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Hawaiian Mac Salad

When I was vacationing with my family in Maui years back everything was served with this amazing Macaroni Salad, locally referred to simply as Mac Salad. It varies from its mainland cousin with its lack of mustard and minimal vinegar. It’s a simple and amazing recipe that is my go-to potluck recipe! It comes togetherContinue reading “Hawaiian Mac Salad”

Italian Dressed Pork and Vegetables

I love homemade Italian Dressing! The flavor is so much more amazing than anything you can find bottled in stores and you can pronounce all of it’s ingredients, which is always a plus in my book. This was such a delicious, inexpensive and quick meal! Just 30 minutes and dinner is served. It goes great over aContinue reading “Italian Dressed Pork and Vegetables”

Bolognese Baked Ziti

Ground Beef Pasta Penne Marinara Tomatoes Baked Italian Ziti Bolognese Recipe by Ash's In The Kitchen

Dinner tonight was Baked Ziti using the marinara I made the other day and I ate entirely too much of it. I know traditional baked ziti doesn’t usually have meat or veggies in it, but what can I say, I’m a meat eater! 16 oz. Penne Pasta 6 cups Marinara Sauce 1 lb Ground BeefContinue reading “Bolognese Baked Ziti”

Pesto Chicken Pasta

Weeknight Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta by Ash's In The Kitchen

Simple 20 minute dinner tonight because today’s been crazy and my tank’s on empty. Pulled a jar of homemade pesto out of the freezer and it was fresh as the day I made it. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cubed Salt and Pepper to taste 16 ounces Ziti Pasta ½ cup Butter 1 small Onion; choppedContinue reading “Pesto Chicken Pasta”

Classic Tuna Casserole

The humble Tuna Casserole. 6 simple, inexpensive ingredients that come together to form a childhood favorite! This is one of my go-to weeknight meals because of it’s simplicity. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom 10.5 ounces Skim Milk 4 cups Egg Noodles 1 cup Frozen Peas 1 cup Sour Cream CheddarContinue reading “Classic Tuna Casserole”

Quick Meatless Lasagna

I almost always put Italian sausage and ground beef in my lasagna. Alas, I didn’t have any on hand. Apparently I was also out of mozzarella. Cheddar Jack it is! It was pretty stinking good! 4 cups Marinara Sauce 2 ½ cups Ricotta 2 extra large Eggs ½ cup Parmesan 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1Continue reading “Quick Meatless Lasagna”

Chicken Noodle Soup

Definitely a Chicken Noodle Soup kind of day. Bit of a rough day yesterday so it wasn’t surprising that I woke up feeling a little ick. This soup always helps me bounce back. It’s deliciously hearty and perfect for those cold winter nights. 2 Large Chicken Breasts 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper toContinue reading “Chicken Noodle Soup”

Midnight Manicotti

Midnight Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti Pasta Recipe by Ash's In The Kitchen

I couldn’t sleep and had a hankering to cook! I’ll call it Midnight Manicotti! I normally make my marinara from scratch, but the empty jar of Prego sitting in my fridge makes me think that’s not the case this go ‘round. 1 package Manicotti Pasta 2 cups Marinara Sauce 1 cup Parmesan Cheese — Filling:Continue reading “Midnight Manicotti”

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Ground Beef Hamburger Helper Pasta Recipe by Ash's In The Kitchen

I had a weird craving for Hamburger Helper! It takes just as long to make as the boxed variety and it’s so much fresher! The veggies really make this dish and you can chop them up very finely if you have finicky kids. They’ll never know! 1 lb Ground Beef ½ cup Onion; finely choppedContinue reading “Homemade Hamburger Helper”

Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein

I made this for years using expensive Chinese Chow Mein noodles. $4 for 6 oz seemed a bit steep. Especially because I make it every other week. I decided to use thin spaghetti one night and never looked back. $1 for 16 oz? Yes, please! So while it might not be 100% authentic, it isContinue reading “Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein”