Whole grain spaghetti tossed with homemade tomato bruschetta, chick peas and grated Pecorino Romano cheese is a tasty, quick weeknight dinner. It's inevitable, I always make too much food when I'm entertaining. Especially when I make a variety of items, I'm bound to have leftovers. Bruschetta is one of those recipes that I purposely make extra of. Not only does it taste great as an appetizer, my family also loves it served on top of breaded chicken cutlets and tossed with pasta ... Read More about Spaghetti with Bruschetta and Chick Peas
Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash
Oven roasted spaghetti squash tossed with an Italian bolognese sauce made with ground turkey, mushrooms, garlic and oregano is a deliciously, easy, healthy dinner alternative. I'm so glad I finally jumped on the spaghetti squash bandwagon. I didn't know what I was missing all of these years! I've already made one with Italian sausage and a meatless version. This time I wanted to make a simple, weeknight meal that was a little healthier than the other two recipes I created. I ... Read More about Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash
Tequila Lime Pork Bites over Black Bean Salsa
Center cut boneless pork loin cut into bite sized pieces, marinated in Tequila, fresh lime juice and herbs; then served over a black bean, corn salsa. When I think of foods that we love to eat during the Summer months, I automatically think of citrusy flavors and grilling. With the weather being so cold outside, I wanted to make a meal that was reminiscent of warm weather; even if that meant grilling inside of the house! I also wanted something that was a bit lighter, quick, easy ... Read More about Tequila Lime Pork Bites over Black Bean Salsa
Baked Deviled Chicken Thighs
Deviled Chicken Thighs covered in a mixture of butter, spicy mustard, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and breadcrumbs; then baked until crispy and golden brown. If you're a fan of deviled eggs, these Baked Deviled Chicken Thighs will be a new family favorite during the week as well. I mean who doesn't love a meal that is so easy to make. Especially when you're busy and the last thing you want to think about is making dinner. A few years ago I found a recipe in an old cookbook ... Read More about Baked Deviled Chicken Thighs
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This quick and easy, 5 ingredient Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole made with eggs, cheese and bacon is a tasty breakfast idea when feeding a crowd. I've seen so many recipes for tater tot casseroles on Pinterest lately and decided to hop on the bandwagon. After all, who wouldn't want to make an easy breakfast recipe when feeding a crowd? What are Tater Tots? Tater tots are made from grated potatoes that have been deep fried. They are cylindrical in shape and are crispy when fried. Or-Ida ... Read More about Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Sesame Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower tossed with sesame oil, garlic, Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and sesame seeds; then roasted until golden brown. Every time I purchase a new head of cauliflower, I try to find new ways to experiment with it. I have to say that roasting is my all-time favorite way to prepare and consume cauliflower as it really takes on a wonderful flavor. This time I added some sesame oil and seeds to give it a little different flare and it was extremely tasty. What are some fun facts ... Read More about Sesame Roasted Cauliflower