Take-out Tuesday, Spinach, Sausage & Tomato Tortellini Soup with Panini Toasts
Soup season has officially begun and I’m sharing a wonderful soup to kick things off! This irresistible soup can be made on the stove top, in the instant pot, or in a slow cooker This beautiful presentation is brought to you by my son, the “Chef” When he is creating in the kitchen I love … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, Chicken Alfredo Bubble Up with Mushrooms and Spinach
Now that it’s September, I’ve been dreaming of the comforting foods of Fall, hearty soups, crock pot meals and casseroles One of the recipes on my September bucket list, Creamy Chicken Bake was the inspiration for this easy and amazing one dish meal I changed it up, using chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, spinach and Alfredo … Continue reading
Happy Labor Day!
I’m spending the weekend on the coast with my family and with 2 of my nieces and their families so there are 16 of us CC is the only girl cousin here and she bravely keeps up the the boys CC’s dad, my SIL, taught the visiting boys how to fish off the pier The … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, 3 Favorite Shortcut Meals
I know people think HHjr and I cook a lot, and we do, but we also have some favorite short cut meals made with a little help from all ready prepared ingredients Here are our 3 favorites Let’s start with Chicken Cordon Bleu *boneless breast of chicken, stuffed with ham and cheese, and coated with … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Honey Mustard Maple Chicken
The other night I was in charge of dinner I knew I wanted to make Crazy Good Broccoli Salad… Hmmm…what I could make for a main dish to go with it? I looked through my recipe archives and found an old favorite that I decided would be perfect, Mustard Maple Chicken Thighs I changed the … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, School Nights
School starts back tomorrow here, yikes! Even though we’ll have summer temps until October, it feels like Summer is over The days and nights get hectic with after school activities~ I have rounded up some easy favorites that will help on busy days or when you’re just tired and need something easy for dinner Bacon … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Sheet Pan Dinner
Last week HHjr had to go back to the “city” for a few days DD, her family, and I were at the beach house without our chef! He always spoils us with delicious dinners hmmm… what could I make for us that would be easy and that CC and Charlie Brown would like… Got a … Continue reading
Baked Ravioli with Corn, Bacon & Asparagus
One of our favorite easy dinners is a ravioli casserole Fresh ravioli, a jarred sauce and a fresh vegetable or two~ So easy to throw together and it can be made up to a day ahead of time I’ve posted several versions of baked ravioli, This one is very similar to Asparagus Alfredo Ravioli Bake … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, Hoisin Pork and Zucchini & Corn Sauté
You are going to want to put this on your menu asap! It’s easy, it’s delicious, it’s a little bit different, and it’s Summer on a plate! Pork tenderloin is cut into chunks, marinated for 6 hours, and grilled* Serve it with a simple sauté of corn and zucchini and you have a winner of … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, King Cake, California Style
Happy Valentine’s Day! February is so full of special occasions~ Fat Tuesday, the last day of celebration before the Christian season of Lent, is only a week away~ Celebrate with this, melt in your mouth, glazed citrus loaf cake King Cakes associated with Mardi Gras are traditionally made with a cinnamon filling and decorated with … Continue reading