Make this for friends or family and they'll rave about it! It's better the longer it sits in the refrigerator, overnight if possible. Ingredients: 1 pound mini penne or rotini pasta or another small pasta 1 bottle Paul Newman's Oil & Vinegar dressing Salad Supreme seasoning (sprinkle amount to your liking) or if you can't… Continue reading Italian Pasta Salad
Baked Oatmeal Cups
I'm sorry it's been radio silence on this blog for a looooong time! I'm back with a great recipe for busy mornings on the go. 2 large bananas, mashed (the riper the better) 2 eggs 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 TBS… Continue reading Baked Oatmeal Cups
White Chicken Chili
My friend Julie's annual chili cook-off was Saturday and I made this white chicken chili. It was a hit! It won "Best Aroma," but got lots of compliments on taste too. I recommend trying it sometime!! Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked chicken breast or breast tenderloins (can be frozen) 2 – 15 oz cans of white… Continue reading White Chicken Chili
Almond or Anise Sugar Cookies
This recipe makes soft sugar cookie dough that is easy to cut into shapes and that doesn't need to be chilled ahead of time, so it's fast and easy. Total time from start to finish is less than an hour! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp… Continue reading Almond or Anise Sugar Cookies
Goat Cheese, Spinach & Onion Pizza
Something different for Friday pizza night! One hour pizza dough or store bought pizza dough 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 1-2 cups fresh spinach 1/2- 3/4 cup goat cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Optional: cooked bacon and/ or chicken Trader Joe's balsamic glaze for top if desired Preheat oven to… Continue reading Goat Cheese, Spinach & Onion Pizza
Amazingly Easy Lasagna
My hub and I both thought this was the best lasagna we'd ever eaten! And the best part is, it's very easy to make. It makes 12 servings, but more realistically 6, because you'll definitely want seconds! 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef if you prefer) 3 Dorot frozen basil… Continue reading Amazingly Easy Lasagna
Easy Hawaiian Cake
Celebrate warm weather! Sometimes you need something super easy and quick and fancied-up cake mixes are the way to go... Ingredients for cake: 1 box white cake mix 1 small can mandarin oranges with juice 4 eggs 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, coconut, canola) 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Ingredients for topping: 8 oz cool whip 1 small… Continue reading Easy Hawaiian Cake
Cheesy Cornbread
The best cornbread ever! A friend gave me this recipe years ago and it's my go-to recipe for gatherings and chili nights! Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix 1 can creamed corn 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 8 oz light sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 small yellow onion, chopped Butter for sautéing… Continue reading Cheesy Cornbread
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup
A hearty, meatless soup for a cold night. Ingredients: 1 TBS olive oil 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can vegetable or chicken broth 1 can low sodium black beans, drained 1 can rotel (diced tomatoes with chilies), undrained 1 can chili ready diced tomatoes,… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup
Garlic Parmesan Sauteed Green Beans
A healthy and tasty side to accompany almost anything! Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 2 TBS olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (you can use frozen or jarred garlic) 3 TBS light butter 2 TBS water Fresh ground pepper Grated parmesan cheese Heat olive oil and garlic over med-high heat until… Continue reading Garlic Parmesan Sauteed Green Beans