This creamy pumpkin mac and cheese combines four cheeses, savory fall spices, and a golden panko topping. It is an easy comfort food recipe for Thanksgiving, fall potlucks, holiday side dishes, or cozy family dinners.
This creamy Cordon Bleu Skillet Pasta brings comfort-food flavor without a complicated cooking process. Pair it with a crisp salad or green vegetables for a satisfying weeknight meal.
This Queso Con Carne Casserole layers seasoned turkey, tender rigatoni, tomatoes with green chiles, creamy queso, and a crunchy tortilla chip topping. Serve it bubbling hot for family dinner, potluck night, or game day.
Say goodbye to bland pasta dishes and hello to a burst of flavor with this innovative Tuscan Pomodoro pasta recipe. Transform your cooking routine with a simple yet delicious dish that will impress even the pickiest of eaters.
This Pasta Carbonara with Shrimp and Leeks recipe is a rich, creamy pasta dinner with a fresh seafood twist. Tender shrimp, sweet sautéed leeks, and a silky carbonara sauce come together for an elegant meal that feels special enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner….
Discover the secrets to creating the perfect Vegetable Pancit that will wow your guests every time. Take your cooking skills to the next level and celebrate Earth Day with a natural and sustainable recipe that everyone will love.
Spicy Pork and Carrot Peanut Noodles pairs tender pork with crisp carrots and a creamy peanut sauce, creating a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy a hearty dinner that’s simple to prepare but big on taste.
Elevate your pasta dishes to gourmet status with this Pasta & Saffron Pepper Sauce. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and impress your loved ones with this delicious homemade creation.
Looking for a dish that wraps you in warmth and satisfies both your cravings and creativity? Meet the Ricotta Pasta Frittata. It’s a creamy, rich, and endlessly adaptable meal that brings comfort straight to your table.
Elevate your cooking game by mastering the art of Creamy Baked Orzo. Impress your guests with this elegant and flavorful dish at your next meal. Give it a try and elevate your culinary skills today!
It’s the ultimate mashup of flavors and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Beer and Brats Mac and Cheese is the perfect meal for any occasion.
Add some spice to your pasta night with this Pepper Pasta sauce and Italian Sausage recipe. Quick, easy, and delicious! What more could you want?
This Pasta Primavera Bake is brimming with an assortment of colorful vegetables, creamy cheeses, and tender pasta. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to treat yourself to a healthier comfort meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
Aglio e Olio with Tuna might sound simple, but it’s anything but! The complex flavors of the tuna with the olive oil and garlic makes for quick and easy meal that taste amazing. This post in sponsored by Tonnino tuna, but all opinions are my own.
This Blistered Tomato Pasta with Chicken is simple yet packed with complex flavors. It’s perfect for a weeknight or a dinner for guests.
All hail the ultimate comfort food mashup! Polish Sausage Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying.
Tired of the same old shrimp scampi? Then change things up and try this Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with a secret ingredient for a velvety smooth sauce.
Shake things up with this flavorful One-Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole. Perfect for lunch or dinner, and sure to become a family favorite!
This Ham & Veggie Noodle Casserole is a cozy, easy dinner made with noodles, vegetables, and leftover crockpot ham. It is creamy, hearty, and family-friendly.
One Pot Creamy Garlic Alfredo is super simple, quick, and tastes amazing. It comes together in under 30 minutes, cooks in one pot, and is a pasta recipe you and your family will love.
Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad is a combination of a southern style macaroni salad with egg and pimento cheese spread. The two flavors together are deliciously creamy and cheesy.
Chicken Parm Pasta Bake is a simple recipe with only five ingredients. But the chicken Parm flavors are all there in this easy and delicious casserole.
One Pot Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Orzo has smoky pancetta, Brussels sprouts, and orzo with lemon. It’s easily doubled for a large holiday party or family gathering. Or just to have leftovers for lunch!
Tender, canned clams are combined with delicious carbonara sauce in this simple, yet amazingly delicious Linguine with Carbonara Clam Sauce that’s perfect for any night of the week!
This is even better than my chili mac! This Skillet Taco Pasta cooks up in one pot, tastes like my favorite tacos, and comes together quickly for any night of the week. #OurFamilyTable #onepotrecipe
Simple yet tasty, this One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Sausage cooks up quickly and is perfect for any night of the week: even your busiest ones!
