Life around here is getting busy. The boys have started playing sports and all the summer fun is happening, so cooking a big dinner every night just isn’t an option. I’ve started freezer cooking. Which makes my life 1000 times easier. Today I want to share a delicious 3 cheese lasagna. It’s super simple and […]
Three Cheese Lasagna Read Post »
I don’t remember my mom making macaroni and cheese growing up. I remember her making delicious soup, I remember that Sundays after church we would stop by the bakery and buy fresh Italian bread and dip it in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. And I can remember her letting me hold her cup of coffee
Creamy Jalapeno Mac & Cheese Read Post »
No matter what the dish is it is almost always made better by having garlic bread with it, don’t you think? Of course if you are having pasta it just goes without saying you will probably have some other sort of carbs with it like garlic bread. I was thinking about this and decided I
Garlic Bread Rolls Read Post »
Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods on the planet. Seriously, think about it. You can prepare them in dozens of ways. Mashed, fried, baked, boiled, steamed, scalloped, French fries, hasselback, potato chips, hash browns, au gratin, potato salad, roasted, poached, potato pancakes, potato soup, potato skins…. The list really does go on and
Easy Breakfast Potatoes Read Post »
There are two meals in our household that get the highest of reviews (reviews are judged by the number of times that P signs “more” and how many times my husband gets up for seconds) – lasagna and stuffed shells. Honestly, I’m not even sure why I’ve never thought of putting the two together. Until
Lasagna Stuffed Shells Read Post »
Creamy, gooey 3-cheese sauce? Check! Awesome delicious bacon? Check! One pot easy? Boom! All in under 30 minutes. Mac and cheese heaven. You’re welcome! Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? If you raised your hand you need to leave. Now. The only way to make it better would be to add bacon. Oh wait. I
Easy One Pot Bacon Mac and Cheese Read Post »
White cheddar and queso blanco melted into gooey goodness with pasta shells to catch all of the cheesy, delicious sauce. And only one pot clean up! An easy weeknight side dish or meal in itself. My daughter loves mac & cheese. Boxed or homemade, doesn’t matter. It is the yardstick by which she judges all restaurants. And
White Cheddar Queso Mac & Cheese Read Post »
Few years ago, I had this great admiration over creamy soups I tried in some fancy restaurants. Every time I took a sip I screamed “Why is this soup so freaking creamyyy?!” I’m only talking to myself. No shouting and overreacting while eating no matter how good your food is, okay? On rainy or chilly
One-pot Creamy Chicken Mac Soup Read Post »
This is a very plain and simple macaroni salad. This is how my mom always made it. This dish goes great with a barbequed or grilled meat. Ingredients: 7 ounces small shell pasta 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 red onion, diced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Prepare pasta
Ingredients: 16 jumbo pasta shells 1 pound ground beef 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 cup water 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup sour cream (Optional) Directions: Bring a large
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