Advertisements This is one of those “I’m so tired and done with the day but we still gotta eat” recipes. I keep a few packages of cheese tortellini in my freezer all the time for just this sort of recipe. A super simple meatball baked in the over and a really easy Garlic cream sauceContinue reading “Creamy Garlic Tortellini & Sausage”
Category Archives: Pasta Dishes
Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection
Advertisements The seasons are changing and it is about to be outdoor eating time – backyard BBQs, garden parties and family get togethers. Which usually means lots of potlucks and feeding large groups, and the need for some great side dishes. It is often hard to decide if you want to bring a pasta saladContinue reading “Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection”
Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta
Advertisements Sometimes you just really want to big plate of simple pasta – either as the base for some protein or as a meal on its own. This super simple sauce makes plain pasta taste exceptional – and who can resist some.crispy bacon added in. Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta is going to be something youContinue reading “Easy Bacon Garlic Pasta”
Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad
Advertisements When it comes to pasta salads, I like to have them loaded with veggies. I also prefer to use a vinegar and oil based dressing instead of a mayo based one for pasta salads. If you like both of those concepts and some bacon then let me introduce you to your new favorite pastaContinue reading “Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad”
Top Ten Tortellini Recipes #RecipeCollection
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”
Confetti Chicken & Pasta
Advertisements I’m wasn’t entirely sure what to call this recipe – chicken, bacon, red bell pepper, corn, green onion, parmesan, and cream. It is quite good – just was not sure what to call it and then it struck me how colorful it turned out. So I settled on Confetti Chicken & Pasta and IContinue reading “Confetti Chicken & Pasta”
Chicken Parm Meatballs & Spaghetti
Advertisements If you are not using ground chicken on a regular basis than you are really missing out. Many think it is too lean so it becomes dry but there is a very simple fix for this – dried minced onions! That is the secret to these absolutely delectable chicken parmesan meatballs that are theContinue reading “Chicken Parm Meatballs & Spaghetti”
Chipotle Spaghetti
Advertisements Spaghetti is a staple in most family kitchens. Everyone has their own version of the meaty red sauce over Spaghetti noodles. For this version I’ve taken things a little south of the border with some Chipotle, Cumin and Cilantro making an appearance in the meaty red sauce. We really enjoyed the smoky heat ofContinue reading “Chipotle Spaghetti”
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”
Easy Broccoli Alfredo
Advertisements Not all dishes have to have a big protien presence. Occasionally you need a lighter dinner or maybe a budget dinner. Or maybe you need a bit heavier lunch because you have to skip dinner or won’t be able to have a real sit down dinner. Whatever the reason, this recipe for Easy BroccoliContinue reading “Easy Broccoli Alfredo”