Easy Alfredo Sauce has 3 ingredients. It’s easier and simpler than you think to make a restaurant quality Alfredo sauce that is lick the plate delicious.
Pimento Cheese Mac and Cheese take a bechamel and adds the southern favorite cheese spread. It makes for a delicious macaroni and cheese with a creamy and salty kick.
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish? This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the answer. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and always a hit at potlucks, picnics, or BBQs.
Pork and Noodle Stir Fry is a quick an easy dinner on the table super quick. The Fortune noodles cook up quick and taste hearty and delicious in this simple stir fry.
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Ramen is quick, easy, and super delicious! There are no rules to stir fry! This is an American twist on ramen stir fry that has eggs, sausage, and veggies.
Quick and easy, this One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta tastes like your favorite burger joint cheeseburger.
Butternut Squash Gnocchi are simple to make and has a rich flavor from the ricotta and butternut squash. The flecks of orange throughout the gnocchi make these perfect for a fall dinner.
Weekly Meal Planning Week 13 is all about the pasta-bilities. That is recipes that have pasta or you can serve with pasta.
Ham and Cheddar Carbonara is easy to make with only four ingredients but tastes off the charts delicious! Just like grown up macaroni and cheese you could serve at your next dinner party.
Meal Planning Week 5 helps you realize that your freezer is an extension of your pantry. You can prep veggies and fruits, freezer cooked rice and pasta, and buy in bulk!
Easy Linguine with Clam Sauce uses pantry ingredients and comes together in a snap! It’s perfect for those busy weeknights and even fancy enough for a date dinner!
Meal Planning Ideas Week 3 has 6 tips and tricks to help get you started. Sharing methods for inspiration, ways to get new recipes, and help with saving those recipes!
Deliciously creamy and flavorful, yet still low in fat, this Creamy Portobello Alfredo comes together in a breeze for a date night dinner.
If you prefer organic fruits and vegetables for your family, then have no fear! My Organic Ratatouille Lasagna is 100% organic from the olive oil to the pasta.
This delicious Pork & Green Onion Chow Fun is on the table in under 30 minutes and will be a hit with your kids; big and little. The longest time you have to wait is for the pork to marinate and the noodles to soften.
Adding spinach and artichokes to regular macaroni and cheese makes this Spinach and Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese hearty enough even for the most die hard meat eaters.
Creamy ricotta is added to the egg mixture; making this carbonara extra creamy and tasty. Then add crunchy spring peas and you have perfect Pea and Ricotta Carbonara perfect for any night of the week.
The Garbage Plate Burger is my homage to the college town I lived in for 5 years. The Garbage Plate is an icon in that area, and for good reason!
Shells and Shrimp Salad could be a side or a lunch. It’s a hearty pasta salad full of shells, shrimp, veggies, and flavor!
Grilling the shrimp in this Grilled Shrimp Piccata adds a level of flavor that makes this dish amazing! It’s also amazingly on the table in a short time making this perfect for any night of the week.
Instant ramen turns into a deliciously easy weeknight meal. Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen is packed with vegetables, peanut butter, and delicious Asian flavors.
Just like a chicken club sandwich, this Chicken Club Pasta has chicken, bacon, and cheddar cheese in it. Not only is it delicious, but it’s kid friendly and budget friendly.
At just a little over $5.00 for the whole meal, Broccoli Mac Kielbasa Casserole will fill your family of four up with hearty, healthy-ish ingredients.
Homemade Gnocchi with Sage and Sausage is not difficult! With a little prep work, you can have homemade gnocchi in on time. They’re more flavorful and so rewarding!
This Blistered Tomato and Goat Cheese Pasta is so good, the hubs didn’t even get a chance to taste it. Pasta water turns the goat cheese into a super rich and delicious sauce for the gnocchi.
White Bolognese Lasagna has a depth of flavor you wouldn’t expect. The creamy sauce is perfectly matched with the ricotta and noodles in this delicious dish.
Add a tangy twist to your classic shrimp salad with this Lemon Dill Orzo Shrimp Salad. It’s a perfect side dish or light lunch option.
