Chicken Bacon Cups were nowhere on the radar as the answer to What’s for lunch? I pondered the question as I stood in the open refrigerator door. Soup from two days before – but not quite enough for hearty servings. Hmmm, a can of biscuits. 3 grilled chicken tenders from the dinner Bytes cooked last […]
Baked Spaghetti
What’s for lunch? A big pan of baked spaghetti. Or Pasketti as Bytes’ Big Brother used to say. The whole family will love it! Layers of pasta, meat sauce, sour cream and cheese – comfort food of the highest order! The number of servings will depend on the appetites at your house. It makes 8 […]
Tex Mex Chicken Soup
What’s for lunch? A question frequently asked in these days of being at home a great deal more than any of us are used to being! Today the answer is Tex Mex Chicken Soup. My project is to have something different for lunch every day this week. And then to share ideas and recipes with […]
Chicken, Mushrooms and Bacon in the crockpot
Chicken with mushrooms and bacon makes a tender, juicy and surprisingly flavorful chicken dinner. The chicken breasts are dredged in flour and browned in a skillet to keep them juicy on the inside. The mushrooms, and bacon are quickly sauted and added to the chicken in the crockpot where they simmer for only four hours. […]
Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal Single Serving
This single serving of blueberry overnight oatmeal is delicious and a nutritional powerhouse. I like to use coconut, vanilla or blueberry yogurt instead of plain to give a little extra boost to the flavor. I use Light and Fit Greek yogurt, but any low carb brand can be used. I also use almond milk, but […]
Slow Cooker White chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is so easy to prepare in the crockpot. It is a cold weather boost to come in the house after work to a fragrant ready to eat meal. Since it makes twelve one cup servings, you may have leftovers for a second meal – bonus! This recipe also works well for make […]






Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!