Manic Mom Meal

I like to keep cooked chicken in my freezer. It is handy to add to soups or quesadillas. Usually I roast whole chickens and make bone broth, but lately I have been turning to my Instant Pot. I [...]

Years ago my sister came up with a method of making nachos that could “count as dinner.” These nachos are loaded with cheese, chicken, and lots of toppings. They are perfect for [...]

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Tortilla soup is a classic and, in my opinion, is all about the toppings. The soup itself is simple and comes together in less than 30 minutes making it a “Manic Mom Meal.” Basic [...]

A dear friend sends me newspaper clippings of articles she knows will interest me. In one of her mailings was a recipe for Egg Roll in a Bowl. I let the idea of this twirl in my head for a few [...]

My kids are always coming home from school and asking “what’s for snack?” Most days, I tell them to grab a piece of fruit or look at the leftovers in the refrigerator. On [...]

This recipe is so easy I almost called it “Cheater Pot Pie.” It is a great way to use up leftover turkey. You can make your own gravy or use leftover gravy from Thanksgiving dinner. I [...]

Chili is one of those controversial dishes. Everyone has a recipe, and they are all a little different. Some are really meaty; some are really saucy; and some are really sweet. I would describe [...]

Years ago I was hosting a dinner party and wanted a new recipe. My sister suggested a recipe for Pear Ginger Chicken she had learned from her roommate. As the kind of girl who uses recipes only [...]

  This recipe is as basic as it gets, but I love it because it is simple, and on a busy weeknight you can have dinner on the table in ten minutes or less. Simple Salmon Fresh Center-Cut [...]