Like I mentioned last week, Kevin and I have been on a Mexican food kick. Every. Single. Day. For another change up to the regular stand by of jacked-up-nachos or tacos, this casserole is the perfect option. It takes a little longer to prepare than a simple taco, but it’s filling and delicious–and it could […]
Creamy Pasta and Beef Casserole Recipe
I’m not normally a casserole person. In my mind, they tend to be unhealthy, too cheesy, too fattening, too mix-it-all-together-can’t-tell-what’s-in-it. But this casserole blows those biases out of the water. It’s healthy, creamy (without too much cheese), and super flavorful. I think the flavor of the basil is just a beautiful addition to the beef […]
Creamy Broccoli, Chicken, and Penne Casserole Recipe
I was in need of a meal I could prepare in advance and have ready for our dinner at the end of my piano teaching hours. It was too late to start a crockpot meal. I don’t normally go for casseroles, but when these ingredients popped into my brain, I knew I had a winner. […]
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, […]
Mac & Cheese Success
Just wanted to share some exciting news–my Macaroni and Muenster Cheese recipe was featured on Pattitude’s blog in a Mac & Cheese Link party. I am so honored! Patti tells me she followed the recipe to a T, and both she and her husband loved the result. So go check out the link party recipes […]
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 […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]