With all the flavors of pesto, this creamy, delicious, and super quick Pesto Carbonara is perfect for any night of the week.
There’s lemon zest in the meatballs and lemon juice in the sauce making these double lemony. Lemony Turkey Piccata Meatballs and Spaghetti turns the traditional dish into a fun and kid friendly dinner.
Tender mussels swim in a white wine tomato broth with garlic, shallots, prosciutto, and herbs. Perfect for date night or a dinner party, Spicy Mussels Provençal are similar to a bouillabaisse style dish with less broth and a little more spice. Oh, and pasta.
Pillows of pumpkin goodness make Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce a truly flavorful pasta dinner. Add some sausage for a more hearty dinner for your family.
My fave, comfort food sanwich is turned into a delicious comfort food pasta casserole. Ham and Swiss Pasta has all the flavors of the sandwich in an easy casserole that’s sure to please the whole family.
A specialty blend of peanut butter turns into the most delicious noodle bowl of all time! Satay Beef Noodle Bowl is packed with crunchy vegetables, spicy Thai peanut butter, tender pieces of lean beef, and rice noodles. Every bite is packed with a flavor punch you will love.
Grilled garlic Parmesan sausages are simmered a few minutes in marinara for a different twice on a classic meal. Grilled Sausage Spaghetti has a slightly smoky flavor that makes this twist on a classic DE-licious!
These Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs with Cucumber Feta Pasta Salad are packed with delicious Greek flavor inside tender bites of marinated chicken. It’s served with a simple yet delicious pasta salad for a perfect summer potluck.
A delicious and easy skillet meal, this One Pot Italian Sausage Orzo with Spinach is packed with flavor! Full of tasty orzo pasta, hearty turkey Italian sausage, and tender spinach it’s a meal that can be cooked up easily any night of the week.
That’s right! I took my favorite dish of all time and put it in the most comforting dish of all time. Lasagna Stuffed Meatloaf is meaty, cheesy, and a great twist on two classic meals.
It’s Sunday Supper Month! I’m sharing a top ten Sunday Supper recipe roundup along with a few Sunday worthy recipes from my friends.
This Sheet Pan Parmesan is crispy, delicious, and perfect for any night of the week! Your family will ask for it again and again!
Slightly sweet and nutty; Roasted Brussels Sprouts Carbonara is a deliciously different take on the Italian classic dish.
Grilled Meatballs and Spaghetti is a twist on the classic family favorite. Grilling the meatballs brings a smoky flavor to this spaghetti and meatballs you wouldn’t expect.
Using my favorite dip mix as the dressing, this Fiesta Pea and Pasta Salad will vanish! Since it’s packed with delicious flavors and vegetables don’t be surprised if your family licks the bowl clean!
Sharing some green for your plate! 36 Healthy Green Recipes to make your St. Patrick’s Day just a little more green this year.
Gifted red wine becomes the base for this tender and rich Slow Cooker Red Wine Braised Roast Beef. The tomatoes cooked with the beef make the perfect “gravy” for your pasta.
One pot, one pound of beef, and one package of egg noodles makes for a delicious and easy One Pot Swedish Beef Pasta that your family will love.
Italian sausage is simmered with a simple marinara and cream sauce. Fresh spinach is added at the end to finish off this new family favorite recipe. Your family will ask for Italian Sausage Pasta every week!! #GetWellMichellef
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Wasa Rosemary Sea Salt Topping recipe is definitely a mouthful of amazing flavors and textures your family will love for dinner! #HowDoYouWasa #ad
#FoodieFriDIY 113 – Traveling From Last Week’s Links
This Lasagna with Love is perfect for a #SundaySupper because you can’t rush the love you put into making this amazingly delicious and addictive dish that’s been my favorite since I was a kid.
Pizza Pasta Casserole takes all the flavors you love from pizza and blends it with hearty and healty pasta for a winner winner pasta dinner.
#FoodieFriDIY #104 – What’s in Season?
Packed with delicious flavor, this Curry Noodle Stir-Fry is a super quick, #meatfree meal for any night of the week!
You will want to make this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Bolognese repeatedly. Marked down Italian sausage, 56 ounces of crushed tomatoes, and some herbs and spices make an amazing and simple bolognese style sauce.
