This easy pizza pasta casserole recipe is one that will have the whole family come running. The spicy sliced pepperoni provides the zip in this pasta casserole and also gives it the pizza name. Perfect for busy week nights, this recipe is so easy to do and comes together quickly. It’s almost as fast as …
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This hearty potato and cheddar soup is a perfect choice for cool fall evenings. Be sure to use a good quality cheese. It is important for the dish’s full bodied flavor. This soup is one of my favorite one pot meals. I like chunks of potato in my soup. For a creamier soup, puree the …
Do you like Reese’s peanut butter cups? If so, I have a treat in store for you. This recipe for Reese’s Peanut Buttercream frosting is one of the most decadent frostings I have ever had. It’s all I can do not to dive headfirst into the bowl with a spoon and a lack of desire …
This great tasting chili recipe looks delicious an has the perfect name: A little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That Chili. For that is what chili often is when I cook it. Whatever I happen to have on hand goes in the pot with the chili and beans. Nothing warms you to …
This recipe for homemade pear preserves with crystallized ginger is easy to do (other than the canning part of course) and tastes delicious. The simplicity of the preserves is just a small benefit. The star of the recipe is the delicious taste of the pears, accented with the crystallized ginger with sugar and lemon. To …
This curried chicken shepherd’s pie takes normal chicken pot pie to a new level by adding curry powder and cumin to the filling. It is going to be cold here in Raleigh overnight. We even got some snow, yesterday which is rare for here. When the weather is cool like this, I am in the …
Mmmm…your house will smell delightful when you prepare these delicious caramel apple buttermilk muffins. They are like a caramel apple all done up muffin style! They make a fast breakfast recipe, and are sweet enough to have as dessert! For a healthy muffin recipe, try these cinnamon apple muffins. They are only 102 calories each. …
Pizza night takes on a new shape with these spicy pizza cups. Crisp tortillas are baked in muffin cups & made into mini pizzas with your favorite toppings. They make fun shaped easy appetizers for any gathering. There is nothing quite as much fun as a teenage girl’s slumber party. The hair, and make up …
I don’t know about you, but I eat many more apples in the winter than I do in the summer. (summer is reserved for berries for me since they are so plentiful and taste so much better fresh.) This delightful recipe is an apple lover’s delight. It combines the great taste of apple vodka with …
Brrrr…it’s cold here in Raleigh. Time for one of my 30 minute meals that will hit the spot. The temps are down to about 9 degrees overnight and that is nothing whatsoever like normal for us here. So, I need something filling and warm and comforting. I decided to make corn chowder but wanted a …
There is nothing quite like the taste of perfectly cooked, creamy mashed potatoes. They are the ultimate comfort food. They are light and fluffy and make the perfect side dish for any meal. I have put together a step by step tutorial for making perfect mashed potatoes. Be sure to check it out! Making …
This Amish Salisbury steak recipe is inexpensive and easy to prepare. A simple herb gravy tops patties of ground beef for a week night comfort food meal. This classic Amish country meal idea is an oldie but goodie at our house. The traditional Salisbury steak recipe, done Amish style. Delicious flavor! What is not to …
This slow cooker herbed apricot pork loin roast tastes like you spent hours tending it, when the crock pot really did all the work for you. Short on time in the morning but want to use your slow cooker? Just 5 minutes of preparation is all you need for this delicious pork roast. Just mix …
These roasted root vegetables use maple syrup and orange juice as well as cinnamon and ground cloves to give the dish a wonderful level of taste. I love to roast vegetables. Cooking them in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and adds a lovely flavor to them. For another way to roast veggies, see …
Looking for a tasty snack that you can make yourself? This recipe for slow cooker cinnamon almonds should do the trick. These delicious cinnamon almonds are made in a slow cooker and have a crunchy coating made from brown sugar, cinnamon and regular sugar. The egg white allows the mixture to coat the almonds well. …
My daughter visited for the Christmas holidays this year and she is a vegan. We were planning on having ham for Christmas dinner, and she could not eat this, so I wanted some tasty side dishes that she could enjoy. This recipe for Ziti Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms was her favorite. She said “I …
Hot spinach artichoke dip is one of my favorite things to get when I am in the mood for a little something extra before meals at my favorite restaurants. Easy appetizers like this party dip are great to have on hand for my recent round of Christmas parties. My guests always love it when I …
If you are looking for a light fruit dessert that won’t break the calorie bank, this apple pear crisp will be a delight. Printable Recipe – Apple and Pear Crisp Fruit crumbles are some of my favorite summer time desserts. See this fresh fig and blueberry crumble for another tasty option. The recipe is easy …
I am a turkey lover. I cook it all year long and of course on Thanksgiving. For years, I also cooked a turkey at Christmas time, but of the last few years, I have made a baked ham instead, since my husband is very fond of it. Printable recipe: Honey and Spice Glazed Ham This …
These cream cheese appetizers with Tomato and spring onion were another big hit at my Christmas party this year. What I liked best easy appetizers like these, is that the mixture kept its consistency well and did not make the crackers soggy, so they could be made a little ahead of time. The taste is …
This recipe for roasted red potatoes with fresh herbs is easy and very tasty. The potatoes are just lightly coated with a bit of olive oil and some fresh herbs and then roasted in a hot oven. It makes the perfect side dish for any occasion. Roasted Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs The result of …
This recipe for Chicken Thighs in Red Wine Sauce has one of the tastiest sauces that I have ever eaten with Chicken. It is just full of flavor and the honey is just a touch, so it is not too sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Chicken Thighs in Honey wine Sauce The recipe is fairly …
We barbecue every Saturday night at our house, rain or shine, summer or winter. My husband does the grill and I prepare the side dishes. (easy ones – it gives me a sort of night off from cooking once a week.) This week grilled balsamic steak with fresh rosemary is going on the grill. Be …
I love garlic bread. Not only does it adds the perfect touch to any hearty Italian meal but it is also one of my favorite easy appetizers. You can buy the garlic butter loaves at the store but there is no substitute for this homemade garlic bread just out of the oven, made with fresh ingredients. …
This green bean casserole is one of those tried-and-true side dish recipes that go with so many proteins. It’s the perfect complement to a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings, and always a favorite during the holidays. The recipe is full of flavor and very easy to prepare. My version uses bacon for an extra boost of …
Looking for a hearty dish that your family will love? Try this Italian sausage casserole with cheese and potatoes. It is a real crowd pleaser! This recipe goes back to the hearty food of the 1970s. My mom used to make hearty side dish casseroles a lot since we had a big family and food …