15 Minute Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet

Here’s a dinner you can literally throw together in about 15 minutes and odds are that you have all the ingredients already in your pantry and you can serve it in a variety of ways such as straight from the skillet, in a taco shell, wrapped in a tortilla, over tortilla chips, however you like. … Continue reading

Caprese Pasta Salad

Yesterday was Zach’s actual birthday and all the food from his birthday dinner on Sunday was gone so I made him another pasta salad which was just as good if not better than the first one.  The tomatoes in my garden are finally staring to ripen so I used a bunch in this salad, so … Continue reading

Antipasto Pasta

It’s Zach’s birthday this week but we celebrated on Sunday and he requested pasta.  I found this recipe on My Recipes, it’s full of all the things that Zach likes so I made it and it was a hit.  They served it warm but I made it ahead of time and refrigerated it and served … Continue reading

No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce with Pasta

If you have a ton of tomatoes from your garden, then this is the recipe for you!  I’ve had this recipe forever so I’m not sure where it originally came from.  It is super easy and super fast, also super tasty! 8 tomatoes, diced,  I used some Roma and some Grape tomatoes from my garden, … Continue reading

Caprese Flatbread

Here is my new favorite go to lunch or dinner, it is delicious!  You could mix it up into any combination you like.  You could use up the leftovers in the fridge.  The possibilities are endless!  I’ll calm down now. mini Naan flatbread (I get mine at Costco) olive oil shredded Mozzarella cheese tomato fresh … Continue reading

Greek Pasta Salad #2

We had some family friends over last night for dinner and so I decided to make a Greek themed dinner which included this pasta salad, I’ll post the gyros later this week.  The recipe comes from “My Recipes” and it was pretty good also it made a huge bowl of salad which was good since … Continue reading

Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup

My parents arrived last night for a visit so I had this soup waiting for them once they were settled in.  It was yummy and hearty and perfect for an on again off again rainy day.  It comes from “Cooking Classy”. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves … Continue reading

One Pot Pasta

Easiest and fastest dinner ever last night from Martha Stewart and oh yes, pretty tasty too! 1 (16 – 17.6 oz) package pasta of your choice (I used tri-colored bow ties) 2 – 4 cups broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces (not sure how much I used as I just finished the bag) 1 – … Continue reading

Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Inspiration for last night’s delicious dinner compliments of Betty Crocker, once again easy, yummy and fast, my three favorite things! 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, pressed 16 oz your choice of pasta 2 (14 oz each) cans chicken broth 1/2 cup water juice of 3 lemons 4 cups chopped broccoli 2 (12 oz each) … Continue reading