A mash up of pho style soup with Italian flavored beef, this Italian Beef Pho is simple, delicious, and perfect for cold nights like this one.
FoodieFriDIY #78 – New Year New You!
Have a hectic commute like we do? Or just have kids on lots of after-school activities? Then you need this One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles. It’s super quick and the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.
Your family will wonder what kind of chemistry your cooking up for dinner when you serve them Onion Bombs and Exploding Mac n Cheese! No need for a Fire Marshall; the only explosion is in your mouth.
Broccoli and cheddar are the perfect combination! It’s also perfect in this Green and White One Pot Pasta aka Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pasta; a one pot meal on the table super quick!
Being tied up in traffic doesn’t mean you’ll have to tied up in the kitchen when you get home. This Grilled Teriyaki Steak and Noodle Salad is deliciously on the table in under 30 minutes.
Red Riggie Chicken, otherwise known as Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Pot, is creamy, tangy, cooked in one pot, and on the table in under 30.
Grilled Meatballs and Spaghetti is a twist on the classic family favorite. Grilling the meatballs brings a smoky flavor to this spaghetti and meatballs you wouldn’t expect.
Deliciously nutty, roasted cauliflower pairs perfectly with the salty fontinella cheese. This Cauliflower Sage Fontinella Carbonara with #StellaCheeses has a deliciously aged twist to the typical carbonara.
Family Reunion Stuffed Peppers have few ingredients but taste amazing. If you don’t want to make the roasted tomato sauce, feel free use your favorite jarred sauce in this recipe.
One-Pot Patty Melt Pasta takes me back to Friendly’s! It tastes just like your favorite patty melt sandwich, but in a quick and tasty pasta form.
Elevate your pasta dishes to gourmet status with this Pasta & Saffron Pepper Sauce. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and impress your loved ones with this delicious homemade creation.
One-Pot Summertime Supper reminds me of summers on the beach cooking up a Lowcountry Boil. Shrimp, sausage, and corn are simmered with pasta in this delicious, one pot meal.
Farm Fresh Pasta Primavera Alfredo is a hearty pasta entrée that’s on the table in under 30 minutes. Reduced or fat-free dairy products lighten the calorie load of traditional Alfredo sauce without burying the light flavors of the farm fresh produce.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta is not only a delicious meal, but it also provides amazing health benefits. Get your daily dose of greens in the most delicious way possible!
Everyone loves that slow cooked, tender, tangy Italian dish braciole! Well, I’ve taken it to the weeknight level in this Skillet Braciole using thinly sliced Milenesa style beef and my roasted tomato sauce
This one pot meals makes weeknights a breeze! This One Pot Paprika Spinach Chicken is full of flavor and cooks so quick you’ll make week after week.
Left over wonton skins are the reason for this delicious soup. A hearty and delicious minestrone soup is cooked in the slow cooker and garnished with goat cheese dumplings which are cooked separately to prevent overcooking.
Elevate your dinner game with this crowd-pleasing Baked Eggplant Parmesan. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies.
This Hot Brown Pasta Bake will be your new favorite leftovers recipe! I’ve taken the tasty flavors of my favorite leftover turkey dish, Hot Browns, and turned it into a delicious pasta casserole. Think, mac ‘n cheese with turkey, bacon and tomatoes.
Simple turkey sausage is glammed up with this delicious and simple cream sauce. This Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage is perfect for any night of the week!
When mac and cheese meets pesto and gnocchi, you know it’s going to be pure deliciousness. Give in to your cravings and try this Pesto Mac n Cheese Gnocchi ultimate comfort food. Our office is moving. We say, “Across the street” but it’s really like two blocks…
With just a few ingredients and a delicious spice mix, you can make a quick and tasty weeknight #meatfree meal. Tuscan Pasta Toss is delicious, hearty, healthy and can be easily whipped up for a delicious main or scrumptious lunch.
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Leeks and Shallots is a winner with our family and will be with yours. It’s easy to whip up even on the busiest of nights!
As the leaves change, so does Bonefish Grill’s menu. Experience the ultimate fall crush with our new seasonal dishes. It’s guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat!
BJ’s offers a true time-saver with their Wellsley Farms Fresh Prepared Meals! Delicious, easy to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights.
