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

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

Bruschetta Chicken

I love bruschetta and this was so delicious! If I had to pick one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Italian. 3 cups diced crusty bread, cut into 1/4″ cubes (I got baguettes from Costco and they were perfect) 5 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 2 … Continue reading

Ree’s Favorite Noodles

I think they’re my new favorite noodles too. Next time I want to add a bunch of veggies to them. 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 4 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked according … Continue reading

10 Can Soup

This was really good, will make again for sure. Might tweak it a bit for my family’s likes and dislikes but overall a really great winter soup. 1 (16 oz) jar sliced roasted red peppers 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic and basil 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (15 oz) can … Continue reading

Beef Noodle Skillet

I don’t know about you but where I live we are just being bombarded with snow and it’s so cold! I’ve been on the lookout for some hearty winter meals and this one was great! Another pretty easy, one pot meal for a cold winter’s night. 2 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves … Continue reading

One Pot Sausage Pasta

This was a hit with everyone here, highly recommend! Easy to make and don’t you just love a one pot meal? 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 1 yellow onion, diced 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed salt and pepper 1 (28 oz) can tomato … Continue reading