This dish is a casserole keeper, sure to please even the pickiest non-vegetable eater at your table! Fully loaded with broccoli, pasta, cheese and crunch, I've added some suggestions but feel free to switch things up and make it your own. Enjoy!! Ingredients: feeds a crowd! 1 can cream of mushroom soup (I like TJ's … Continue reading Ooey-Gooey Broccoli Bake
It's been almost two weeks since I set out to write this post. Life in our house is quite busy as we prepare to graduate our oldest child from high school and collectively gear up for next phase of her education. But that's not all that's kept me away from writing; enter "the guilt". I … Continue reading Healthy Eating Tips (from a comfort food junkie!)
This recipe goes out to my Insta follower @ryansuperflyjc as per his request! I love it when fans ask me for recipes (rather than me sharing just the ones I like or think others will), so keep those comments and requests coming! I will say, I made this dish on the fly using leftover ingredients … Continue reading Pasta alla Casa
This is a Pioneer Woman original recipe that I tweaked to make my own. Now that I have, I'm not sure I'd use the term "lasagna" to describe it but it does grab your attention! Give this easy, hearty, creamy soup a try and let me know what you'd call it, besides delicious! Enjoy!! Ingredients: … Continue reading White Lasagna Soup
This dish has become a new favorite in our house! The sweetness of the roasted squash coupled with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the creaminess of the goat cheese make for a delicious combo; even better when mixed with pasta and baked en casserole! This dish is savory, filling and overflowing with all the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Truth be told, I served this dish with a side of grilled flank steak, lol! I am NOT vegan, (obviously!!) but I'm also not against trying something new! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine when the picture caught my attention. As I read on, I knew I needed to give it a … Continue reading Vegan Pasta Primavera
Happy New Year everyone! Like many of us, I'm trying to eat healthier and more mindfully in 2020 by including more plant based meals in my diet. This recipe caught my attention on Instagram and so I tweaked it a bit and made it my own. The sauce is creamy and tosses nicely with pasta. … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Who says Vodka gets to have all the fun?! This deliciously easy semi-homemade Sambuca sauce comes together quickly and tastes out of this world! It's a unique twist on an Italian favorite that combines sweet, salty and savory in every bite. Give it a try... I'm betting you'll be pleasantly surprised and may even find … Continue reading Penne with Sambuca Sauce
This lasagna will change your life! Not really traditional yet totally "comfortable". This twist on a classic uses pan roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach in a white cream sauce as well as fresh pasta sheets. I guarantee your diners will be pleasantly surprised by the creative combination of flavors and unique … Continue reading Tuscan Lasagna
Stuffed shells are often underrated and frequently over looked because people think they are too time consuming to make. On the contrary! I love making stuffed shells because the flavor combinations are endless and truth be told, I can have a batch in the oven in under 30 minutes. With fall just around the corner, … Continue reading Pumpkin Prosciutto Stuffed Shells
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