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

One Skillet Ranch Chicken

Did someone ask for the easiest and fastest dinner ever?  Here’s a contender!  The original recipe comes from “Well Plated by Erin” and her’s was very quick and easy but I made it even a little quicker and easier. 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, not dip mix … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken

This could not have been any easier or tastier!  It’s a Six Sisters’ Stuff recipe and offers so much variety in serving – on tortillas, over rice, over chips with extra cheese for nachos, or just in a bowl all by itself.  YUM! 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans corn, drained 1 … Continue reading

Easy Pasta E Fagioli

Do you ever get tired of eating the same old thing day after day for lunch?  That was me yesterday so I whipped up this homemade soup.  It’s a Pillsbury recipe and was easy and yummy! 1 medium onion, chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen onion) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed 1 (15 oz) … Continue reading

Skillet Pasta and Sausage

Dinner last night, it was quick, easy and tasty, my three favorite things also a 30 minute meal and a 1 pot meal, two more of my favorite things.  It’s a Betty Crocker recipe. 1 tablespoon olive oil 14 – 16 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 cup diced onion 1 (12 oz) package … Continue reading

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

My hubby loves fajitas but I’ve never made them as it seemed difficult so when I saw this easy recipe I knew I had to give a try and was it ever easy and surprisingly tasty, this will be one that we make over and over again.  It’s from a Betty Crocker recipe, (Betty does … Continue reading

White Bean, Potato and Ham Soup

There’s a lot of ham left over from Easter and Bob has been sick with what turned out to be bronchitis so I decided to put some soup together for him.  A lot of the recipes I looked at for ham and potato soup had a cream base and I wanted to avoid those calories … Continue reading

One Pot Spicy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes

Dinner last night, gotta love the one pot, 30 minute meals and this one was great.  The recipe comes from “Yellow Bliss Road”. 2 tablespoons olive oil (I ended up using 3) 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (I just used the whole onion) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound chicken breasts, chopped into bite sized … Continue reading