With this delicious Spaghetti Pie recipe, you’ll never look at leftover pasta and meat sauce the same way again. Treat yourself to a slice of comfort and impress your loved ones with this unique twist on a classic dish.
Warm up this chilly evening with a bowl of delicious Tortellini & Cannellini Minestrone with Spinach. The perfect blend of flavors to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.
Satisfy your taste buds with this creamy Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Pasta Alfredo. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing your dinner guests.
This quick and easy Chili Cheesedog Chili Mac is not only kid friendly (big and little kids alike) but it’s also tasty and low in fat.
Get your tastebuds tingling with our Hatch Chili and Heirloom Tomato Couscous Side Salad! Perfect for any summer BBQ or picnic.
Say goodbye to boring pasta nights and hello to Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi. A delicious twist on a classic dish that will make your taste buds sing!
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad is the perfect choice for a quick and delicious meal. Fresh ingredients, simple prep, and packed with flavor..
Satay Shrimp and Udon Salad is a game-changer for your taste buds. The perfect blend of sweet, savory, and satisfying.
Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is the perfect combination of pasta, sauce, cheese and chicken. This is our new fave go to meal and I know this is going to be yours, too!
Add some flavor to your weeknight dinner with this delicious Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach dish. It’s easy, quick, and guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds!
This Tex-Mex Beef Stroganoff is a twist on traditional stroganoff that’s delicious!! The beef is simmered in a chipotle and salsa sauce before the sour cream is added. It’s truly tasty!
Bring easy Mediterranean flair to your morning routine with a Mediterranean Pasta Frittata made from leftover spaghetti. A flavorful way to enjoy comfort food without extra effort.
A Spanish style take on the traditional cacciatore, this Spanish Style Hunter Chicken has the heartiness of cacciatore with some Spanish flair! Since it’s made in a slow cooker, you can enjoy this year round!
The Tuna Noodle Casserole flavors that you love are in this pasta salad, which is perfect for summer. Tuna Noodle Casserole Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings.
Spice up your dinner routine with our mouth-watering Salt and Pepper Shrimp Scampi. It’s a fusion of Asian style salt and pepper shrimp tossed with Italian scampi style pasta. It’s the perfect mix of Asian-inspired spices and classic scampi flavors
Mouthwatering, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make, this Pasta with Pomodoro Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that will have you coming back for seconds (or thirds)!
Lemon basil adds a different flavor to this delicious traditional pasta dish. Lemon Basil Carbonara has a hint of lemon flavor to bring out the delicious basil flavor in this simple dish.
Muffaletta Pasta Salad has all the flavors of a delicious muffalatta sandwich, but in a an delicious, picnic worthy and pot luck necessary pasta salad form.
Elevate your pasta game with this indulgent Baked Pasta and Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce. You’ll never go back to plain old spaghetti again!
Be it a fusion of Japanese and Chinese, or just an American’s attempt at Asian food, Peanut Ginger Stir-Fry Over Soba Noodles is crunchy, tasty, peanut-y, wholesome fillingness that is a #MeatlessMonday meal.
The chicken flavor with the Italian spices and the small bits of cheese inside were just the perfect complement to the cheese tortellini in this Tortellini Minestrone with Chicken Sausage.
A healthier take on delicious lasagna, this Healthier Lasagna with Roasted Tomato Sauce has an amazing depth of flavor your family will love.
Pancit doesn’t have to be just for meat-lovers. This Vegetarian Pancit is a tasty and nutritious spin on a classic Filipino dish.
Indulge in a taste of heaven with this creamy Ricotta Carbonara with Scallops. It’s the perfect marriage of flavors with creamy carbonara and succulently sweet scallops..
I wanted the tang and the blue cheese flavor with just enough creamy. Roasted Buffalo Shrimp with Blue Cheese Macaroni is packed with flavor your family will love!
Tired of the same old pasta dishes? Try this delicious twist with Roasted Mushroom & Goat Cheese Alfredo! Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week..
Ravioli Mushroom Carbonara is the perfect combination of creamy and savory, making it a must-try for all pasta lovers!
