Sometimes all you need is a big bowl of Italian pasta salad. It’s such an awesome way of using up the extra odds and ends in the kitchen. I had extra pasta, chicken and pepperoni that needed to be eaten so in they went! 4 ½ cups Pasta; cooked ½ cup Black Olives; sliced ½Continue reading “Chicken & Pepperoni Pasta Salad”
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake
I love this dish! It’s easy to make, quick and packed with flavor. I originally made it with kielbasa that I rendered in the oven until crispy, but my husband was adamant that it would be way better with shrimp. Wouldn’t you know it, he was right! I had some leftover country style gravy thatContinue reading “Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake”
Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie
Happy New Years Eve, everyone! It’s a quiet night in with a Pesto Chicken Pie for us. You can use whichever vegetables you prefer, and it’s a great way to get picky eaters to get their vegetables in. 1 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 cup Broccoli Florets 1 cup Onion; chopped ½ cup Carrot; mincedContinue reading “Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie”
Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta
Another cold and dreary day calls for salmon, cream and pasta! I just made a fresh batch of chicken bone broth and it added amazing flavor to the simple cream sauce. Andrew gave me an A on this one!! Salmon: 3 lbs Salmon Filet 1 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon GarlicContinue reading “Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta”
Herb Chicken & Bacon Mushroom Gravy
I’m getting better about cooking meals for just 2 people instead of an army. Chicken with mushroom gravy sounded really good and I had everything I needed in my kitchen. I love when that happens! You can add more herbs to the gravy if you’d like to amp up the flavor. Chicken: 2 Large ChickenContinue reading “Herb Chicken & Bacon Mushroom Gravy”
Smoky Italian Tomato Bisque
It’s a bit dreary today and tomato soup sounded so good! I had some fry bread leftover from yesterday’s Fry Bread Tacos and they absolutely amazing dipped in the soup. You can easily replace any of the herbs that you don’t like with more of the other herbs, just be careful with thyme. A little goesContinue reading “Smoky Italian Tomato Bisque”
Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Another cold day calls for more soup. Bacon Broccoli Cheddar this time. I had some cream, broccoli and carrots that I needed to use up, so it was perfect. I made some homemade Garlic Bread to go with it. ¼ Cup Bacon Grease 1 small Onion; chopped ½ cup Celery; chopped 3 cloves Garlic; mincedContinue reading “Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup”
Mushroom & Leek Soup
It’s pretty chilly, so this amazing soup really helped fight off the cold. Homemade soup is so much richer and more flavorful than the canned variety. Plus, the leftovers make an amazing tuna casserole. 1 lb Mushrooms; chopped 1 medium Onion; chopped 3 cloves Garlic; minced ½ cup Leek; chopped ½ cup Flour 8 cupsContinue reading “Mushroom & Leek Soup”
Rosemary & Tomato Bisque
This is one of my all time favorite winter meals. It’s warm, hearty, creamy and so comforting! It goes best with a grilled cheese or garlic bread. 3 lbs Fresh Tomatoes; cored & chopped 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 small Onion; chopped 3 cloves Garlic; finely minced 3 Tablespoons Rosemary; chopped 1 teaspoon Italian HerbsContinue reading “Rosemary & Tomato Bisque”
Creamy Rosemary Salisbury Steaks
I love cooking with my mom! Tonight was Salisbury steaks, steamed broccoli and Garlic Parmesan Bubble Bread. She made the creamy mashed potatoes and corn. She always makes the best mashed potatoes! This dish is incredible on winter night’s when it’s chilly outside. It’s a hearty, ‘stick to your ribs’ meal that kids and adultsContinue reading “Creamy Rosemary Salisbury Steaks”