Mimi’s Blog

Grilled Steak with Creamy, Cheesy Pasta,Tomatoes & Mushrooms

This dish is inspired by The Pioneer Woman’s Steakhouse Pasta. It’s filled with flavor from tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach and a creamy, cheesy sauce perfect for pasta. Delicious and so satisfying!

Mimi’s Shepherd’s Pie

Here’s another comfort food “oldie-but-goodie.” Hot and bubbly from the oven ground meat and vegetable casserole topped with a classic whipped potato crust that forms a nicely browned top layer. Mimi’s Shepherd’s Pie is made special by adding a can of creamed corn on top of the meat and vegetables and before the potato layer is slathered on. Warm and satisfying, indeed. YUM!

Spaghetti Squash & Cincy-Style Chili

Spaghetti Squash and Cincy-Style Chili is the perfect pairing to create a warm, cozy meal. Squash is loaded with mild Cincy-style chili and cheese for the perfect comfort meal.

Easy Chicken & Noodles

A family favorite quick go-to recipe try this Quick & Easy Chicken and Noodles.  Sure to please, this makes plenty, more than enough for four.  If you add two more chicken breasts or thighs, you can stretch it to serve six. Serve this with a salad or apple sauce or fresh fruit or crusty bread, and you’re all set.

Skillet Salmon Filets with Fried Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes

Skillet Salmon Filets with Fried Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes

My husband and I love salmon, and since we've been married, salmon has become a steady part of our diet.  Funny, I never ate much salmon growing up.  We lived near Lake Michigan and there are lake salmon, but our fish diet was most exclusively perch.  But my dad and I...

Master Bedroom Curtains

Master Bedroom Curtains

One of many fun things about visiting my sister is that we do shopping neither of us have time to do.  Well, of course we shop, but there is so much variety as compared to what is available to me in Billings, that I jump at the chance for a shopping adventure.  Carol...

Paradocx Wine & Truffle Paring

Paradocx Wine & Truffle Paring

For the first time in over 20 years, my sister, Carol, and I were able to spend an uninterrupted week together.  Ever since she and I began our families, all of our visits surrounded holidays, family events, and vacations at our parents home in Northwest Indiana, her...

Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad

Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad

I love this recipe originally from Ina Garten.  My husband and I crave Chinese food and flavors, particularly this time of year.  In the winter, I tend to stick to the old standbys:  vegetable soup, chili, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings.  All great stuff, but during...

Jessica’s Apron One is DONE!

Jessica’s Apron One is DONE!

I can't believe it! I finished Jessica's first apron today!  It took me about three hours this morning, but so worth the effort.  If I'd put my mind to it, I could have finished this in two days, tops.  This is an easy pattern anyone could put together in no time at...

Jessica’s Apron One

When I asked my daughter what she wanted for Christmas, one of the first things on her list was:  "I want you to make me an apron."  No problem.  I selected a couple of patterns in Billings as her gift, and told her that we would go out shopping so she could select...