Broccoli Pasta Salad

Need an easy salad recipe for a picnic or cook out?  Look no further! Ingredients:  2 c uncooked medium shell or macaroni pasta 1 c light mayo (or 1/2 c light mayo, 1/2 c light miracle whip) 3 TBS apple cider vinegar 3 TBS sugar 3 c broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/2 c finely chopped red onion…

Roasted Tomato Pasta with Goat Cheese

I had goat cheese I needed to use and after looking through lots of recipes, I opted to try this one from the nummy kitchen blog.  I tweaked it a bit, and it turned out delicious and was super easy.  I'll definitely make again! Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 3 TBS olive oil 1 1/2…

Mom’s Meatballs

My mom usually makes these with venison since my dad, brother, and brother-in-law all hunt, so she has an abundance of it.  Everyone RAVES about how delicious and tender they are!  I make mine with lean ground turkey and I find them delicious and tender also.  You can use any ground meat you'd like to…

Award Winning Chili

Before moving to the midwest, I can't really remember ever eating chili.  My mom never made it, and it just wasn't a staple of life in Pennsylvania like it is here in Indiana and the south.  Here everyone makes chili in the winter months especially, and everyone makes it differently, or likes it a certain…

“Instant” Smashed Red Skin Potatoes

Today I have a guest blogger - my sister Jackie!  These are her creation - an easy way to make smashed potatoes without all that messy boiling water nonsense!  Great as a side, or even an easy lunch option.  This recipe serves 3-4 people, or you could halve it if you wanted. Ingredients: 4 red skin…

Cheesy Artichoke Bread

This would be great as a party appetizer! It's super quick and easy to make. 3 TBS butter or butter substitute like Brummel & Brown 3 cubes frozen garlic or 1 TBS minced fresh garlic 1 14oz can can artichokes, drained, chopped if you wish 1/2 c reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 c grated…

Butternut Squash Risotto

A Meatless Mondays favorite! Ingredients: 1 Small Onion, finely chopped ½ cup of Celery, finely chopped 2 cups of Butternut Squash, finely diced 1 Clove of Garlic, minced 1 cup Arborio Rice 1 cup White Wine 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (32 oz carton) 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp of Fresh Sage, chopped…

Pesto Chicken Puffs

Easy and very tasty! 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened ¼ cup pesto 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 2 packages reduced fat crescent rolls ¼ cup melted butter 2 cups seasoned Panko crumbs (or a combination of italian breadcrumbs & panko like I used) Salt & pepper to…

Spiced Oven “Fried” Chicken

My hubby described this chicken as "off the hook" -  so I guess he liked it a great deal!!  It was delicious- but it does have a kick of spice to it, be warned! Ingredients: 4 oz cornstarch ½ tsp celery seeds scant ⅛ teaspoon cloves scant ⅛ teaspoon allspice 2 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp mustard…

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Always a favorite of mine growing up, this is my mom's recipe and I haven't changed a thing! Ingredients: 2 small cans of albacore tuna 1 can cream of celery soup 1/2 - 3/4 bag of egg noodles 3/4 - 1 cup miracle whip 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion…