Growing up Tuna Noodle Casserole was a regular on the weekly dinner menu. It wasn’t at the bottom of my list of favorite meals (that would be Goulash), but it certainly wasn’t anywhere near the top 10 (which would include chili, pork chops & potatoes, taco salad, round steak casserole, etc.) I’m not sure if […]
Herb Turkey Burger
I’ve heard many people say lean ground meat–especially turkey–can turn into really dry burgers. Yes, it’s true that the added fat content can result in a really juicy, extra delicious burger. BUT, I don’t like to clean up splattered grease, nor do I take pleasure in sopping up the fat from my cooked burger before […]
Summer Squash and Sausage
When I received a few homegrown summer squash and zucchini from our neighbors, I knew I wanted to find new and creative ways of incorporating them into our meals. We didn’t have much time before the first night of VBS, so I started chopping vegetables before I had any clear idea of the direction I […]
Salsa Pasta
With homemade pico de gallo needing to be used and a hankering for pasta, I brainstormed this funky, fresh idea for dinner. (I probably shouldn’t use “hankering” and “pasta” in the same sentence. Maybe it’s in honor of my West-Virginian-Italian relatives…) With a few fresh ingredients I had on hand thanks to the bounty of summer […]
Chicken Quesadillas
; I apologize for pre-posting this the other night before it was completed. There were various technical difficulties that my loving husband had to help me with. Ooops! In Quesadilla News….this is a crazy-delicious lunch or dinner idea that comes together quickly and easily. It’s healthy–but only if you can keep yourself from going back […]
Cheesy Chicken & Peppers Sandwich
We were both hungry for dinner, but neither of us had a concise idea for what to prepare. Chicken sounded good. It always does. So I defrosted a few small boneless chicken tenderloins. We had lots of fresh peppers in the fridge and a new-to-us type of cheese–white cheddar. At first I was thinking “patty […]
Eggplant, Sausage and Peppers {Italian Style}
In my refrigerator sat a beautiful eggplant, just asking to be eaten. I don’t always never know how I’m going to use an eggplant when I buy it. For some reason it’s one of the more unique vegetables (although I’m fairly certain it’s a fruit) and doesn’t naturally lend itself to versatility. But maybe that’s because […]
Salsa Chicken & Rice
This dinner idea came to mind when I saw the beautiful yellow pepper in my refrigerator and a pantry overflowing with salsa. It came together within minutes and filled us up with a nutritious meal. This is a go-to! Salsa Chicken & Rice adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 4 Ingredients 8 boneless chicken tenderloins 1/2 yellow pepper, sliced 1/2 green […]
Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes (Slow Cooker)
In search a a perfect quick and delicious after-church meal, I came up with this tasty combination. Potatoes, sausage and peppers (with onions and garlic of course!) is one of our favorite combinations. Traditionally I cook up the trio in a large skillet. In the name of efficiency, I opted to give the crockpot a […]
Italian Vegetable Salad
Tonight we had the healthiest dinner ever. No joke. Take a ton of fresh colorful veggies. Add garlic. Add garbanzo beans for a little protein. Pour on your favorite vinegar and BAM! Dinner is served. This would also be great as a summer side dish, but why limit yourself?? ;) Italian Vegetable Salad recipe by […]