Zucchini Corn Parmesan Bake

This was delicious and gone by the next day, always a good sign. Another good recipe for using up garden zucchini and corn. 3 tablespoons olive oi 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 medium zucchini, cubed 1 cup frozen corn, I used fresh corn from the garden 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella … 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

Tomato Basil Pasta

I’m gonna be honest, this wasn’t great but I think it’s my fault because I used Roma tomatoes instead of grape because that’s what I have in my garden and the Roma aren’t as juicy as the grape so I need to try it again with grape tomatoes. I just dumped a jar of spaghetti … Continue reading

Cheesy Pesto Crescent Christmas Tree

You know I love the pesto and this did not disappoint! And it’s so cute. If I’d thought of it ahead of time, I would have made “ornaments” out of grape tomatoes. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dough sheets (I used crescent roll … Continue reading

Italian Zucchini Boats

And just like that zucchini season is upon us, I wish you safe travels my friends as we navigate the zucchini wilderness. I’m coming up with new zucchini recipes since my kitchen counter is already covered with the little beasts and they sit there mocking me . . . and this one is a winner, … Continue reading

Basil Lemon Pasta Salad

This is the perfect summer pasta salad, light and refreshing! Highly recommend! Even though things are starting to open back up around here, we are still being cautious as one of the members of our family has had multiple heart issues. I’m trying to find ways to still bake and cook that don’t make all … Continue reading

Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash Rounds

Do you have too much yellow squash from your garden and just don’t know what to do with it?  We took care of our neighbors chickens and garden and their yellow squash plant was going nuts so I took some home and looked for a good recipe and here it is.  They are surprisingly delicious!  … Continue reading

Pesto Parmesan Pinwheels

These were super easy to make and super delicious to eat! 1 tube (8 count) crescent rolls couple tablespoons of prepared pesto (I love the Costco/Kirtland brand of pesto) couple handfuls of shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Heat oven to 375. Spray cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray. 2  Unroll crescent dough and separate into 2 … Continue reading

Garlic Parmesan Loaf

Super easy and tasty side dish for a good winter’s dinner! 1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Heat oven to 350.  Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.  Place dough seam side down on sheet.  Cut slits or slashes in dough as … Continue reading