Food & Dining

Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans :: A Quick and Easy Crock Pot Dinner Recipe Weekdays can sometimes get pretty busy. This quick and easy crock pot dish, made with sausage, hearty potatoes and yummy green beans, will help out on those busy school nights when you’re not sure what to prepare. This makes the perfect crock pot dinner meal ::  Ingredients :: •Potatoes •Fresh green beans •Smoked sausage •White Onion •Olive oil •Tony Chachere’s, garlic powder and Italian seasoning (you can also add additional seasonings of your choice) Instructions :: Place the green beans, potatoes, sausage and onions in the crock pot. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle Tony’s, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Toss to fully coat. Cover with the lid and cook on medium for two or three hours....

Happy Barbecue Month :: Let’s Celebrate The month of May is National Barbecue Month! It gives everyone a chance to get together with family and friends and enjoy some barbecue. So let’s fire up those grills and cook some barbecue. When it comes to eating yummy barbecue, the sides served are very important. A side that’s a must for me is potato salad. I can’t eat barbecue without it. Some other common sides are baked beans, macaroni and even some delicious corn on the cob. In honor of Barbecue Month, I have listed a few restaurants below that serve some tasty barbecue. Don’t forget you can also celebrate by grilling in your own backyard on a nice sunny day. Here’s a list...

A Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide Mother’s Day is near. Let’s celebrate the special moms in our life and treat them to a nice brunch or dinner. I have listed below a few restaurants that are offering specials on Mother’s Day. Here are few restaurants offering specials :: Sullivan’s Steakhouse Celebrate Mother’s Day with Sullivan's SteakHouse. They will be offering a full menu on Sunday, May 12th. Also if you're planning to stay in, you can preorder the Mother’s Day box portioned for 5 people. Preorder begins Monday, April 22. Available for pickup Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 am-11:00 pm and Sunday May 12 from 11:00 am -10pm. Fleming’s Steakhouse Offering a 3 course Mother’s Day weekend lunch menu featuring savory selections such as  Baby Gem Shellfish...

Surprise Pantry Ingredient :: Canned Chicken It is the end of the day, and if you are like me, cooking an elaborate dinner is the last thing you want to deal with. Let me introduce you to a new staple to our panty...canned chicken. I had reservations about canned chicken, but adding it with a few other ingredients has allowed me to get dinner to the table in minutes. Below are two quick high-protein recipes that the whole family will enjoy. High Protein Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 can of chicken (drained) 1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can of corn (drained) 1 can of Rotel 1 packet of taco seasoning Directions: Add chicken, beans, corn, Rotel, and taco seasoning to...

Toddler Approved Meal Ideas  When it comes to feeding your toddler, it can sometimes be a hard job. Since my daughter turned three, things have become a little bit easier for me. So I decided to share with you guys some of my go to healthy meals for a not so picky eater. When your baby hits the toddler stage, the best thing you can do is have a variety of food options for them to choose from. I have listed some simple healthy toddler meals below. If you are looking for a variety of weeknight family meals that even toddlers will love, here are 30+ weeknight recipes to try. Here’s a list of healthy toddler meals :: Breakfast Pancakes, yogurt, and...