Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

These Sloppy Joes put a fun spin on a childhood classic and make weeknight dinner a total breeze.  *Edit: this post was originally shared all the way back in 2011. I have updated the text and photographs to reflect my updated style and voice.  Do any of you have one of those meals, dishes or foods that

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Slow Cooker Shredded French Dips

Slow Cooker Shredded French Dips

What’s better than a six ingredient dinner? One that cooks in slow cooker. These Slow Cooker Shredded French Dips are the ultimate of easy dinners that will make for a smooth weeknight. **This post was originally shared in 2011 and remains a family favorite so it’s time to give it some love and bring it

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Chili Cheese Dog Sliders

Chili Cheese Dog Sliders

Change up your hot dog game with these Chili Cheese Dog Sliders. Homemade hot dog chili, chopped hot dogs and tons of melted cheddar all on soft slider buns.  Today is my favorite little dude’s 7th birthday. SEVEN. Why do you keep doing this to me? Make it stop. He has a big day planned

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Broccoli Slaw

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Broccoli Slaw

Change up this summer’s barbecue menu with these simple and delicious BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Broccoli Slaw. A soft potato bun, a quick slaw and sweet and spicy BBQ chicken create the perfect sandwich that will make you forget all about the cheeseburgers. It’s July guys. Cliche coming up but I can’t believe how fast summer

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Gouda Burgers with Bacon Onion Jam

Today’s burgers may just blow your mind. Homemade burger patties, smoky gouda cheese and that amazing bacon onion jam from last week all combine on a toasted English muffin to create a unique and incredibly delicious burger.   Let me tell you a little story. A love story perhaps. Back in the summer of 2012

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches

Fried chicken is the best food in all the land. It’s a known fact. You know what makes it even better? Soft, fluffy bread. Oh, and cheese. These Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches will be a family favorite in no time. School starts up in 11 days. 11 DAYS. This summer was our busiest yet and

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BLT Bagel Sandwich

It’s National BLT month people! Do you guys love or hate all these food holidays? I kind of love them since it gives me more reasons to make chocolate cake, doughnuts, grilled cheese and more. As if I need more excuses, right? Hopefully they don’t drive you guys crazy because they are here to stay

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Black and Bleu Sliders with Balsamic Reduction

Super Bowl weekend is going to be a crazy one for us this year. The kids and I are driving down to Kansas City for my nieces 7th birthday while Joel will be in Iowa for a work trip. We’ll be getting home just in time to watch the game so that means I don’t have

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Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Meatball Sliders

Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Meatball Sliders

I have some more fun football food to share with you guys today. First I took homemade meatballs then stuffed with cheddar and slathered with barbecue sauce. And as if that wasn’t enough, I stuck them on a sweet Hawaiian roll for the ultimate appetizer or main dish for game day. These Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Meatball Sliders are perfection.

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