Easy Italian Meatloaf
I made meatloaf the other day and it came out terrible. It was dry and tasteless. I didn't want to put a lot of stuff in it because my kids are really picky about herbs and onions and all that. Surely I can come up with something they would like. I searched all over and found my next meatloaf recipe. I am looking forward to testing it out but from the ingredients it sounds delicious.Do you have a meatloaf recipe that you love? If so please share!Easy Italian Meatloaf1 pound ground beef (leaner is better)1 4 ounce can mushrooms (reserve juice)1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 large egg1/2 teaspoon garlic powd

Easy Freezer Chicken Tacos
I found this great recipe on a blog in my reader. I am a big fan of make ahead cooking and crock pots. This recipe does both.In a ziploc baggie, add the following ingredients:3-1/2 cups diced tomatoes1/4 cup diced green chiles (small can)3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix 1 teaspoon cuminRinse two pounds of boneless/skinless chicken thighs or breasts and add to bag. Massage bag to combine ingredients well. Seal and freeze.To Cook: Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Place contents of bag into crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours/high for

Great Lentil Recipe
I grew up on lentils mainly because my mom always told me that they are good for you (they are..loaded with protein and fiber) and cheap (they are...$1 per bag). But I strayed away from them for awhile because I didn't know how to cook them with any kind of variety. But I stumbled upon a cookbook that had a really neat lentil recipe in it and decided to give it a try. Keep in mind that this recipe is very flexible...where it says sausage substitute ground turkey or chicken thighs or legs.And if you have any questions about the recipe post a comment and I will be sure to help you out.Sausage and Lentil Stew1 2/3 cups lentils

Organizing Your Kids
It's a subject I have been thinking about for some time now. As my teen boys grow into adulthood I am beginning to help them with some of those life skills that will be necessary once they leave the house and go off on their own. Organization is one of them but it's a struggle. It's hard enough to get them to study and do their homework. But I keep pressing on hoping that something will rub off on them and when they do get to college they will at least take a small bit of organizing knowledge with them.So how do you teach them? For me, it's all about making organization easy and fun. For example, my oldest son could never get his clothes into the hamper. But by chance I t

Menu Monday - Sept 7
Please forgive me for my tardiness. I had a menu planned but just had trouble getting access to my blog yesterday. It wasn't the internet but just my kids who were hogging my computer all day yesterday. Either way here is my menu for the week. Happy Cooking!Monday - leftover baked zitiTuesday - Moroccan sausage and couscous soup, green saladWednesday - Shrimp tacos, black beans and riceThursday - Chicken and lentilsFriday - Grilled tilapia,mashed potatoes, cornSaturday - date night. Finally.Sunday - Arroz con polloIf you like this please tweet about it