Advertisements I love to use tortellini to add a little extra to a pasta dinner. While you can, of course, make your own tortellini, these recipes all use store-bought pre-made tortellini. You can go fresh or frozen, but I would avoid the dried variety. The dried ones are typically much smaller and do not offerContinue reading “Top Ten Tortellini Recipes #RecipeCollection”
Category Archives: Beans
A Dozen Recipes Using Rice #RecipeCollection
Advertisements Did you know Rice is the single most consumed grain in the world? So of course there are lots of recipes from every type of cuisine that focus on rice. I typically make at least meal a week centered on rice. It works with all of the proteins – including just adding beans forContinue reading “A Dozen Recipes Using Rice #RecipeCollection”
A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection
Advertisements Ground beef is a staple in most family freezers – you can do so much with a pound or two of ground beef. I usually have at least 4 pound of ground beef in my freezer at all times. More whenever it goes on sale. I do prefer to purchase my ground beef asContinue reading “A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection”
Baked Beef & Bean Quesadillas
Advertisements I really love quesadillas but it’s often hard to make for the whole family at once. I’ve tried a number of methods but this one is my favorite for sure. This recipe for Baked Beef & Bean Quesadillas is sure to be a winner with the whole family. Not to mention how easy itContinue reading “Baked Beef & Bean Quesadillas”
A Dozen Holiday Meal Sides #RecipeCollection
Advertisements The holidays are barreling down on us and your calendar is probably filling up with family meals, friendly get togethers, work functions and church events. So you are probably looking for some recipes for side dishes, appetizers, and desserts to bring along. This site has hundreds of recipes that fit into these categories –Continue reading “A Dozen Holiday Meal Sides #RecipeCollection”
Slow Cooker Black Beans
Advertisements I am always saying, “You can’t forget about the sides,” and this recipe makes it so easy to remember! Whenever I’m making a meal with a Mexican flair, I love to include these super easy to make Slow Cooker Black Beans. They have so much flavor to the plate and are actually quite goodContinue reading “Slow Cooker Black Beans”
A Collection of Egg Recipes
Advertisements Eggs are a main staple of my households food intake. And not just because we raise chickens (currently, we have about 2 dozen chickens just for laying eggs). We have always had an egg heavy eating habit. They are just so good, an amazing source of extra protein, and so versatile. You can simplyContinue reading “A Collection of Egg Recipes”
Smoked BBQ Beans
Advertisements Baked beans are a staple of many backyard BBQ events. It makes for a tasty side dish for just about every type of smoked, grilled, or barbecued meat. Some people make them traditional – in the oven. Some make them in a slow cooker, and some make them on the grill. I have beenContinue reading “Smoked BBQ Beans”
Marinated Chickpeas
Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
Garlic Hummus
Advertisements When it comes to dips and spreads, I like to make them myself whenever I can. That way I know exactly what’s in it. Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread that is served very often with any meal that includes pita breads. There are a few different versions, based on theContinue reading “Garlic Hummus”