I have not been good lately about planning my menus. Yes, I plan menus and grocery lists to post here, but I haven’t been planning for myself. Consequently, I wing it a lot. The good thing about winging it is that sometimes I come up with a really good new recipe. That turned out to be the case this time. [Read more…] about Mediterranean Chicken in the Slow Cooker
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Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce with Two Cheeses
One of my favorite kind of recipes to create is pasta dishes. Coincidentally, I also love to eat pasta. This sauce has both Parmesan and Provolone cheeses along with fire roasted tomatoes. Ever since I tried fire roasted tomatoes a few months ago, they’ve been a staple in my pantry. They pack a bit more flavor than plain diced tomatoes.
The sauce may sound like it’s hard to make, but it comes together in about 15 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more…] about Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce with Two Cheeses
Pizza Bowties with Italian Sausage
All the flavors of a fully loaded pizza with the speed and ease of a pasta dish. This is a kid-pleaser. You can substitute ground beef or chopped pepperoni for the sausage. Pair it with a green salad and you have a quick weeknight dinner. [Read more…] about Pizza Bowties with Italian Sausage
Refried Beans
My husband said these are the best refried beans he’s ever eaten. I agree. So good and easy, and much, much better than the kind that come from a can. The recipe comes from Bethany’s blog, For the Love of Grub. She says she found the recipe in a Pillsbury cookbook. I made a few minor changes, but it’s still quick and easy. I’ve made them twice already. They’re a new favorite for us. [Read more…] about Refried Beans
Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Rice
A recipe I cut out of a magazine a long time ago, inspired me to create this. The magazine version used barbecue sauce, but I thought it would taste better with a homemade sweet and sour sauce instead. The dish is still very easy to make and the kids loved it. I intended to use a green pepper, but I didn’t have any. I substituted carrots. They were very good and it’s one of the veggies my kids like to eat. [Read more…] about Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Rice