I'm ready for fall.  It is hands-down my favorite time of year.  The leaves changing colors, the apple orchard, pumpkins, cooler weather, and the cooking.

Summertime means.......brats!!  At least where I live it does. Here's a great way to get the grill flavor without standing over the grill for hours.

The other day I was looking through my grocer’s weekly sale flyer and I found myself thinking, “The easier the preparation, the worse it is for you.” Think about fast food. No preparation, but completely unhealthy.

I’m a fan of casseroles – meat, vegetables, and carbohydrates all in one dish. But when you really take a look, you realize as you’re cooking that casseroles are truly NOT a 'one dish' meal. You have a pot to cook the noodles, a strainer to drain them, a pan to brown the meat, a pot to heat the cream base and combine everything in, and a baking dish to bake it in. That doesn’t seem like one dish; it seems more like 5.

This offers true Louisana heat, but so flavorful! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:121]

So perfect for busy days; put in the crockpot at night and wake up to an already made breakfast! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:120]

Not too spicy for a curry dish; a tasty vegetarian meal. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:113]

The long cooking time allows the creamy sauce to marinate the meatballs for a delicious result. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:110]

A traditional favorite improved by a day's worth of simmering in your crockpot.  I take the short route and start with cans of spaghetti sauce! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:109]

A huge hit with the kids combining two of their favorites - pizza and sandwiches! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:108]     Image: SOMMAI / FreeDigitalPhotos.net