I recently made this for a teacher welcome back lunch. It is called a BLT pasta salad. What I love about it is it can be served at room temperature and it is still fabulous! Great way to use up some tomatoes! I made double and a half of this recipe....to be sure I had enough. Boil 4 C penne noodles. In a measure cup, combine all … [Read more...]
Found this recipe and I had to share...it was flavorful, semi-healthy, and so quick! I served it with some chicken and pasta. It was a big hit! One thing I didn't do...but I will do next time is blend all the ingredients well prior to heating in the sauce pan. I just sort of dumped everything in the pan and started to heat...but the cream cheese … [Read more...]
I am promising more DIY post coming soon....but for now it seems most of my time is spent in the kitchen. Which is great because I do love to cook! I know that many of you enjoy the craft and DIY post....those will be coming back soon. We made some homemade foccacia bread and topped it with some yumminess.....Barbecue chicken pizza is a great way … [Read more...]
In the fall....I go through a withdraw without tomatoes...I love them so so so much. They are one of those foods that---if stuck on a deserted island...I would take. Morning noon and night...tomatoes! Love them! Here is a super quick and easy pasta...perfect for a summer night!Chop up about 3 tomatoes....Boil your favorite pasta...and drain. Toss … [Read more...]
My Mom's chicken salad is a summertime staple in our house....I make it often. It is super simple--nothing fancy...but so so so good. Fabulous on a fresh kaiser roll, little salt and pepper and some chips. Screams summertime right?!?! I love you mom...and I really love your chicken salad ;)I didn't have any rolls....so I ate it with some crackers … [Read more...]
This is a great way to use up some leftover cooked chicken! The puff pastry makes it look so fancy....when is it so easy to make!I used about 1 cup cooked spinach drained and chopped. (about a box of frozen spinach will work too)Mix in a bowl, chopped chicken spinach, 3T cream cheese, salt, pepper, 1 clove garlic minced.Thaw the puff pastry … [Read more...]
Had a wonderful time on vacation! Thanks for all your sweet words!! I have added a new page on the blog entitled $5 Art! It is where I will show some recent favorite photos---and they are available for purchase! See my $5 art page today!! Here is a super easy meal...whip is up tonight! Really super easy!!A great recipe for those super busy … [Read more...]
Conner and I made Pioneer Woman's Beer Braised Beef....yumm!!!Photo curiosity Pioneer WomanAll you need is onions...And a roast....And some beer... (he was enjoying opening a bit too much...)My sweet boy...taking a few minutes from playing ball...to cook ...with his momma :)Seasoning....go check out the whole recipe here My pictures cannot … [Read more...]
WINNER of Personalized for you giveaway is CALLIE!!! Please contact me today! Thanks!!It is by far the most overlooked piece of meat in your grocery store. It is always a value---about $6 for a decent size of beef to feed a family of 4 easily. It is flavorful. It is quick and it is so easy to prepare! Great way to surprise your family with … [Read more...]
I have never been to Charlie's Cheeseburgers. My dad made these for us for dinner and sometimes lunch. He called them Charlie's Cheeseburgers--after a place he went to growing up in Philadelphia. Maybe there is such a place?!?! I really love them---and I am not a burger person really. Emily and Bill made them last week---and I thought that would be … [Read more...]
