Mimi’s Blog

Easy Crustless Taco Pie – Gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto-Friendly!

We all need a quick and easy meal like this one in our arsenal. And everyone likely has a pantry and freezer with the ingredient staples on hand. Quick and Easy Crustless Taco Pie is not only delicious but gluten-free, low carb, and keto-friendly. And did I mention it’s kid-friendly, too? A win-win in my book of tricks.

Easy Apple Pie Cheesecake

I found this brilliant recipe for Apple Pie Cheesecake at Tasty in Kathryn Aubin’s feature 4 Pies to Bake With Your BFF. Just like any cheesecake, this takes some time to bake, but that’s it. The remainder of the process is easy, easy, easy. Seriously – a no-brainer easy.

Orange Shrimp with Broccoli and Garlic

Quick and light, Orange Shrimp with Broccoli and Garlic is perfect for an easy and informal dinner with a little citrus and spice. Yummy!

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...