Italian Pasta Salad

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…