Beef and Bean Crescent Burritos

Another delicious, easy and fast recipe from Pillsbury. 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 3 tablespoons water 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets or crescent rolls 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese 1  Heat oven to 375.  In 10″ skillet, mix beef, … Continue reading

Sloth Birthday Cake

It’s my daughter’s birthday today and she loves sloths!  The whole fam is headed to the aquarium today because they have sloths there so I decided to make her a sloth birthday cake.  I think it’s pretty cute. The cake is chocolate from this recipe. I spread a generous layer of Nutella between the layers. … Continue reading

Tuscan Crescent Ring

It’s like a tiny trip to Tuscany for dinner, divine! 2 (3 oz each) packages sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips or 8 slices thickly cut , chopped, and crisply cooked bacon 1 (9 oz) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 2 (7.5 oz each) containers garden vegetable cream cheese spread 4 … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Caramel Sticky Rolls

Yup.  Crescent rolls + peanut butter + caramel topping + Nutella drizzle = sweet dreams. 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup caramel topping 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 (8 oz each) cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets or rolls 1/2 cup chocolate flavored hazelnut spread 1  Heat oven to 400.  Line 12 muffin cups with … Continue reading

Hawaiian One Pan Pasta

I’m loving these delicious one pan meals, only one pan to wash, woo hoo! 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz ham, cubed 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 oz pasta 8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained 8 oz bacon crumbles 1 … Continue reading

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Celebrated St Patrick’s Day with this soda bread and some potatoes of course! 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 2 eggs, divided 3/4 – 1 cup buttermilk 1  Preheat oven to 375.  Spray with cooking spray or line … Continue reading

One Pan Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice

Less than 30 minutes to make.  Only one pan to wash when you’re done.  Total comfort food.  Winner, winner, chicken dinner, uh ham dinner! 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup white long grain rice 2 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups ham, cubed 3/4 cup shredded … Continue reading

Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta

Another yummy and easy 30 minute meal to add to the list! 12 ounces pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cups marinara sauce 1 bunch spinach salt and pepper shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Cook pasta according to package directions. 2  Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  … Continue reading

Amy’s Dinner Loaf

My goal of learning how to make bread is coming along nicely, thanks in part to my neighbor Amy who had a bread making class at her house and taught us how to make this beauty which was surprisingly easy!  Thanks Amy! 1 tablespoon yeast 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 1/3 cups very warm water … Continue reading

Smoked Sausage and Baked Bean Soup

When I saw this recipe with cocktail sausages and baked beans in a soup, I knew I had to give it a try even though it sounded a little weird.  Turns out it’s delicious! 1 tablespoon oil 20 smoked cocktail sausages, halved 2 sticks celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 onion, diced salt and pepper … Continue reading