Marvelous Meatloaf – it’s the ultimate comfort food and Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen has the perfect recipe for us: There are so many delicious recipes for meatloaf…. I would like to share with you my family recipe that I have made time and time again. This recipe was given to me at my bridal shower 8 1/2 years ago by my cousin Wendy…I have been making it ever since. My entire family eats this UP! There is a secret ingredient in it that makes it so good (you would never guess it). But, if I have not disappointed […]
Read MoreA Quick Semi-Homemade Chiletti Dinner!
When my husband was in college at The Ohio State (Go Bucks! lol!) he introduced me to this restaurant called Skyline Chili. I think it might be an Ohio thing, so I’m not sure if you all can find it in your freezer section – but it’s in ours. Since college my husband has requested it regularly – often it’s when he arrives late at night from a flight on a business trip – I’ll pop the frozen chili into the microwave, whip it up and serve it to him at 9pm at night! It’s one of my favorite dinners to make because […]
Read MoreCrock Pot Roast with Garlic & Vegetables
This recipe of the week comes from my real-life favorite Foodie ~Janelle from ComfyintheKitchen.com She writes: This is a recipe my mom always made for me as a child…now, I make it for my family! It is the perfect supper to have on cold winter days. If you like garlic as much as I do, you will love the way it is added into the meat to carry out its delicious flavor. Serve with dinner rolls for dipping and a nice garden salad..it will be wonderful. Start out with a roasting meat of your choice.. you can use chuck, top/ […]
Read MoreBack-To-School Baked Chicken Fingers and Fixins!
This “recipe of the week” comes from Janelle at Comfy In the Kitchen. This is a sure kid pleaser and a healthy back-to-school dinner! Janelle writes: Nothin fancy about it Ladies! But, it’s still tasty! (and I trimmed some fat/calories too!) Many people have asked me what I do for weeknight dinner planning. How do I know what to make? What do I pair with what? How do I make something quick, easy, tasty, healthy… Well, this is just one dinner “on the go” that I made last week. Football season has started, which means I have to say goodbye […]
Read MoreCrescent Chicken
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen invited 5 families for dinner and we were so honored to be on the guest list! Here’s some pictures from our visit! Yum! We brought nothing – Look at all of this food! Awesome! The boys fished. And the girls watched a movie!And here is one of Janelle’s most popular recipes – Crescent Chicken! This delicious recipe comes from my Grandma (or “Nana B” as we call her)…I have wonderful memories coming home from college to this delicious home cooked meal. It has become one of my husband’s favorites too. I like serving […]
Read MoreHawaiian Chicken Kabobs
Janelle from ComfyInTheKitchen.com is back!!!! And she just moved from Blogger to WordPress – so check out her new page and recipe index!!! She writes “This is one of my favorite chicken recipes EVER! I make this often in the Summer for guests. These kabobs taste amazing and look beautiful. The pineapple juice in the marinade makes the chicken so juicy…Mmmm! Enjoy!” Marinade: soy sauce, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder (I used garlic, garlic), ginger, dry mustard. For the pineapple juice, I simply use the juice from a can of pineapple. But, for the pineapple in […]
Read MoreYour Kids Will Love Octopus Hotdogs!
Janelle from ComfynKitchen has done it again! Look how cute this is!!! She writes: “I will admit, I will NOT get “cook of the year” with this one, lol. However, I WILL get plenty of smiles, giggles and clean plates! This is a cute little dinner I made for my children when we were getting ready to go to my son’s baseball game. They got a huge kick out of it….hope your children will too. Simply slice a hotdog in half leaving the top in tact for the head of the “octopus”. Then, turn and slice again. You will have […]
Read MoreEasy Pizza Panini!
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is back with an Easy Pizza Panini! “I enjoy making this delicious sandwich on busy evenings. It is quick, easy, and pleases the entire family. Add a soup or salad and you have a great meal!” 1 loaf focaccia bread (you can find these at your grocers bakery, but I purchased this Asiago bread at Panera-I asked them to slice it in half for me), provolone cheese, pepperoni, diced fire roasted tomatoes. Open bread and add the cheese and pepperoni On other half add roasted tomatoes Place on heated Panini press (if you […]
Read MoreEasy Shrimp Scampi Over Pasta
My favorite Friday Guest poster – Janelle – is Comfy In The Kitchen and bringing us a great new recipe! This is going to crack you up- Of all things, my 7 year old loves shrimp! It is his absolute favorite thing to eat! Trust me, we have to limit his intake because….well, shrimp can cost a pretty penny! I’d like to share with you my Little Guy’s favorite dinner… Shrimp Scampi (Oh, help me! lol) Start with large, fresh, peeled and deveined shrimp (uncooked)- rinse with cold water in colander Get the rest of your ingredients ready: Butter, lemons, pasta, garlic, parsley, […]
Read MoreDinner On The Go – Crock-Pot Hoagies!
Janelle’s husband and son Janelle from Comfy In the Kitchen, is guest posting with us again this Friday! I love this recipe! Janelle writes: “Baseball season is an exciting time of year for my “boys”. School lets out, we come home, do homework, Daddy gets home from work, I finish dinner and away those boys go! I love seeing my husband and son spending time together doing something they both love. I also love spending time alone with the girls 🙂Here are two delicious sandwiches that can be made in a jiffy for those busy weekday nights…or any night! Love […]
Read MoreCooking For A Crowd – A Big Crowd!
