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Childhood favorite: Tuna casserole makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When I was growing up, one of the staples my mom often made for dinner was a tuna casserole. Maybe I was a strange...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
This summer slaw with mango, cucumber and cabbage pairs well with chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means light, healthy fare that tastes delicious. This recipe for mango cucumber summer slaw is the perfect...
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Jul 4, 20230 min read
Italian fix: Stave off the heat and carbs with a delicious antipasto salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Need an Italian fix without all the carbs? This antipasto salad, with endless options, is a fun way to beat the heat on...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Garden haul: When you grow a bunch of pretty jalapenos, you make spicy mac and cheese.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys! I have jalapenos! Lots and lots of perfectly-shaped, pretty jalapenos that are growing quickly. We picked...
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Summer fare: Pulled pork stuffed bell peppers and cucumber salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means quick meals that are light, healthy and flavorful. And this combination of pork stuffed peppers and...
Jun 13, 20231 min read
That was good. We just had our first dinner at Stephenville’s newest restaurant, McAlister’s Deli.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Four days after McAlister’s Deli opened at The Stable in Stephenville, The Husband and I went there for dinner....
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Mustard sauce adds a tangy deliciousness to chicken, brussels sprouts and butternut squash.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I fell in love with this recipe when our oldest son made it for us a few years ago. I liked it so much that I began...
Jun 4, 20231 min read
May 29, 20230 min read
Broccoli salad with sunflower seeds and cranberries is the perfect sidekick to your summer cookouts.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First things first: This is not my recipe. I borrowed it from Luke Brown’s Cooking in the Midwest website and fell...
May 28, 20231 min read
Get your Tex-Mex fix with this tasty (and easy to make) chicken burrito bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love a good burrito, but hate the carbs? Then this recipe for chicken burrito bowl is for you. WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 lbs....
May 23, 20231 min read
May 23, 20230 min read
Chicken pesto rollups with fresh basil look fancy, but they’re a cinch to make.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Impress the fam with this delicious recipe for chicken pesto rollups (it’s definitely one of our faves). Fresh...
May 15, 20231 min read
This lemon basil pasta has all the summer feels.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you make one thing this weekend, make this lemon basil pasta from Julie Blanner. I follow JB on Facebook and when...
May 12, 20231 min read
Get in the mood for summer with blackened shrimp lettuce wraps with avocado cream and salsa.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for blackened shrimp lettuce wraps is a family favorite in our home. This quick and easy recipe is super...
May 9, 20231 min read
May 9, 20230 min read
Napa is more than good wine; it’s a foodie’s paradise. Imagine my surprise to see this on a menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re a foodie who happens to enjoy a good glass of California wine, a trip to Napa should be on your to-do...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Homemade Greek chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese for the win.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like a burger straight off the grill, try this lean chicken patty with perfect Greek seasonings. WHAT YOU’LL...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Enjoy comfort food the healthy way with this cheesy taco vegetable skillet.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Watching your weight and striving for healthy eating habits doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy food that’s tasty and filling....
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Lasagna stuffed peppers: No carbs, all the taste of your favorite Italian dish.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for lasagna stuffed peppers does away with the pasta, but keeps all the delicious flavors we love about...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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