Butterscotch Toffee Bars

These were really yummy and really easy. 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1 cup cashews or toasted pecans, chopped 1 (8 oz) bag toffee pieces 1  Preheat oven to 350.  Grease a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides measuring 15 x 10 x … Continue reading

Tomato Basil Gemelli Skillet

Don’t you just love a good one pot, 30 minute meal? I know I do! 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and cut up 12 ounces uncooked cavatelli, gemelli or rotini pasta 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning … Continue reading

Chili Pasta Skillet

Yummy – check One Pot – check 30 Minutes – check 1 pound hamburger 1 onion, chopped 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, black beans, or red beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 (4 oz) can diced green … Continue reading

Mexican Meatball Stew

This was a big hit, especially with the men in the house so I guess that means that meatballs are manly.  Also it was super easy to put together, you might even have on hand all the ingredients you need, there are only 5! 2 (14.5 oz each) cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 … Continue reading

Lemon Poppy Seed Fettuccine

It’s getting cold around here so this lemony pasta dish was just the ticket for dinner the other night! 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 12 ounces fettuccine finely grated zest and juice of two lemons 4 tablespoons butter, … Continue reading