If you asked me, pasta salad has absolutely nothing to do with mayonnaise. It has everything to do with Italian dressing and fresh, colorful vegetables. This version of pasta salad is inspired by my Italian family reunions. Feel free to through in chunks of your favorite cheese, extra vegetables, or pepperoni. Yum! We had this for […]
Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker)
With 10 minutes to go before church, I realized I needed to have a plan for lunch. The Crockpot was called my name, but I was at a loss for ideas. I started pulled out piles of fresh vegetables from the refrigerator, and before I knew it I had compiled a delicious and TOTALLY healthy […]
Sandwich Buns (a la Bread Maker)
I am a loyal fan of the Light Brioche Buns recipe from Annie, but on the day I decided to make these delicious Homemade Sloppy Joes for our small group to share, I didn’t have the time. I opted for a bread-maker alternative, and I’m SO glad I did. Having this little number in my […]
Hawaiian Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
This recipe is as fast as lighting to put together and so delicious–everyone will be asking for more! It takes no more than 5 minutes to put together. It cooks to perfection in the crockpot, tantalizing your tastebuds all afternoon. Then simply shred the meat, pile it on top of your favorite hamburger bun and […]
Baked Egg Rolls
Kevin is constantly asking to go out for Chinese food. I rarely give in because a) it’s a bit pricey. b) it’s really unhealthy. c) I feel fat when I’m done. d) I secretly love Chinese but try to restrain my desires. I’d been wanting to try my hand at homemade egg rolls ever since […]
Easy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)
This dish is the epitome of comfort food with the ease of preparation you won’t believe. I grew up loving this dinner and only recently asked my mom for the recipe. It was super fast and easy to throw together and all 7 20somethings who dined with us, loved it! I’m sure your family will too! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]