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What's Cookin
Everyday meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus, something from nothing, I use kitchen scraps that are usually thrown away to make and enhance dishes. Waste not, want not.


Mexican Picadillo
Winter farmer's market inspiration. Yum, meat and potatoes. This dish is both family and budget friendly. I added my own spin to this...
Billie McKeown
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Pierogies with Bratwurst Bites and Onion Sauce
Sunday Funday! The Packers are playing our longtime rivals, da Bears. Both Packer and Bear land have a big Polish presence. Pierogies...
Billie McKeown
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Tex Mex Rice
I am the self-proclaimed queen of turning leftovers into new tasty creations. This is a great recipe for using up leftover meat. It has...
Billie McKeown
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Olive Butter Burger
Sunday fun day! In honor of the Packers playing the Lions, I made a fusion of Michigan's famous olive burger with Wisconsin's classic...
Billie McKeown
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Cuban Style Stromboli
Sunday fun day! The Packers are playing in Jacksonville Florida. So many food options from Florida. I put a twist on the Cuban by rolling...
Billie McKeown
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Texas Chili
Sunday Funday! The Packers are playing the Texans today. Well of course I had to make chili. This chili has a combination of ground beef...
Billie McKeown
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Sonoran Style Brats
Sunday funday! Packers are playing the Arizona Cardinals today. Arizona is known for the Sonoran hot dog. This south of the border treat...
Billie McKeown
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Cheesehead In-N Out Burgers and Animal Fries
Sunday Funday! In honor of the Packers playing the LA Rams I have added a fun twist to the classic In-N-Out burger and fries. The classic...
Billie McKeown
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Sloppy Mushroom and Swiss Joe
Sloppy Joe meets the mushroom and Swiss burger. This recipe is easy and is a great way to stretch meat. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef...
Billie McKeown
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Juicy Lucy Hotdish
Sunday funday! In honor of the Packers playing the Vikings, I decided to combine two meals that Minnesota is known for into one. Cheese...
Billie McKeown
Sep 29, 20241 min read


Sopa de Pollo y Chochoyotes (Mexican Chicken and Dumpling Soup)
3 Ancho chilies 3 Guajillo chillies 4 chili arbol 1 onion cut in big chunks 3 garlic cloves 8 cups chicken stock 1 can chopped tomatoes...
Billie McKeown
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Tex Mex Meatloaf
1 finely diced onion, red bell pepper and jalapeno 2 cloves minced garlic 1 lb ground beef 2 c beans 3/4 c crushed tortilla chips 2 T hot...
Billie McKeown
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Baked Fish with Jamaican Seasoning, steamed cabbage, and Rice/Beans
1 can or 2 cup cooked red beans 1c white, brown or jasmine Rice 2 sliced green onions 1 Clove minced garlic 1 whole scotch bonnet or...
Billie McKeown
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Salmon with Coconut Lime Sauce and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
2 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 Teaspoons smoked paprika 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 Teaspoons chili powder 1 Teaspoon cumin I...
Billie McKeown
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Potatoes
Crispy, juicy and packed with flavor Spatchcock means the backbone is removed from a bird and pressed flat. The chicken cooks faster and...
Billie McKeown
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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