would think of Alessi’s Porcini Mushroom Soup. It … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Soup

Super simple Butternut Squash Soup made right in your crock-pot. Just five ingredients. Paleo and Whole 30 Friendly.
Cider Pork Chops

Simply the best pork chops. An easy recipe to make an apple cider brine to create mouth-watering, juicy fried pork chops everyone in your family will love. When I wrote my Cider Pork Roast recipe post last year, things weren’t great. In fact, they were quite awful. Our family, including me, had been in and out … Continue reading
5 Easy and Cheesy Back to School Meals

It’s back to school time. The kids have their new clothes, supplies and you took that really cute first day of school picture. They are ready to start the new school year, but are you? Back to school is an exciting time but it also can mean chaotic morning routines, shuttling between places, athletics, after … Continue reading
Creamy Butternut Mac and Cheese

Super easy and creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese made with frozen squash and loved by kids. This is one of our family’s very favorite recipes. Seriously, you do not need boxed mac and cheese with this recipe! This is a creamy and cheesy mac and cheese that is a super quick weeknight meal. Not … Continue reading
Cheesy Crock-Pot Risotto

I’ve been making risotto in the crock-pot for years. It is a perfect week night meal because it can be made during nap time or the night before and you can reheat it and serve it a variety of ways. This recipe is for my cheesy crock-pot risotto. It is so creamy and pairs perfectly … Continue reading
Southwestern Tater Tot Egg Bake

This past weekend our whole family went to my sister in-law’s cabin in Northern Minnesota. The weekend was filled with cousins squealing and wild behavior, but amid the chaos, there was time boating, sitting by the fire and the adults even escaped during naptime (grandma watched the babes) for a tiki bar cocktail. I came … Continue reading
Homemade Granola

The other day, I posted a picture on my Facebook Page with three pictures asking readers what they thought my husband’s favorite recipe was. Was it the Cider-Brined Pork Roast, the Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf drizzled with Ranch or was it the dark horse, my homemade granola? My father-in-law was quick to comment, “As one who … Continue reading
Asian Pasta Salad

Click here to watch when I made this recipe on Twin Cities Live on July 16, 2014. Ingredients: 1 lb. Angel Hair Pasta (cooked according to package directions) 2 cups Chicken (cooked and chopped) 15-ounce can of Mandarin Oranges ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped) ¼ cup Green Onion (sliced) 1 cup Broccoli Slaw 1 cup Snow … Continue reading
Pulled Pork and Peaches Pizza

Summer is the perfect time to do some meal planning and freeze ahead meals. Here is a really easy meal for the summer-pizza. It is great for family night and you can make all sorts of different ones and freeze for later. I love the mix of pulled pork and peaches in this recipe. Click … Continue reading
Cherry Burgers

Summer is the perfect time to do some meal planning and freeze ahead meals. Here is a really easy and tasty burger recipe. The recipe is big enough to enjoy at a meal and have enough extra for freezing. The cherries are perfect for turkey and make it a juicy and hearty burger. Click here … Continue reading
Crock Pot Chocolate Coffee Pot Roast

Pot roast rubbed with coffee and chocolate and cooked in your Crock Pot for Crock Pot Coffee Pot Roast. This is one of my very favorite recipes and I love the ease of making it in the Crock Pot. Here’s the video when I made this recipe on The Happi House. There are so many … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Simple Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese made on the stove or baked in the oven. When I made you this very special Corn Mac and Cheese and you went wild for it. I loved all the emails you sent me saying how it was a part of your holiday meal. You guys really know how … Continue reading
Venison Meatloaf

This is a great recipe to use if you have a hunter in the family and if not, you can pick up ground venison at the University of Minnesota Meat Sale. I love serving meatloaf with my Granny’s Tomato Jam and this recipe goes perfect with it. Click here to watch the January 17, 2014 … Continue reading

