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This tradition comes directly from my Angel Mother. Her parents are from the South where Hoppin' John was developed I believe. It is said that the peas represent coins but honestly I have not a clue why its lucky or why it has this title but only that we eat it and love it! Its a great way to use your leftover Christmas ham and who doesn't want to go into the new year with some luck? We always ate Hoppin' John on new years day. I love it! After being married to my dear husband we have combine our two families new years food traditions and eat Hoppin' John and handmade tamales. Although this combo isnt typical we have done it for so long that to me it very much goes together, just like me and my sweetheart do. What are your new years traditions? Do you eat the same every year or shake it up?  

Hey Friend! This is our menu for the next few days. It is cut a little short because we are heading out on a little vacation for the last day of this menu. I may or may not publish what we plan on eating while we are away. I do have access to a full kitchen but am not sure how much cooking we will want to be doing.  Obviously. we wont be eating every meal out. but a litte respit from every single meal being made at home will be nice!  Have a great weekend!  Enjoy you kitchen! Friday 3 lunch-sandwiches and chips dinner-dino nuggets and fries (kids choice date night for mom and dad) Saturday 4 lunch-chicken salad sandwiches and chips and bananas dinner-Not your average sloppy Joes, and tots and snap peas Sunday 5 lunch-PB and J w apples dinner-BIG FHE-we provide smoked turkey and loaded baked potatoes kids bring sides and dessert Monday 6 lunch-cheesy chips and salsa dinner-turkey cranberry sunflower salad w raspberry poppy seed dressing Tuesday 7 lunch-frozen dinne

 Its that time again! This is our real families real menu. Let me know if there are any recipes your interested in or if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend and enjoy your kitchen! Thursday May 19 lunch-bagels and cream cheese w ham dinner-Chicken Swiss Casserole, southern style canned green beans Friday 20 lunch-sandwiches and chips dinner-dino nuggets and fries (kids) Saturday 21 lunch-tuna dip with crackers dinner-greek cabbage casserole and glazed carrots Sunday 22 lunch-chicken salad sandwiches w chips and bananas dinner-bacon cheeseburgers, ranch potato salad and crinkle cake Monday 23 lunch-PB and J and apples dinner-BBQ chicken salad Tuesday 24 lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches w tomato soup and apples dinner-crock pot potato soup, hot rolls and pickle cream cheese ham roll-ups Wednesday 25 lunch-tuna sandwiches and chips w oranges dinner-hamburger casserole w chip and cheese Thursday 26 lunch-cheese chips and salsa dinner-turkey club sandwiches, pickle spears

 Hello friends! This is the menu my family will actually be following for the next little while. If there is a recipe you are interested in please feel free to reach out! Have a wonderful weekend and  enjoy your kitchen!  Friday May 6 lunch-sandwiches and chips dinner-bagel bites (easy for and requested by the kids) Saturday May 7 lunch-soup and toast dinner-wheres the crust pizza and veggies Sunday May 8 lunch-tuna dip and crackers dinner-SURPRISE!! Mothers Day refreshments-chex mix, strawberry lemonade bars, lucky charm squares, melon Monday 9 lunch-chicken salad sandwiches, baby carrots and bananas dinner-grilled chicken and mandarin salad Tuesday 10 lunch-frozen dinner- taco cauliflower rice skillet w tortilla chips Wednesday 11 lunch-ravioli and crackers dinner-Bacon wrapped armadillo eggs, rice pilaf and corn on the cob, banana pudding cheesecake Thursday 12 lunch-fancy ramen dinner-grilled cheese and cheater tomato soup Friday 13 lunch-OUT w my friend dinner-curly fries (by requ

