Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Did you save those turkey bones?? I hope so, because we will be using the bones and the leftover turkey to make this flavorful soup using some seasonal Fall leeks! I make this during the year using whole chickens. You can find that recipe here. So first thing is to make sure…
Dinner
Build Your Own Family Meals
Thanksgiving is a huge family holiday. We gather around together, we eat, we give thanks and it is a wonderful day full of memories and traditions. I enjoy creating meals that bring that kind of family togetherness all throughout the year. Family togetherness is very important to me. I grew up as an only child,…
Refried Pinto Beans
This meal does not cost much but it makes a TON of food! It is a go to for big gatherings and the flavor is SO good!!! It takes about 4 hours to make but not much of that time is with you doing much. Most of it is the beans simmering. So make sure…
Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)
Before it cooked for 8 hours. After it cooked for 8 hours and was portioned out for me to eat! Learn more about my colored containers HERE! Minestrone Soup (Crockpot) Print Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours This is a warm comforting soup full of flavor! If your kids aren’t a…
Honey Pork Tenderloin (Crockpot)
This dinner was super easy to throw together! First, you slice up all your apples. Then, you lay out your pork tenderloin and cut deep cuts in it. Stick your apples slices into those cuts. The leftover apple slices go on the bottom of the crockpot first, then you drizzle your honey and sprinkle the…
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot) Print HUGE family favorite! So simple to throw together also. Great for a big batch to use for packing lunches for the hubby all week. Author: www.bairnecessity.com Recipe type: Chicken Cuisine: Dinner – Crockpot Ingredients 4-8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup ketchup (NO high…
Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce
My husband’s dad makes the best spaghetti sauce, so we asked him what he does. The only thing we don’t do is use the mushrooms. It will always taste best when he makes it though. He must have that magic touch. We make this the first Sunday of each month as a big patch and freeze extra to…
Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Who has used a spiral vegetable slicer before? If you haven’t, you need to try this! They are awesome!! When I was on my elimination diet trying to cut out grains due to symptoms I was having, I decided to make spaghetti squash noodles! Now I make them monthly during our pasta night. Check out our…
Taco Night Line Up
Who doesn’t love some Taco Tuesday!? Here is a way to make tacos fun by changing it up a little each week and allowing the kids to build their own as well! You must put these on IN ORDER! There is a system at our house. HAHA! 1st – Homemade Flour Tortillas 2nd – Sour Cream…
Herb-seasoned Turkey Patties
I came across this Turkey Burger recipe in the book “Eating Your Way To Good Health” by Doug Kaufmann. Doug Kaufmann’s website is called Know the Cause. We have grilled it and also pan fried it (as the directions mention). They are always amazing with flavor!!!! The kids love them and so does the hubby! I like to…