Last year about this time, I was still blogging about recipes tried and not recipes made. Then I got a bee up my bonnet (there’s that saying again) and wanted to take Mum Lowe’s Christmas Pudding and turn them into cupcakes. They were pretty good cupcakes, too. Then…
Say goodbye to boring spaghetti and hello to Meatless Spaghetti Pie! This satisfying and meat-free meal made with leftover pasta, eggs, and cheese will have your tastebuds dancing..
Ajvar Pasta with Feta brings together rich roasted pepper flavor and creamy feta for a Mediterranean-inspired pasta that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Bursting with color and taste, this dish adds a delicious twist to your weekly meals. I have a friend who LOVES shoes, and I…
Finally! It’s Friday. I swear it was the longest week EVAH! I don’t think I’ve been happier it was a Friday in a while. Usually it’s just another day to me. But today! MAN was I happy! I seriously needed some weekend rest. Today was inventory…
Guess what day it is? Guess what day it is? It’s HUMP DAY! In Bosnia for this post at least. LOL I couldn’t resist. I woke up thinking, “This two weeks are going to take FOREVER!” It’s only Wednesday. *sigh* I splurge at breakfast this morning and get…
Pasta Carbonara is the ultimate comfort food that never fails to satisfy. It’s a classic pasta recipe with crispy pancetta or bacon, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy egg sauce.
Left Over Revamp – Chili Mac
Creamy AND healthy, this Low Fat Fettuccine Alfredo has several tricks up it’s sleeve. It’s creamy, packed with Parm flavor, and good for you! Win win WIN!
Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Spinach
Creamy, cheesy, tasty, and definitely hearty, this Penne Pasta Bake is perfect for any night of the week.
Cooking the World – Egyptian Pantry Style with Kushari for #MeatlessMonday
Chicken and Pasta with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce is rich with bright, lemon basil flavor. It’s a perfect summer meal that’s light, easy, and fresh.
Afghan Aushak with Meat Sauce is a delectable symphony of savory dumplings, tantalizing spices, and hearty meat sauce. It’s not just a meal, it’s an experience!
A simple yet hearty marinara, S’s Garlic Mushroom Marinara is simple, delicious, and perfect for any night of the week.
*disclaimer has been drinking* And we’re watching US play Honduras. Soccer. Gotta love it! S knows more about it than I do. I played it for 2 years. Scored ONE goal and tripped on my own two feet on the way back to the other side….
This adult macaroni and cheese is full if smoked Gouda flavor. Grown up Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese has rich, delicious flavors that your family will love. Even your kids will loved it, too.
Bringing together the best of both worlds, Pizza Pasta Salad is made for sharing with friends at any gathering. Make your next meal exciting and delicious.
Mushroom lovers rejoice! This Tortellini with Mushroom Alfredo Sauce is a match made in heaven. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Attention all cheese lovers! This Red Pepper Goat Cheese Pasta is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy. Trust us, you won’t be able to resist going back for more.
Quick and Easy Pork Marsala is packed with delicious mushrooms and Marsala flavor. It’s a simple recipe for the busiest of weeknights.
Earthy portobello mushrooms pair well with the rich blue cheese. Portobello Blue Cheese Alfredo is a delicious take on traditional Alfredo sauce that’s perfect for blue cheese lovers.
Mushroom Marinara is a great meat free option for a quick meal any night of the week. It’s packed with hearty, meaty mushrooms so your hubs won’t freak out that there’s no protein.
Get a taste of Greece with these juicy and flavorful Greek Pork Chops with Cucumber Salad. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ugh. It has been one of THE WORST days at work. I was almost in tears with the amount of stress I have been up against today. I had planned on performing this task monthly. For some reason with the current budget the way it’s been going;…
Packed with spinach and artichokes, these turkey meatballs are anything but dry. Spinach Artichoke Meatballs have tons of flavor and can be used with pasta and sauce or for meatball sandwiches.
Day 3 in Bogota brings a better day, Agave Azul, and some black fettuccine. This is my first time tasting squid ink pasta.
Day 2 and Negativity Abundance. My coworker lists all the problems, but doesn’t offer any solutions or suggestions to make things better.
Make your weeknights easier with this delicious Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Goulash recipe! Just throw the ingredients in and let the magic happen.
