Balsamic Chicken Salad

This, this right here, is heaven in a bowl.  Seriously yummy salad.  Such a good combination of flavors.  I found the recipe in a recent issue of “All You” magazine and then tracked it down online and pinned it.  You can find it here, on the “My Recipes” website. 3 zucchini (6 oz each), cut … Continue reading

Southwestern Pasta with Bacon

Last night was the second episode of “Cooking with Courtney” which is teaching my newly married daughter how to cook some quick, easy and tasty food for her hubby.  I found this recipe on “My Recipes”.  It was pretty good but I would make some changes to the spices the next time I make it … Continue reading

Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Delicious dinner last night courtesy of “The Pioneer Woman”, Ree Drummond.  I’m leaving Sunday for 5 weeks so I thought I’d better get in some cooking for the boys (that would be my husband Bob and son Zach) before I leave.  I’m going to Sicily and London for work so no cooking or baking for … Continue reading

Whatever’s In the Fridge Pasta

So we had a lot of food leftover from the wedding luncheon and reception too so I boiled up a box of pasta and then just started adding whatever was in the fridge to it and it came out pretty good!  I only got one bowl as Bob and Zach ate all the rest so … Continue reading

Steak and Potato Soup

And here is tonight’s dinner, along with some homemade bread (in the post to follow), perfect for a cold, wet, winter’s day!  This recipe also comes from “Betty Crocker’s Soups and Stews”. 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak (1″ thick) (I cheated and just bought stew meat) 2 tablespoons oil (didn’t use this) 1 1/2 … Continue reading

Italian Tomato Soup

This was last night’s dinner – tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on sourdough, yum!  This soup couldn’t be any easier and it tastes so much better than any tomato soup from a can.  The recipe is from the cookbook, “Betty Crocker Soups and Stews”. 1 cup water 2 (14.5 oz each) cans diced tomatoes … Continue reading

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Dinner tonight brought to you by the September 12, 2012 issue of “All You” magazine and it was delicious! 2 tablespoons olive oil (I used Pam with Olive Oil instead to cut out a few calories) 1 onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped (I did about 4) 2 carrots, chopped (I did about 3) 1 … Continue reading

Parmesan Chicken with Bow Ties

This recipe comes from the April 27, 2012 issue of “All You” magazine and it was dinner tonight and it was terrific! 12 oz bow tie pasta salt and pepper 2 cups small broccoli florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, skin and bone removed, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 small onion, … Continue reading

White Bean, Sausage and Spinach Soup

For us this was white bean, sausage and broccoli soup since I didn’t have any spinach!  The recipe comes from the November 18, 2011 issue of “All You” magazine. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14 oz) turkey kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 2″ pieces 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped … Continue reading

Rigatoni in Creamy Tomato Sauce

This recipe comes from the September 23, 2011 (my son Zach’s birthday!) issue of “All You” magazine.  Quick, easy and tasty – what more could you ask for? 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 oz pepperoni, finely chopped (didn’t have any so left it out) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (or … Continue reading