Desert Towns and Flank Steak Burritos

Today is the first Thursday in April. And that means Welcome to National Burrito Day! Yum. Have you ever had a burrito that was unforgettable? You know, the one by which all other burritos are measured by.

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Slow-Cooker Hamburger Soup O’Brien

I gotta tell ya, this soup was so hard to make. Unbelievably hard. But not as you might think.

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Gotta Love Nebraska

Why Nebraska? Why not! While some dream of exotic places to spend their days, Nebraska has much to offer for those with the right fit. It all depends upon what matters to you.

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Green Chile Tortilla Chicken Casserole

Today is National Carrot Cake Day and Chicken Cordon Bleu Day. So why make a Spicy Tortilla Casserole? It’s not always about National Days. Sometimes it’s about what moves us.

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Baked Rigatoni for the Fifth Sunday in Lent

Today is the 5th Sunday in the Lenten Season. We are reminded that God sees us in our weakened state of imperfection and yet He loves us. “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy” – Psalm 126

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Good Morning PB and J!

Did you know that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month? The first Saturday in April is Love Our Children Day with an emphases on encouraging loving, respectful, healthy relationships with our children. Child Abuse is a cycle, one that’s not always obvious.

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The 5th Friday of Lent and an Amazing Supper

Lord, open my lips
And my mouth shall proclaim Your praise.

For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5

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Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Supper

Today is National Bunsen Burner Day, Clams on the Half Shell, Crayon Day, Prom Day and Tater Day. Hum. I’m not a scientist, way too old for the prom, would rather paint then color with crayons. So what does that leave us?

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Picnic Chicken and a Walk in the Park

Life is always changing. Two years ago Walk in the Park Day had all sorts of strange restrictions. We were in lock down. People only went out when absolutely necessary. While walks were encouraged, local parks were closed.

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Nevada Day and Beefy Wet Burritos

Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864. The 36th state joined the union in the midst of the Civil War. The only other state to be admitted during the Civil War was West Virginia, breaking away from Virginia in a declaration of loyalty to the Union.

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Hooray for Diner Style Comfort Food

Are you a fan of Diner Dining? I don’t mean those trendy Nostalgic Chic Diners, but real roadside, truck stop, strip mall diners? When it comes to down home cooking, nothing beats those hidden gems.

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The 4th Sunday in Lent and Herb Roasted Chicken

If I have said this once, I’ve said it a million times – Sundays and Roast Chicken go together like – well like peas and carrots or burgers and fires. Or better still Fish on Fridays.

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One-Skillet Chili and Cornbread Biscuits Goodness

What is it about a nice bowl of chili and warm cornbread that make a cold night more inviting? Yeah, cradle that bowl, and let the heat from spicy goodness warm you from the inside out.

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The Forth Friday of Lent, the Annunciation and Pasta

March 25 is exactly 9 months from Christmas Morning. That would make today the Feast of the Annunciation. Typically on this day, we’ve shared the traditional Waffle Breakfast. But not today.

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When Life Happens, Punt!

Not long ago one cold winter’s day while putting together our weekly menu, I decided to put Jalapeno-Lime Glazed Drumsticks on the plan for the week. While the garden was no longer producing peppers, the Mexican Market up the street has the most amazing Jalapenos. Spicy supper on a cold night made sense.

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