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 […]
Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad
This recipe came from my need for an afternoon snack. Normally I grab a handful of pretzels or an apple and peanut butter. Sometimes, I go for something much less healthy. But this particular afternoon, fresh produce was calling my name. A chop here, a chop there and a beautiful, satisfying bowl of veggies sat […]
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 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 […]
Pico de Gallo {Fresh Salsa}
We’re smack dab in the middle of homegrown tomato season, and I would highly encourage you to make your own salsa. Fresh salsa from fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, fresh onions, fresh garlic, fresh cilantro, and fresh lime juice is on a level of un-paralled awesomeness. So bust out your food processor (or get REALLY good at finely […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]