Author: Ken
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Barley & Vegetable Soup
Easy, cheap, and delicious. Homemade soup doesn’t get any better! Better than anything that comes out of a can, and almost as cheap...
Dinner
Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells
When you want something warm and satisfying that is also a lot of work...
Reviews
Michelina’s Salisbury Steak
This is not the best frozen meal I’ve ever had, but it’s far from the worst. It had good flavor, but it also had...
Dinner
Lunch
Pinto Bean Skillet Chili
The full cookbook review of 365 Great 20-Minute Meals by Beverly Cox is available on my Patreon. Fresh, flavorful, chili in a hurry...
Dinner
Side Dishes
Slow Cooker
Bean Soup #262
At some point, it becomes difficult to come up with names for soups. There are only so many ways you can say “smoky” or...
Dinner
Pork Cutlets with Mushroom Sauce
You know what’s the difference between sauce and gravy? Usually about $10 on the menu! Easy, delicious, and not too expensive...
Dinner
Instant Pot
Basic Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
I love meatloaf, but I don’t love heating up the entire kitchen to make it in the summer. Here’s an easy way to make...
Dinner
Easy Sloppy Joes
You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make these! Save time and money!...
Dinner
Beef and Shells — An easy one-pan meal
Does summer have you running your head off? Here’s a way to get dinner on the table in less than an hour while only...
Condiments
Ranchero Sauce
This flavorful sauce goes well on everything from fried potatoes to tacos to barbecue to fried eggs....
Copycat
Dinner
Lunch
“Canned” Meatballs
Forget canned pasta! You can make your own pretty easily! This is a great recipe for your kids to help with. (Also, you can...
Reviews
Tai Pei Potstickers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkFtBWmP3HY I love Chinese food, and we have a few good (although somewhat beyond my budget) Chinese restaurants in my area. (We also have...
Dinner
Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
An easy way to make scalloped potatoes without heating up the entire kitchen!...
Seasoning Blends
Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning Blend
Most commercial cajun seasoning blends are mostly salt. Make your own for more flavor, less salt, and less cost....
Appetizers
Ham Spread
An easy to make appetizer that makes any party special. Easy and delicious — perfect for any party!...
Food Science
The BEST way to store celery!
Somebody mentioned wrapping your celery in foil, and it actually works! https://youtu.be/fqBOBv_jEMw...
Dinner
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Nothing can be easier than homemade pizza sauce. As a bonus, it’s also a great dipping sauce for breadsticks! Simple ingredients lead to a...
Dinner
Spicy Winter Vegetable Soup
Spicy, warm, filling, and so nutritious! When you need something filling and spicy that is not chili...