Apparently, it does. Or at least mine did. I mean, I’ve had molasses in my cupboard since the dawn of time. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bottle turn like this one did. It was SERIOUSLY bitter. Like salt mixed with vinegar bitter. I really should…
Tired of the same old chicken dishes? Try our Artichoke Olive Bruschetta Chicken for a delicious twist. The balance of tangy artichokes and rich olives will have you coming back for more!
Make this stove top version of the traditional tuna noodle casserole on days when you don’t really want to turn the oven on. This Stove Top Tuna Casserole has all the flavor, but requires no oven!
I wanted lasagna but I was tired. So, I threw together a Mock-sagna. What’s mock-sagna? Well, it’s a wanna be lasagna, but without all the structure of real lasagna.
I had taken some good pictures of S’s Chicken Piccata dinner on my phone. But STUPIDLY I didn’t download them before taking it to the Apple store to have them wipe it clean…again…even though I’ve tried that like 7 times since I found out the stupid wifi connect…
Esta Domingo! *snort* Today, I’m supposed to go to Usaquen where there is a market like a flea market? Or craft market? I get up this morning…bright and early as usual. I head down to grab a light bite, knowing that lunch will be later and then just…
Take your weeknight meals to the next level with this easy and delicious Spinach and Artichoke Alfredo Chicken recipe. Perfect for busy schedules and picky eaters.
Upgrade your spaghetti and meatball game with sun-dried tomato turkey meatballs! A burst of flavor in every bite and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
I had such good intentions of making this amazing. Well, it was, just not with the tortellini. Might have had something to do with the tortellini though. *shrugs* I mean…it came from Dad, had been sitting in the cabinet for a while, and was just screaming, “DO SOMETHING…
I LOVE pasta. Any and all kinds of pasta. How is it that I RARELY if EVAH use these types of pasta?? There’s a whole genre of pasta just screaming for me to devour create something with them. Soups, casseroles, simple pasta dishes. Store bought or make my…
Chili-Cheese Mac COOKING LIGHT, APRIL 2012 It didn’t look like the picture. I probably should have drained the meat, as it produced quite a bit of liquid. Or cut back on the broth a bit to compensate.It was very much like Hamburger Helper. LOL It was good! It was…
Quick Pastitsio COOKING LIGHT, OCTOBER 2011 Yeah, I’m just about convinced I DO.NOT like pastitsio. I think this is the second recipe I’ve tried…and nothing. Just don’t like it. It’s bland. It’s dry. It’s pretty much tasteless. This is the same family as the beef and cheese noodle…
Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon COOKING LIGHT, JANUARY 2010 Yet another quick and easy meal. After reading the ingredients and directions, I opted to include about 1 tablespoon of low fat cream cream. In all the other Alfredo recipes I’ve made, there’s usually some cream cheese. It adds a…
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2011 No…I did not serve this with asparagus. I also did not include the chives. It just sounded weird to me. This was YUMMY and will be the staple for my alfredo craving. Not so good reheated the next day. You will…
Chicken Puttanesca with Fettuccine Cooking Light, September 2010 I love this dish! It’s easy, it’s yummy, it’s pretty cheap….there’s not a bad thing I can say about this. I usually don’t add the olives, but for it to be a true puttanesca you have to add the olives….
