Take-out Tuesday, Rainbow Lasagna

Rainbows are often part of St. Patrick’s Day decor so this Rainbow Lasagna is perfect for this time of year Plus it’s a healthier version with low fat cottage cheese and filled with a rainbow of veggies! Zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions and peppers roasted in the oven to develop a rich deep flavor Place … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Lasagna and Autumn Snack Mix

Sunday the weary hurricane warriors returned and I wanted to reward them in some way, they worked all weekend cleaning up our beach house, property, plus helping neighbors, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally There was no water the first two days and no power until after they left on Sunday… hot, humid, buggy, smelly, … Continue reading

Party Panache, Spinach & Butternut Squash Lasagna

Do you have a traditional dish you serve on Christmas Eve? I know a lot of people have lasagna Even though lasagna takes a little time to prep, it’s a perfect do ahead meal for busy holidays This lasagna has layers of creamy spinach, mashed butternut squash and ricotta and an optional layer of ham … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Summer Squash Lasagna with Burrata & Tomatoes

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for all your much appreciated and comforting comments, I really have felt all your prayers, and continue to be overwhelmed with everyone’s kindness…y’all are the best… Last week was very special to me because I spent it with my daughter and her daughter We really enjoyed our “girl” time, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, 3 Way Tortellini, Soup, Stew or Pasta

With the onset of cooler weather I have been drawn to hearty soup recipes, such as this Slow Cooker Lasagna Tortellini Soup from Olla-Podrida Because I am lazy always looking for short cuts, I decided to really make it easy and use bottled marinara sauce With sauteed onion, Ground pork, Italian sausage, Italian seasoning and … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Club Sandwich Lasagna

Okay, sooooo… Do you ever get an idea for a dish that you are quite sure is going to be beyond amazing? You think, “this is such a brilliant idea!” 💡 And you strut And feel all proud of yourself Maybe show off a bit And you brag about what a fabulously delicious dinner you … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Lemon Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with Spinach, Fennel & Basil

Just in time for Mother’s Day, these light lemon ricotta lasagna rolls are elegant, yet surprisingly simple The filled noodles are nestled on a bed of sauteed spinach, fennel and shallot, topped with Parmesan and finished with a little brown butter and fresh basil They look sinful but they’re really not…well, maybe just a little… … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Butternut Squash, Spinach & Pepperoni Lasagna

This is really a short cut lasagna I used frozen cubed butternut squash, fresh spinach, no boil lasagna sheets, and grated Parmesan cheese A 5 minute Parmesan Cream Sauce binds everything happily together Or use a prepared Alfredo sauce to make assembly even easier Roast the squash on a lined sheet pan, seasoned with salt, … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Deli Sandwich Ravioli Bake

Have you finished your shopping and wrapped every package? Are your halls all decked…whatever that is? Have you baked cookies for Santa and gotten jolly? And decorated your door with boughs of holly? Well, me neither, but don’t fret…Here’s a dish you can make without breaking a sweat! This “raid the refrigerator casserole,” has everything … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Eggplant, Prosciutto & Gruyère Lasagna

Just about everybody loves lasagna, so next time you’re in the mood, change it up a little by trying this version with a few unexpected ingredients, prosciutto, eggplant, carrot and Gruyère cheese~ It bakes up perfectly gooey cheesy good With all the layers like traditional lasagna Here’s the line-up of ingredients~ you can use a … Continue reading