This Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a wonderful, light pasta that is perfect for any meal and oh so easy! This simple pasta recipe just takes a few ingredients and almost no time at all. It is also the perfect dish to use your fresh tomatoes and basil – items you can grow in your garden! How was your weekend friends? Did you enjoy being outdoors? We were at our… Continue Reading
Chicken Enchiladas Verde Recipe
This post is sponsored by Smart & Final. Before I share my Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verde recipe, can we just collectively say …Yay – spring is almost here!!! I am so ready for spring, and as I am sure you already knew that spring starts this month, did you know that March is also Frozen Food Month? I found out that many stores are offering great savings on participating frozen… Continue Reading
Chili Relleno Casserole with Tomatoes
This Chili Relleno Casserole with tomatoes reminds me of my childhood. My mother used to make chili Rellenos for my father all the time, it seemed. My father always liked his chili Rellenos to be plain so that is how they were served. Traditionally, Chili Rellenos are made with a tomato sauce on top. My take was to use these fresh tomatoes on top and serve it with salsa on… Continue Reading
Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is perfect for a fall evening. Made with fresh mushrooms, chicken and Parmesan cheese, it is a comforting classic casserole. This recipe does not include any creamy condensed soup, so you can really control the sodium and cream. This is a perfect pantry dinner and is hearty and tasty. Hi Friends! Today’s recipe is one of those old school recipes that I lighted up… Continue Reading
Really Quick Homemade Nacho Recipe
You know those days when you are looking at the clock and it is dinner time and you have no idea what to make? I recently put together a really simple Homemade Nacho recipe with HERDEZ® Instant Refried Beans. I had never even heard of instant beans before, potatoes, yes, but beans? So I had to check these out for myself. I am all about saving time in the kitchen and if… Continue Reading
Chicken Asparagus Casserole
This is a sponsored conversation on be half of Tessamaes and the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Today I am sharing one of those, let’s get something in the oven quick so that dinner can be ready in less than an hour kind of recipe. This Chicken Asparagus Casserole is one of those meals that requires only a little bit of preparation, then it bakes in the oven for a… Continue Reading
Baked Zucchini Casserole
This Easy Baked Zucchini Casserole is one I have been making for years. Made with fresh zucchini and ground beef with just enough spice to make a wonderful dinner idea. We love cooking with zucchini and the prices for zucchini are great this time of year. Casseroles are so under rated and I love them! While they are popular in the fall and winter, I believe they are good any… Continue Reading
Sausage and Peppers Pasta
This Sausage and Peppers pasta recipe is so easy to make, and it has a wonderful rich, flavor that reminds me of my travels to Italy. Wonderfully simple for a weeknight dinner, it is also a dinner to prepare for a weekend supper or dinner with extended family. When I was little, we would have a big Sunday evening dinners with my grandparents and my Italian aunt and we would gather… Continue Reading
Crunchy Turkey Spinach Wraps
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hillshire Farm®, Jimmy Dean®, & Tyson® Foods. All ideas, recipes, & opinions are entirely my own. These Turkey Spinach wraps are a perfect lunch or picnic recipe! These also go great with this creamy macaroni salad! As much as I love summer, there is something exciting about getting back into the school routine. A new beginning of the… Continue Reading
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This Easy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a perfect weeknight or weekend dinner. Made lighter with just a few ingredient substitutions and so delicious! I added chicken to this recipe, but you can just make the pasta and sauce if you wish. This comes together quickly with a simple lighter homemade Alfredo sauce. Be sure to check out our time-saving tips following the recipe. Hi Friends! During this time of year,… Continue Reading
Crockpot Chicken Recipe with Green Chilis
This crockpot chicken recipe is a nice matching of chicken breasts and green chili in a light summer recipe. While I tend to use my slow cooker more in fall and winter, I also love to use it to make dinner on nights when we will be out all day. While I make chicken chili during the colder months, this crockpot chicken with vegetables recipe is so easy to make… Continue Reading
Easy Chili Verde Enchiladas
These Easy Chili Verde Enchiladas are one of the easiest dinners ever. Especially if you are trying to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes and it has been a busy day. These are so comforting and tasty that they are like a big hug. I also love that there really are only just a few ingredients needed for this weeknight meal idea. This is one of those go-to… Continue Reading
Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cheese
These Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with rice and cheese have been in my dinner repertoire for years. This recipe has a couple of steps, but they come out delicious every time. Be sure to check out my time-saving tips following the recipe. Hi Friends! Today we are making a classic dinner recipe that my mom used to make. I have to tell you that this takes a few steps,… Continue Reading
Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
This Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti recipe is one of my go-to meals when we have leftover ham, especially after a holiday. Made with tender chunks of ham, spaghetti noodles, asparagus, and parmesan cheese, this tasty ham dinner recipe comes together in a snap. This Ham with Pasta and Cheese recipe is a wonderful dinner idea any time of year. It is easy to make and you can make it with… Continue Reading
Savory Pot Roast
This crockpot Savory Pot Roast is medium seasoned and comes together easily in your slow cooker! So easy to make and it is my go-to recipe for a delicious and tender beef roast! This is just one of our easy dinner ideas because we are all about making meals with a few ingredients and simple, time-saving directions. The weather is finally changing here! Hurray! here is nothing like a… Continue Reading
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera is a perfect dish for any time of year, but especially for summer. While it does require turning on the stove, it’s really a great way to incorporate market vegetables. I made this the other day because I had so many wonderful fresh vegetables and I wanted to use them to make a simple weeknight dinner. How To Make Pasta Primavera It also comes together pretty… Continue Reading
Sausage Mozzarella Pizza
Today’s recipe is a Sausage Mozzarella Pizza made with store-bought pizza dough. We love using cooking shortcuts when we can and this recipe makes a delicious pizza dinner idea rather quickly. This recipe for this Sausage Mozzarella pizza was inspired by a wonderful lunch that we had in Rome last year. We had just arrived in Rome and were looking for an outdoor cafe near our hotel. The restaurant was… Continue Reading
Simple Lasagna
This Simple Lasagna is a tasty recipe that can put together in about 30 minutes, with a little preparation. This is my own recipe and while it takes a few minutes to prepare, it just cooks nicely on the stove for a half an hour, allowing me to multitask while it is cooking. Be sure to check out the timesaving tips at the end of the recipe! This is a… Continue Reading
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
These Individual Chicken Pot Pies are easy to make and are oh so tasty when you want something warm and filling. You can make larger pot pies, but honestly, I like making individual pot pies because they are much easier to serve, eat and store leftovers. These take a little time to prepare, but are deliciously hearty and flavorful. I like to make mine in these cute little… Continue Reading
Vegetable Chipotle Quesadillas
These Vegetable Chipotle Quesadillas make a wonderful dinner idea. These quesadillas are made with smokey chipotle peppers, bell peppers, red onions all nestled in a tortilla with warm Monterey Jack cheese and a traditional flavor that will have your family wanting more. For a wonderful meal idea, pair these with our Easy Taco Soup for a flavorful meal. When I was a little girl one of the first things I… Continue Reading
