Italian Chicken Pasta Toss

This is a Pampered Chef recipe which comes from their “Casual Cooking Easy Recipes for Indoors and Out” cookbook.  It’s really easy to make (seems like I always say that but it’s true) and yummy (I always say that too but it’s also true, I would tell you if it wasn’t)! 6 ounces uncooked bow … Continue reading →

Bacon and Tomato Frittata

Another Betty Crocker recipe, enjoy! 1 (16 oz) carton cholesterol free fat free egg product (Last time I made a frittata, I used all real eggs.  This time I used all egg substitute.  The one with real eggs definitely tasted better than this one with the all egg substitute so I think the next time … Continue reading →

Triple Layer Brownie Cake

This recipe comes from “The Taste of Home Baking Book”.  Zach’s birthday cake for his 22nd birthday today.  He’s sick so I don’t know when we’ll put some candles on it and have a piece (a teeny, tiny piece for me and for Bob).  I don’t like making layer cakes because I am horrible at … Continue reading →

Healthified Spicy Tostadas

Another recipe from “Eat Better America” on our quest to a healthier lifestyle.  YUMMY! 4 6″ corn tortillas (I used whole wheat tortillas) 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (I used the whole can) 1 cup chopped seeded tomato (I used the little grape ones … Continue reading →

Chicken Noodle Soup

Today is my son Zach’s 22nd birthday and he is sick!  Bummer!  He went to the dr this afternoon and they said he has a virus so there’s not much they can do for him.  So I made him some homemade chicken noodle soup for his birthday dinner.  I like this recipe because it is … Continue reading →

Tomato Basil Thin Crust Pizza

This recipe came in the package of Flatout Flatbread (from Costco – I like Costco, can you tell?).  Yummy, easy and good on calories.  One is a perfect serving. 1 Flatout Flatbread 1 tomato, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped basil (the fresh basil was too expensive in the store so I used dried, about 1/2 teaspoon) … Continue reading →

Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

Double it if you’re serving more than 4 people or if you want leftovers for lunch the next day.  Super easy, super yummy!  Another Betty Crocker recipe. 1 pound chicken breast strips for stir fry (I just took chicken breasts and chopped them up into bite size pieces before cooking, or actually Bob cut them … Continue reading →

Golden White Chunk Nutty Bars

This recipe comes from the “Mrs Fields I Love Chocolate!” cookbook.  I made these for Bob’s Sunday School class but they didn’t eat them all so I need to get them out of the house! 2 cups flour 1/2 teasoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons … Continue reading →

Easy Garden Bake

I received this recipe in an email from “Eat Better America” which comes from General Mills.  Bob and I are in the process of a” Lifestyle Change”, NOT A DIET!  🙂  We are counting calories and exercising and trying in general to be healthier so some of the recipes that will be showing up here … Continue reading →