  Hello Friends! This is our real family menu for the next 2 weeks. I hope you find some inspiration that sparks ideas for you  to serve your family. If there are any recipes you are interested in comment below and i will do my best to post them. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your kitchen! Thursday 21 lunch-egg salad sandwiches and chips dinner-split pea soup and garlic bread Friday 22 lunch-hot dogs with sliced tomatoes and chips dinner-easy kid dinner-bagel bites Saturday 23 lunch-sandwiches and chips dinner-Dino nuggets, mac and cheese and fruit Sunday 24 lunch-soup and toast dinner-chicken pot pie pasta, watermelon and eclair cake Monday 25 lunch-tuna dip with crackers and fruit dinner-The best salad Ive ever eaten Tuesday 26 lunch-leftovers dinner-oven fried chicken, baked potatoes and glazed carrots Wednesday 27 lunch-chicken salad sandwiches, baby carrots and bananas dinner-SURPRISE! Thursday 28 lunch-PB and J sandwiches and chips dinner

Hello Friends! This soup is a super hero! Its healthy, and easy, quick, and so very easy! I really love wonton soup and so does my family. They are always excited when the "Whats for Dinner?" is answered by wonton soup! I highly suggest this restaurant copy cat as a must try!  NOTE*if you wont be eating this all in one sitting I highy suggest saving some of your wontons to add when you heat up your leftovers. Just add them to your bowl and pour the soup over and then heat.   

Hello friends!  Can you believe Easter is on this menu? The year is flying by! Please feel free to reach out and ask for any recipes youd like to see.  Have a great weekend!  Enjoy the kitchen!   PS How to you plan your dinners. Are you a planner, a play it by ear kinda person, or a little of both? Comment below and let me know! Id love to hear!   Thursday 7 lunch-soup and toast dinner-Sunday chicken, stuffing and peas and carrots Friday 8 breakfast-crepes lunch-fried egg sandwiches and fruit dinner-bagel bites-easy for kids date night for mom and dad Saturday 9 lunch-BLTS, apples and chips dinner-OUT FOR MY BIRTHDAY! Banana Cake with sweetened condensed frosting and ice cream Sunday 10 lunch-hot dogs with sliced tomatoes and chips dinner-Posole, hot rolls and eclair cake for dessert Monday 11 lunch-egg salad sandwiches and chips dinner-OUT or take out Tuesday 12 lunch-leftovers dinner-califlower ziti, stir fried brussels sprouts and fresh pineapple Wednesd

This is a go to recipe for our family! We love chili but just flat out don't have the time to do all that soaking the beans etc that a traditional chili would take. This recipe is adapted from a cooking genius friend of mine who taught me a lot of domestic things in my earlier years whom I will forever be thankful for!!  

Hello Friends! In March y' all visited this this Post for  Semi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup the Very Most! It is a great one! Good Choice! This quick and easy chicken noodle soup is one of those recipes that you will put on your regular rotation. It tastes like you slaved all day when in reality it comes together in a jiffy! Give this one a try! You can actually make it even faster by using a rotisserie chicken and canned or frozen vegetables.   This one is a winner!

My family really loves Navajo Tacos! Some of the children have asked for this for their birthday dinners. Is a Navajo Taco an actual taco. No I don't think it is. A Navajo Taco is actually Indian fry bread topped with Chili and toppings typical of a taco like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese. sour cream. olives and guacamole. You can use your favorite homemade chili or canned chili. Whichever you prefer. (Be watching for my quick and easy chili recipe coming soon!)

This is my real menu for my real family. I hope it lends to inspiration and ideas if you feel like you need some new ideas, I know I can get in a rut sometimes myself. If youd like any of these recipes please feel free to  reach out and ask! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the kitchen!   Thursday 24 lunch-tuna dip and crackers dinner-Smothered Chicken, Mashed potatoes and veggies Friday 25 breakfast-eggs and toast and fruit lunch-bagels w cream cheese and ham dinner-pizza rolls-easy so mom and dad can date Saturday 26 lunch-soup and toast dinner-pizza, garlic bread and salad Sunday 27 lunch-crab salad sandwiches with avocados, sliced cucumbers and chips dinner- carbonara, salad, and mint brownies Monday 28 lunch-soup and toast dinner-Chicken and mandarin orange green salad Tuesday 29 lunch-BLTS, apples and chips dinner-homemade sweet and sour meatballs over rice and glazed carrots Wednesday 30 lunch-PB and J, bananas and chocolate milk dinner-Big Mac s