Manic Mom Meal

My kids often like a meaty and savory snack. These are inspired by a recipe from Smitten Kitchen.  I will make a big batch of these meatballs and keep them in the freezer. They pull out a [...]

What is Mongolian Beef? Mongolian Beef is a favorite of American Chinese restaurants. It features beef in a rich sauce. It is usually served over rice and sometimes has vegetables but is usually [...]

What kind of fish can you use in this recipe? I like to use white fish like, cod, tilapia, halibut, or flounder. Can you use frozen fish? In Kansas, most fish is previously frozen. I find frozen [...]

Meatball subs are super easy to make. Hoagie buns are toasted under the broiler and topped with meatballs, sauce, and cheese and broiled again until the cheese is brown and bubbly. I like to use [...]

It is really feeling like fall here in Kansas. It has me craving the flavors of fall and that means pumpkin. I really like all things pumpkin and this soup is no exception. I have talked about [...]

I love salmon patties. They are a fast and easy meal and are packed with nutrients. Canned salmon is the key to a great salmon patty. You want to drain off any liquid from the can. My husband [...]

When I am entering into an extra busy season I like to stock my freezer with food that is easy to serve. One thing I like to make is Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. I make them in large [...]

My daughter loves to make this simple one pot macaroni and cheese for lunch. You start with boiling macaroni in salted water. It is super important to salt the water to flavor the macaroni as it [...]

This simple stir fry features ramen noodles. You do not need to use the flavoring packet. I opt to use low sodium chicken broth instead. Simply cut the chicken into one inch cubes, season with [...]

Summer means easy meals and this chicken fajita recipe is about as easy as it gets. It is full of flavor and fresh veggies which makes it a total win in my camp. The chicken needs to marinate at [...]