This recipe is all my own; created out of love for both macaroni and cheese and my slow cooker! I used chick pea pasta for added protein as well as broccoli to help get more nutrients into my kids! My version of slow cooker mac-n-cheese is super creamy, delicious and sure to please! Enjoy. Ingredients: … Continue reading Easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Mac-n-Cheese
This is a semi-homemade, one skillet, made in under 30 minutes masterpiece that will wow everyone at your dinner table! Simple shortcuts make is quick and easy while still maintaining authentic flavors and textures. This will make you feel like it's Sunday at Grandma's (when it's only Wednesday night)! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 18 … Continue reading Meatball Marinara with Gnocchi and Burrata
As the days grow shorter and the nights get a little colder, I start craving comfort foods like risotto! I came across this recipe in Cooking Light magazine (of all places) and made it for supper just last night, paired with grilled pork loin and sautéed asparagus. Now I took a few liberties with the … Continue reading Sweet Corn Risotto
Sometimes I find it difficult to cook on Monday nights... just because it's Monday, after all!? But this easy Minestrone soup comes together quickly, feeds a small crowd and will leave you not only full but proud of how you started off your week of suppers! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 4 cups low sodium … Continue reading Monday Minestrone
I make home made mac-n-cheese all the time so adding lobster meat didn't seem like a stretch when my daughter asked me to jazz things up for her special birthday meal! Although I used Monterey Jack cheese, you could try a mix of cheddar and jack or even something creamy and decadent like mascarpone. I … Continue reading Lobster Luvah Mac-n-Cheese
Left with a yellow squash, a zucchini and a pre-made pie crust... a quiche is born! Ingredients: Serves 8 1 pre-mde pie crust 1 large yellow squash, sliced thin (approx. 1/8" thick) 1 large zucchini, sliced thin (same as above) 8 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus extra 1/2 tsp fresh black … Continue reading Summer Squash Quiche
I'm baaaaack! After two decadent and delicious weeks at the beach, I am in my kitchen and craving all things non-seafood, lol! Saw a recipe similar to this on Insta and decided to simplify it a bit and make it my own, so here goes! Super easy, super tasty and sure to satisfy your need … Continue reading Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers
I cannot take credit for the catchy name or the tasty combination of ingredients; I know quite a few home cooks who have their own version of this recipe on file! However, I can tell you how I make it as well as list a few unique ways to repurpose your leftovers! Ingredients: Serves 10 … Continue reading Texas Caviar
An Instagram follower (you know who you are;) asked me to post this recipe, so here it is! It's the perfect homage to summer!! Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - 4 4 cups torn kale, ribs removed (I use organic red leaf) juice from half a lemon 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp olive oil fresh … Continue reading Kale and Berries Salad
Why order take out when you can make it (better) yourself at home?! This tasty shrimp fried rice is easy to make and satisfyingly delicious! If shrimp aren't your thing, substitute with chicken or leave the protein out all together... it makes an excellent side dish! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 cups white rice … Continue reading Shrimp Fried Rice
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