Pasta with Basil & Mushrooms Real fancy, huh? Well it’s only mushroom & basil pasta–but boy is it ever GOOD!!! And here’s to Meatless Mondays! Figured the French would get everyone LOL. I was gonna make the title Italian, however, mushroom in Italian is “funghi” and that’s not too appetizing if you don’t speak Italian!!!!Anyway,…
easy dinners
Creamy Chicken Rollups
Creamy Chicken Rollups This only looks like an enchilada! Wonderful and creamy and BACON RULZ! I have so many tortillas left over from Cinco de Mayo. I’ve been known to eat them right out of the package, but we won’t get into that LOL Truthfully, I’m not much of a fan of anything chili, taco,…
Sausage and Quinoa Risotto
Sausage and Quinoa Risotto This is OH SO GOOD!! And easy too. One-pot meal. I have to admit. This was one of those suppers I threw together because it was one of those days I’d forgotten to defrost something. Sausage defrosts quickly and cooks SO nicely in a rice cooker or pressure cooker. I cooked…
Chicken and Garbanzo Enchiladas
Chicken and Garbanzo Enchiladas Why not try these spicy yet different Mexican enchiladas for Cinco de Mayo? This is another Mexican recipe I did for the Herdez® folks. These enchiladas combine Herdez® Roasted Pasilla Chile Sauce with the chicken breast and garbanzo filling and also in the cheesy topping. Viva Mexican food! Since we don’t…
Cheeseburger Taquitos
Cheeseburger Taquitos You’re guaranteed to fall in love with these if you like those super burgers in the fast-food joints…and these are much healthier too! Lately I’ve become obsessed with flour tortillas and what I can do with them. A few weeks ago, I made an Asian salad in edible shaped bowls I made…
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Split Pea Soup with Ham Here’s another great way to use some more of that leftover ham from Easter dinner. Nothing could be easier. Just put everything in the slow cooker and let ‘er rip. I serve with buttered toasted croutons. All I do here is melt butter in a skillet and “toast” the…
Ham Alfredo
Ham Alfredo Leftover Easter ham? Try this ham alfredo for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Asian BBQ Beef Strips
Asian BBQ Beef Strips Sweet with a hint of tartness. Another quick one-pot meal where the sauce makes itself. Recipe is for 2 servings, but can easily be doubled. Healthy meal that’s easy on calories too. I take advantage of my rice cooker whenever I can. Not only does it produce wonderful and tasty meals,…
Sweet-n-Sticky Boneless BBQ Ribs
Sweet-n-Sticky Boneless BBQ Ribs Oooey and gooey sweet sauce with a hint of tangy. There’s several surprises here. How they’re made and a secret ingredient. It’s also easy: made in one-pot and you set it and forget it until it’s done. Last week my grocery store had boneless country-style ribs on sale buy one…
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops Enjoy pan seared scallops at home. It’s easy once you know the secret.