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,…
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Roasted Garlic
I mainly only use this recipe when I am making my Refried Pinto Beans because it is needed in that recipe. When I do make it, I always have extra and enjoy eating the garlic plain. I could see making garlic bread as well with the roasted garlic. It sure does make the house smell…
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…
Thumbprint Cookies
This is my go to dessert if I ever need to bring anything for an event, host my own event, or around the holidays it is a must to make. It is a pretty healthy dessert. My husband and kids approve too. You will need almonds, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, oil, maple syrup, salt,…
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…
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…
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…