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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 [...]

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 [...]

When my husband and I were first married we lived in a tiny, no-frills, apartment. It was not fancy, but we were saving money for our first home, and it served our needs. We had tons of fun there [...]

Lately, I have been wanting dinners that come together quickly that also pack in a few veggies for my kids. Chicken Fried Rice is a perfect Manic Mom Meal. It can be on the table in less than 30 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]