As a busy mom, I am always looking to add shortcuts for dinner, anything to help me get a meal on the table fast. My cooking life is based so I can use premade, prepackaged items to fix food fast, which is still healthier then fast food. So I tend to use items like canned […]
Mouthwatering Parmesan Meatballs Read Post »
I am finally back posting! While I haven’t posted for 6 months, it doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking and I have discovered so many great recipes to share. I thought I’d start with tonight’s dinner. I go a little nuts on Sundays. Sunday afternoons in the kitchen are my treat to both myself, to
Fabulous Cauliflower Soup Read Post »
I may be biased since I grew up eating some of the best of its kind in the world, my Nonna’s, but there is nothing more comforting and soul satisfying than a home cooked Italian meal. A common misconception about an authentic Italian meal is that it is time consuming, difficult and expensive. The vast
Chicken Cacciatore Read Post »
Call it a flashback, call it reliving childhood days, but last week I dealt with an INSANE craving for the cool and creamy goodness that was this fruit salad my mom made when I was a kid. It was one of those “old faithfuls” for her; it was quick, inexpensive, and everyone loved it. I
Mom’s Creamy Fruit Cup Read Post »
Well, these cupcakes are definitely blog-worthy. My hubby and I went to my brother and sister-in-law’s condo for the 4th of July and I brought these cupcakes and my favorite salad (recipe to come!). I know my brother loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter so I made these with him in mind. The
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Read Post »
I happen to think that meatloaf is pretty high up there on the comfort food scale. It’s kind of like mac n’ cheese or mashed potatoes. When you eat it you just feel good. I’ll be the first to admit though that meatloaf can be…well…kind of boring. It’s one of those dishes that I would
Turkey Veggie Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions Read Post »
I am not a health nut. I love sweets, I love junk food, I love anything fried. But I do understand how important it is to eat healthy, nutritious foods every day. So I just try to keep everything in balance: if we grab fast food for lunch, I’ll make sure our supper includes fresh
Have you ever wanted that “Bakery” fresh bread but don’t really have a bakery right around the corner? Or maybe you don’t want to pay $5 bucks for a bakery loaf OR maybe you don’t have a good bakery near you, well guess what….THIS IS IT!!! I swear on my first puppy THIS BREAD IS
Peasant Bread – Delish! Read Post »
While one of my friend was waiting to take up my place as a trainee nurse, she spent some months working as a waitress in a hotel near Bedford. The proprietor had made his money through copywriting; loving words, he liked nothing better than to entertain both staff and customers with his quick wit. At
Coronation Chicken (The original 70’s recipe) Read Post »
Every once in a long while I find a recipe I know will become one of my everyday favorites. To make it into that category the recipe must be quick and easy to assemble and have tons of flavor and eye appeal. That it is super versatile and and uses up little bits of this
Smoky Bacon, Green Chili And Pepper Jack Crustless Quiche Read Post »