Shrimp Fra Diavolo January 2010 Yeah…a teaspoon of crushed red pepper is a bit too spicy for me. I couldn’t taste much else. I would cut back on that to make it less spicy so you can actually taste the tomato sauce and shrimp. It was quick to…
Eggplant Bolognese Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2010 Um….so….I made this but haven’t really “eaten” it yet. It made a large batch of sauce (I’m sure I added more eggplant than it called for) so I put half of it in the freezer. The next day, I ate it as…
Mushroom Bolognese Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2010 Every time I make this I forgot to buy enough mushrooms. LOL Failure to read and follow instructions. From what I can remember, this is really good and I’m sure it would be better with all the shrooms. I think the next…
Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad recipe Cooking Light, July 2010 This sounded really interesting, and being as it was hot as hell this week, I went with mostly salads. I am a firm believer of tasting the chipotles before you use them. I didn’t this time. It needed more…
Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo recipe Cooking Light, July 2007 This was pretty simple and good. I splurged this week and bought some frozen sea scallops from BJs weekend before last. YUM! The lemon orzo was interesting. It was definitely lemon-y! It was simple and I’m not quite…
Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken recipe Cooking Light, March 2009 Rice noodles are really messy. When you’re trying to break them apart, they fly all over the counter. Do not believe the directions on the package as to how to “cook” them. Mine said to soak in warm…
Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Garlic recipe Cooking Light, September 2003 I don’t know about this one. It was okay. The goat cheese kind of curdled in the sauce and I did have it at a simmer, not a boil. I used a log of President goat…
Bow Ties with Tomatoes recipe Cooking Light, July 2009 My farfalle fell apart. And no, I didn’t overcook it. It fell apart even though I made it a little more al dente than usual. The last time I made farfalle it shredded to pieces, so I was trying…
Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese recipe Cooking Light, April 2008 So, goat cheese was WAY too expensive. We used RF feta instead. It was light. It was easy. It was filling. It was pretty good for lunch the next day, too. We didn’t serve it with pita bread,…
Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sauce recipe Cooking Light, May 2009 Yeah, I’m not so sure it was “sauce.” It was more like cream broth instead of sauce. I would combine some cornstarch with the cream to make it thicken better. Of course, we couldn’t find morels so I…
Onion Rice Pilaf Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2004 I’m soooooooooo guilty of not reading the directions. I got the part where you’re supposed to bake the rice and said, “Who in the hell bakes rice??” I didn’t do that. I cooked it on the stove. It was pretty good,…
Spaghetti and Meatballs Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2006 I couldn’t find the turkey Italian sausage so I used regular. I didn’t follow the recipe for the sauce, but use the Alton Brown sauce that’s posted on here. I wish I hasn’t because the tomatoes were really tart and could…
Herbed Chicken Parmesan Cooking Light, November 2003 YUMMY! Soooo yummy I’m having it again for lunch today. I added some dried rosemary to the mixture, too, which added another level of flavor that was just super tasty. We didn’t broil the cheese on top, though. We were lazy…
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Cooking Light, JANUARY 1995 I put this in the crockpot and used all chicken thighs. We had it last night for dinner. The sauce was a little on the runny side. I might drain the tomatoes next time and add some sauce to…
Chicken Thighs with Marsala-Mushroom Cream Sauce Over Noodles Cooking Light, May 2001 Well, this one didn’t turn out so great. The Marsala-Mushroom Cream Sauce Over Noodles was good, but the chicken was bad. I mean, it was bad before I cooked it apparently. It smelled fine to me,…
Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese Cooking Light, June 2006 It definitely was creamy, but it wasn’t very cheesy. I mixed sharp RF cheddar with Sargento’s four cheese Mexican mix. I think you need almost all sharp cheddar to make this cheesy. It was easy to make, and made…
Garden-Style Lasagna January 2008 It took about an hour to prepare the veggies, about 10 minutes to assemble and 50 minutes to bake and rest. We used the no cook noodles. Don’t. There’s not enough moisture in the white sauce to cook the noodles properly. It was a…
Chicken Parmigiana
Bright and flavorful Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles — tender pork strips, crisp peppers, and spicy‑sweet teriyaki sauce in a vibrant, home‑cooked dish perfect for food blogs. Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2007 YUM! That’s all I can say! YUM! CTM started this before I got home so it…
Fettuccine Alfredo Cooking Light, JANUARY 2007 I wasn’t sure about this recipe. I think it needs just a little more Parmesan than called for and maybe a little more milk, though. The sauce was rather thick. Or maybe just a splash of FF half and…
Turkey Tetrazzini Cooking Light, JANUARY 2003 So, we had ALL this left over turkey from Thanksgiving. It was just the two of us and the smallest bird we could find was a 12 pounder. YIKES! This was really good. The only problem was getting it out of the…
Baked Ziti Casserole Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2007 YUM YUM and more YUM! We doubled the recipe was we had about double the ground turkey. It was our first REAL experiment with ground poulty that he wasn’t all eh about. YUM! It’s look weird when you’re putting it together,…
Champion Chicken Parmesan Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2000 YUM! I LOVE chicken parm. I used jar sauce because it’s make it THAT much easier to make. However, I do make my own sauce roasting whole, canned tomato ala Alton Brown. I LOVE that recipe!! Anyway, This is mighty tasty…
Spaghetti and Meatballs