I have tried numerous recipes for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies but none of them really got me excited. Granted, I’m not a big fan of raisins in my cookies to begin with, but I just knew I could come up with the perfect recipe eventually. I’m so glad I didn’t give up hope. This combination of […]
Creamy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Creamy Sausage and Pepper Pasta recipe by adorkablerecipe.blogspot.com Serves 2-3 Ingredients 2 cups short cut pasta canola oil 2 large smoked sausages, sliced 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped or sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated salt pepper 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1-1/2 cup pasta sauce (your favorite!) 1/2 cup half and half […]
Blackberry Citrus Cake
I had a few cups of blackberries left over from the awesome $1.00 sale at Meijer a week ago. I wanted to be uber creative with them, and since I had already made Blackberry Lemon Muffins, I decided cake sounded outstanding. It was the eve of Mother’s Day so rather than gorging ourselves on cake, […]
Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes
A few months back (I won’t specify how long…) we purchased a few pounds of NY Strip Steaks that we had sliced to order. My lack of knowledge in the strip steak arena led me to have the steaks cut into 3/4 or 1 inch thick portions. Unfortunately, grilling a steak this thin results in […]
Strawberry Parfaits
I’m the type of person who would love to eat ice cream at the end of every dinner. But that little voice in the back of my mind keeps me checked in reality. I can’t always have ice cream. So on the nights when I decide to be healthy, I make Kevin and I a luxurious […]
Baked Tortilla Chips
My husband and I love to much on chips and salsa, but I hate knowing I’m using a fried chip to scoop up a completely healthy vegetable dip. Do you relate? If so, you should definitely try making your own chips. It takes a few times to learn exactly when the chips are done or to […]
Blackberry Lemon Muffins
Blackberries were on sale for $0.99 cents per package, and I couldn’t resist buying a few! These delicate berries are normally $3.00 or more each, so even though I didn’t have a plan for them, I knew I would figure out a way to enjoy their deliciousness. I found a couple blackberry muffin recipes and […]
Breakfast Burritos
This is the perfect meal to throw together in 15 minutes–whether you need a hearty breakfast or a quick, delicious dinner. Eggs scrambled with peppers, onions and black beans and wrapped in a flour tortilla makes for a surprisingly tasty meal. Try it sometime! Breakfast Burritos recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 2-4 Ingredients canola oil 1/2 […]
Pecan Pie (aka “The Best Pie I’ve EVER Had”)
Reposted from December 3, 2010. I am reposting this recipe because we had it for Easter dinner and once again, it was too amazing to not share with you. Plus I took way awesomer pictures of it. You’re welcome. —– I have never in my life heard so many raving reviews of a pie. Every […]
Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 3-4 Ingredients 6-8 oz spaghetti (half dollar-sized bundle) 1-1/2 cup pasta sauce (your favorite store-bought variety it fine) 1 lb lean ground turkey 2-3 cloves garlic, grated or minced 1/4 small onion, grated 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs salt pepper Directions In a […]