One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

Sunday dinner last night with the whole fam, my favorite part of the week!  Made this along with some other things, which will show up later.  It was easy and yummy!  I served it as a side dish but I was thinking that you could add some meat to it and it could be dinner.  … Continue reading

One Pot Burrito Bowls

Here’s a tasty and quick dinner idea from “I Heart Naptime”.  Everyone here loved it although next time I’ll be sure to get tortilla chips to serve with it. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup red bell pepper (I used 1 whole pepper) 1/2 cup diced sweet onion (I used 1 whole onion) 1 pound … Continue reading

Pasta Puttanesca

So we went on a cruise a couple of weeks ago and went to a cooking demonstration with the ship’s chef and he made this dish and it looked and smelled so yummy that I gave it a try when we got home.  They didn’t give us a recipe or anything and he just kind … Continue reading

Loaded Pesto Pasta Salad

I’m not the world’s greatest gardener but this year my basil has exploded!  Take a look: So as you might imagine, there has been a lot of pesto around here lately.  I really like to eat it cold so the other night I threw together this pasta salad.  Enjoy! 1 recipe Fresh Basil Pesto (found … Continue reading

Cucumber Ranch Turkey Wraps

And some more food from our picnic, these were yummy and also cute!  The recipe comes from a blog called “Taste and Tell”.  I mixed them up a bit using both turkey and ham and I also added cheese to some.  And I wrapped them in parchment paper strips and tied them with some baker’s … Continue reading

Southwestern Pasta with Bacon

Dinner last night, recipe courtesy of “My Recipes”,  it was delicious and easy and fast, my three favorite things! salt and pepper 12 ounces gemelli or other short pasta (I used a 17.6 oz bag) 4 slices bacon, chopped (I used half the package which was about 7 slices) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 … Continue reading

Pasta with Broccoli Pesto

This doesn’t necessarily look all that appetizing but believe me, it was delicious!  The recipe for the Broccoli Pesto comes from a blog called “One Perfect Bite”.  We ate it warm last night but I’m sure it will be just as good cold today for lunch. 1 pound broccoli florets 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts … Continue reading

Penne with Tuna, Capers and Beans

Dinner last night brought to you by “My Recipes”.  I didn’t have all of the ingredients but it still tasted surprisingly delicious, I’m pretty sure Zach had thirds! salt and pepper 12 ounces penne (I used more, I think the package was like 16 – 17 oz) 1 (5 oz) can tuna packed in oil, … Continue reading

Creamy Skillet Pasta

Dinner last night brought to you by “Six Sisters’ Stuff” and it was delicious! 1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (26 oz) jar pasta sauce 1 cup half and half (I used evaporated milk to … Continue reading