Orzo, Grape, Feta Salad
When I’m in need of a salad recipe, there are several bloggers that come to mind. There’s Georgia of The Comfort of Cooking, Aggie over at Aggie’s Kitchen, and then there is Val. No, not this Val, I’m...
View ArticleHomemade Frozen Lasagna
I’m sharing my solution for feeding a pack of hungry boys within an hour of arrival on our annual family summer vacation. After years of traveling with a big family I quickly learned that heading to a...
View ArticleChicken Parmesan Pasta
We’ve had bone chilling weather in Northern California this week. I have to admit, I’m a California girl through and through and have been known to throw on a sweater anytime it drops below 70...
View ArticleTortellini Broccoli Salad
Maybe I should have held off sharing this one till we were closer to the warm weather months but I couldn’t hold back. This bright and cheerful little salad is the perfect side dish for your summer BBQ...
View ArticleSkillet Herbed Chicken and Tomatoes
We’ve finally had some rain here in California and I believe Ellen said it best during the Oscar ceremony last night. “We’re fine…thank you for your prayers”. No kidding, I nearly forgot what it felt...
View ArticleBaked Spaghetti Casserole
I’m kickin’ it old school today. I’m talking classic, blast from the past, down-home, spaghetti casserole. There’s nothing fancy about this recipe but it is one of the most family-friendly, crowd...
View ArticleChicken Broccoli Alfredo (Lightened Up)
Truth be told, I haven’t allowed myself to eat pasta with alfredo or any other full on, cream based sauce, for most of my adult life. It was an easy sacrifice for me to make in my effort to stay in the...
View ArticleChicken Pesto Pasta Salad
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about dishes to make and take to all those gatherings, sports banquets, end of the school year pot lucks, teacher appreciation parties,...
View ArticleEasy Baked Ravioli with Italian Sausage
I hope you all had a relaxing, fun-filled, and yummy food-filled Memorial Day weekend. Our college kids were home so I took a bit of a break from the blog, did a ton of cooking, and spent time with...
View ArticlePizza Pasta Salad
I’m not sure what has gotten into me but I’ve been all about salads for the last month. Both in life and on the blog. I’ve been craving and eating salads daily. Mostly of the green, leafy variety but...
View ArticleChicken Pesto Lasagna Rollups
In my never ending quest to prepare lasagna every which way possible, I put together these individual lasagna rollups for dinner recently. Lasagna rollups are delicious with a variety of fillings but...
View ArticleChicken and Spinach Skillet Pasta
I’ve got a plan for dinner tonight that involves a simple list of ingredients including pasta, chicken, and fresh spinach. It’s made all in one skillet and it will be on your table in about 30 minutes....
View ArticleSpinach Feta Orzo – In the Kitchen with Aggie’s Kitchen
I am excited and honored to be in the kitchen with a very special guest today. Aggie Goodman of Aggie’s Kitchen is here as part of my In the Kitchen series to share her fabulously easy and completely...
View ArticleChicken Pesto Penne with Roasted Red Peppers and Ricotta
Make use of prepared pesto and a jar of roasted red peppers to create a flavor-packed sauce for this rustic chicken pasta dish. I’m back with the latest in a series of recipes that have happened in my...
View ArticleSun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
A colorful pasta salad loaded with marinated fresh mozzarella, olives, grape tomatoes, and goat cheese all tossed in a flavor-packed sun-dried tomato dressing. This is one delicious side dish! It’s...
View ArticleChicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Pasta salad meets green salad in this tasty dish. A great summer BBQ side but hearty enough to serve for dinner on it’s own. This is my rendition of a gem of a recipe that was published in Cooking...
View ArticleItalian Tortellini Salad
This rustic, flavor-packed Italian Tortellini Salad will make a delicious addition to your Memorial Day weekend gathering. A great way to kick off summer! I had no idea what I was getting into when I...
View ArticleCheesy Beef Skillet Pasta
This hearty, one-pot Cheesy Beef Skillet Pasta is a great choice for a busy weeknight. Ready in 30 minutes, packed with beef, vegetables, pasta and cheese. It is sure to please the entire family. I’ve...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Everyone needs a good homemade spaghetti sauce in their recipe collection and this one is mine. It’s rich, meaty, deliciously seasoned and easy enough to make any night of the week. Click HERE to sign...
View ArticleSummer Shrimp Scampi
This Summer Shrimp Scampi is your answer for an incredibly fast, company-worthy summer meal. Gorgeous, delicious and ready to serve in under 30 minutes! Thanks so much to SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood...
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