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is guesting posting with us today! She writes: Twice a year I get the pleasure of making lunch for our church’s new member and guest luncheon. It is typically a pretty busy weekend for me and my family…I grocery shop for a ton of food, pile everything in my kitchen (it feels like Christmas!!!), cook the night before and the morning of and haul everything over to the church! Then, our Pastor is there to greet us with a crew of volunteers ready to help unload and set up. Call me crazy, but this […]
Read MoreRecipe for Your Easter Ham
Janelle from ComfynKitchen is back and she has the perfect recipe to grace your Easter dinner table! She writes. “Ahhhh….Easter Ham! I just love making a ham because it is super easy, looks beautiful, and the leftovers can be made into so many things (ham salad, omelets, ham sandwiches, etc). If you have been asked to host Easter this year and are intimidated by making a ham, please let me ease your mind..it really is one of the simplest meats you can prepare! There is a small trick I use to make the of ham less salty and more sweet..I hope you […]
Read MoreHow To Make Easy Homemade Calzones
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is back today! And she says: “This is a very simple recipe for very delicious calzones! Leave the bread to thaw and rise in the morning and come home to ready made dough! You can be as creative as you like with the filling…traditional calzones typically are made with mozzarella, ricotta, and tomatoes..in this recipe I added swiss and ham for a sweet and savory kick. A definite crowd pleaser for the grown-ups and little tykes alike!” ~Janelle Take out two frozen Rhodes Bread dough balls and place on greased and lined cookie sheet […]
Read MoreQuick, Easy and Healthy Homemade Marinara
Today Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is guest posting – she writes: “This recipe comes from my dear friend Mindy…we have been friends for literally our entire lives…our parents are friends and our mom’s were pregnant with us at the same time! What a blessing it is to have a life-long friend. She also comes from an Italian family who loves to cook! Mindy made this dish for me at my house a few years ago and left the recipe…Since then, I have made it over and over. It is so simple and so Bellisimo (as she would say)! […]
Read MoreOur New Years Eve Traditions (A Recipe and a Meaningful Moment)
(pictured above – cabbage roll, sauerkraut, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, homemade crescent roll) In my 35 years of life, I have never celebrated New Year’s Eve without sauerkraut and cabbage rolls! Since I was born, my extended Hungarian family has gathered on New Years Eve and eaten what we call “Pigs In the Blanket“. About 8 years ago, I inherited the holiday as mine. So it’s been my task to make cabbage rolls for the entire extended family. Last year my sisters came to help me make them and I went to snap a photo of them hard at work […]
Read MoreChicken N Dumplings made EASY!
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen Says: “Out of the top 10 comfort foods ever –Chicken N Dumplins just HAS to be on top of the list!” This particular recipe cuts out hours of preparation by using a canned chicken broth and a ready- roasted chicken (no dicing veggies and boiling chicken here!). My entire family gobbles this meal up!! I have also been known to make this for friends/family who need a meal if they are sick…it is easy to transport in a covered plastic container.” Chicken broth, a pre-roasted chicken from your grocery (deli area-$5.00 per chicken at Giant […]
Read MoreEasy Ham and Cheese Quiche
“This is such an easy dish to whip up for a brunch, pot-luck, or morning bible study! I can’t count how many times I have made this. I also can’t count how many times I have been asked for the recipe…so here it is! It is simple, turns out perfect every time, easy to transport and is DEEEEElish!!!” ~Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen Sauté diced onions and ham in a pan sprayed with Pam Add eggs and heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. Beat Well Lay cheese down on top of pie shell Add ham and onions […]
Read MoreBow Tie Pasta With Italian Sausage and Vegetables
Janelle is getting Comfy In the Kitchen Again!!! She says “This is one of my grandma’s delicious recipes! I know you will just love it… my family sure does! Every time I make it at home we all go back for seconds. It is also a beautiful dish to have when company is over. Serve with crusty bread and a salad and you will have an amazing meal. Enjoy!” 1 box bow tie noodles, olive oil, 5 links of sweet Italian sausage, onion, fresh garlic, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper Cook sausage as directed. I place mine in a […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Hawaiian Meatloaf
I mentioned yesterday that this is one of my husband’s favorite dinners. This is a great summer meatloaf that I’ve been serving since our first year of marriage! Hawaiian Meatloaf (can also be made into meatballs) 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/3 of a can of crushed pineapple (or tidbits if you aren’t trying to hide them from the children like I am! 🙂 , Drain and save the juice 1 tbsp. chopped onion 2 tbsp. of pineapple juice 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs 1 tsp. of salt Mix it all together. Bake it in the oven at 350 for […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fishy Crackers
This is a really fun recipe your kids will love! You can see in my cook book that it says the prep time is only 8 minutes – who doesn’t love that kind of prep time? Also, here’s a tip for trying out new cookbooks. Mark in them the date of the first time you try a recipe and what the family thought about it. Someday my daughter will enjoy my cookbooks – not just for the recipes but also for the personal notes from her mother in the margin!Ingredients for Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fishy Crackers: 1 16oz package […]
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