Tomato Basil Tart with Whipped Mozzarella

It tastes just as yummy as it looks and it uses fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. Win win! TART 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (13.8 oz) package refrigerated pizza dough (I used 2 tubes of Pillsbury Pizza dough and it was just right) 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 2 cup cherry or … Continue reading

Summertime Spaghetti

This was a winner! All the thumbs up! Tasted delicious and it was cooked in the microwave so no turning on the oven and heating up the house. 2 – 3 lemons, depending on how lemony you want it 12 oz uncooked thin spaghetti noodles 2 (14.5 oz each) cans chicken broth 1 cup grape … Continue reading

One Pot Lemon Basil Orzo and Vegetables

Another yummy way to use up some of that garden zucchini. I doubled the lemon and it was perfect. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 8 oz (1 cup) orzo pasta 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 … Continue reading

Caprese Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini season is upon us once again! This was delicious and low in calories. I used zucchini and basil from our garden and when I make it again, I’ll be able to use tomatoes from the garden too. 2 medium zucchini or summer squash, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion … Continue reading

Very Green Orzotto

Another delicious dinner, packed with veggies and pasta, YUM! 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 green onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups orzo pasta salt and pepper 6 cups vegetable broth, warmed 1/2 pound brussel sprouts, cut in half 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite size … Continue reading

The Best Fettuccine Alfredo

This was good and easy to make but I think I need some practice with it. You can kind of see that the sauce wasn’t smooth but it tasted great, especially the next day. It definitely benefited from the grated lemon zest and some salt and pepper. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 5 garlic cloves, … Continue reading

Tamale Pie

Doesn’t that look good? Here’s a look at the inside Looks even better on the inside. This was the bomb (is that still a thing?). Everyone loved it and it will go into the meal rotation. Highly recommend! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds ground beef 1 (19 … Continue reading

Walt Disney’s Chili and Beans

This was a good chili recipe, I didn’t love it but the boys in my house did, probably because of all the meat! 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 pound beef stew meat 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder … Continue reading

Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

This was a really quick and easy one pot dinner. You could serve it as is or wrap it in tortillas or make a salad out of it, whatever your family likes. 1 pound uncooked chicken breast strips for stir fry 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained … Continue reading

American Goulash

I remember hearing the word goulash when I was a kid and thinking to myself, I don’t want to eat something called goulash but I was wrong, goulash is delicious! And also a one pot meal. And also pretty easy. 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading