After spending a few minutes chopping peppers and onions and defrosting our gift of lean ground venison, I was quickly beginning to have an idea what we might be having for dinner. This is what I knew: a) it was going to be some kind of soup, b) I was leaning toward a broth-y soup, […]
Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
I was inspired to make this pizza casserole when I saw Tasty Kitchen member How to Pinch a Penny‘s recipe. I halved her recipe (as it served 8) and swapped in and out a few ingredients to suit my tastes. And I have to tell you–this was the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time. […]
Pizza Bites Recipe
In a last ditch effort to save a batch of pizza dough, I decided to work with smaller amounts of the dough and create pizza bites! Everyone loves a hands-on dinner, and my husband and I were no different. Kevin especially loved these little buggers. Your family (and friends) will love you for making these […]
Creamy Spicy Macaroni
This pasta dish was created on a whim and in a flurry before my husband arrived home. I was inspired by the abundance of peppers in my fridge, and, knowing my husband’s love of pasta, I set to work. This dish takes a few more pots and pans than I normally like to work with, […]
Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
I love being able to whisk together a creamy alfredo sauce in no time. Once you’ve mastered the skill of making a roux (combining equal parts flour and butter, whisking in liquid until thickened), you have got a serious skill under your belt. This dish was exactly what Kevin and I love about home cooked […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italian Pasta Salad
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 […]
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 […]