Roasted Shrimp, Orzo and Feta Salad
The first time I enjoyed this salad I couldn't believe how wonderful it tasted. It's fresh, crunchy, has lots of flavors without be overpowering anywhere (not even the shrimp) and it's very filling. It doesn't take much to get full. The recipe I'm sharing here is a combination of what I have eaten from the nearest foodie mart deli (79 miles away) and Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo.... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Creamy Spinach and Ravioli
This simple recipe was a BIG HIT with my 8 year old son! My 5 year old daughter loved it too, only without the spinach. This recipe is very close to the Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken dinner, except I was completely out of garlic and chicken broth. I improvised with yellow onion and vegetable broth cubes. As for the spinach, I quickly cooked it up with thinly sliced onions while I waited for... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Spinach Tortellini
A quick, easy, dinner that works for the whole family. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED FOR DINNER TONIGHT 1 package of Cheese filled Spinach Tortellini 1 package of Cheese filled Tortellini 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 fresh loaf of French bread 2 tablespoons oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small onion, sliced thin 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning 1 bag of frozen spinach, thawed &... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Gouda Cheese & Macaroni
A simple, easy recipe that makes the perfect comfort meal. This meal was inspired by two very fun bloggers I happen to admire, Chef John at FoodWishes.com and Mimi at 1700 Miles of Cooking. Cheese sauces are a challenge for me. I haven't perfected the balance of a creamy texture that tastes light. I've almost got it, but I believe it takes practice and just the right ratio of cheese and milk. I... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Spicy Zucchini and Pasta
This is a quick and easy dinner that my husband and I scarfed down with pure glee. My kids wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole; my son takes his pasta with a traditional red sauce. And my daughter, well, let's not go there. This recipe was created only to bring two distinctly different pastas together. I'm talking about traditional semolina pasta and whole wheat pasta. If you haven't tried... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...5 Simple Meals & A Shopping List
Skip trying to figure out what your family's going to eat this week; it's all right here! HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO Follow the Recipe links and print the recipes Print the Shopping List provided Follow the cooking suggestions ON THE MENU Roasted Chicken Breasts Ground Beef Cooked Ahead Black Bean Salad, Chicken Quesadillas Rich & Meaty Lasagna Chicken Fajitas Hamburger & Jalapeño Pizza SHOPPING... More...
By Jill | 16 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken
This creamy penne pasta and chicken was a HUGE HIT with the family, particularly my picky daughter. After two bites, my son asked if there was enough for leftovers. That should count for extra points, right? The picture above shows the adult dinner; topped with sliced grape tomatoes and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. Naturally, I left them off the kiddo's plates. The cream sauce is flavored... More...
By Jill | 15 comments | Full Recipe...Rich & Meaty Lasagna
If you have a real butcher shop in your town, I HIGHLY recommend that you buy from them. Ever since my friend shared her batch of fresh, ground beef with me, I have been amazed at the difference in flavor compared to the meat at the large chain grocer. My son, Max, asked me to make a lasagna dinner just like Garfield the cat eats. Last week was his birthday week, so I made his favorite meals for... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach
The original recipe is called Bistro Chicken from Kraftfoods.com. However, my husband is not a fan of mushrooms, so I had to change it up a bit. I believe this is the fastest and tastiest, pasta dinner I've ever put together. (Just sauce and pasta doesn't count.) I made this dish the other night after coming home from my friend's house too late. I had just 35 minutes to get a hot meal... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Spinach Manicotti
This spinach manicotti recipe is simple, but it does have a few steps to make it come together. I didn't time myself as to how long it took to prepare it. I had plenty of time and the fun followed. My kids don't appreciate spinach, yet. So, I rolled a few pasta with cheese filling only. Everybody was happy! The husband and I ate a spicy, spinach dish, while... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Pizza Pasta
That's the name Max gave this dinner, Pizza Pasta. So okay, that's what we'll call it. Last night, the kids and I were in the mood for pizza but we didn't a pizza crust on hand. So, Max got the idea to use macaroni. HERE'S WHAT MAX & I PUT TOGETHER 2 cups of macaroni noodles 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 package of pepperoni slices 1/2 cup... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken Spaghetti with Black Olives
HERE'S LAST NIGHT'S CHICKEN SPAGHETTI 2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped tomatoes with garlic 10 Calamata olives, sliced 2 pepperocini peppers, chopped 8 ounces whole grain Angel Hair pasta 1 (26 ounce) Garlic & Herb spaghetti sauce 1 package of shredded Parmesan 1 loaf of garlic bread, you pick your favorite Begin by cooking pasta as directed on... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...
