This classic Oriental Salad made with Ramen noodles, cabbage, carrots and almonds is super flavor and a favorite at every gathering. For years I've gone to family gatherings and someone ultimately brings this Oriental Salad. It's one of my favorites because it's tangy, flavorful and crunchy at the same time. My kids love Ramen noodle soup. In fact, I think it's their second favorite thing to eat besides pastina when they're sick. However, it's not super healthy because it's ... Read More about Oriental Salad
Tortellini Bake
If you're looking for a super easy weeknight meal, this Tortellini Bake made with frozen cheese tortellini will be your new favorite. If you know me or have been a reader here for awhile, you'd know that I very rarely use prepackaged foods. Personally, fresh always tastes best. However, sometimes I find it necessary to purchase those items to keep on hand when I still need to get dinner on the table and have no time. That's how this simple to make, cheesy Tortellini Bake came ... Read More about Tortellini Bake
Stuffed Pesto Baked Potatoes
Stuffed baked potatoes made with fresh basil pesto and spices; then baked until super creamy and delicious makes a super flavorful side dish. Can I just start off by saying that I LOVED these potatoes created by my foodie friend Laurie Bakke! When I first got her cookbook I wasn't sure which recipe I was going to try first. Should I try the Thai Marinated Cucumber Salad? The Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Basil, Mint and Sherry Vinaigrette? Or maybe the Stuffed Gourmet ... Read More about Stuffed Pesto Baked Potatoes
Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket
Spice up one of the most popular hors d' oeuvre or game day snack with these Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket. My family really loves football season. I'm not talking about professional football. Those games are alright, but we really like watching youth sports through college level. Though every year, we do enjoy the Super Bowl. I'm sure if we had boys (or girls that were interested in playing the game) that made it to the pros we'd watch those games more often too. But our ... Read More about Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket
Shrimp Bisque
This Shrimp Bisque recipe made with a mirepoix of vegetables, shrimp, sweet Moscato wine, spices and heavy cream is deliciously creamy. I haven't posted a new seafood recipe lately so I figured this Shrimp Bisque would be a great one to include on the site. If you're new here, I don't eat any seafood; or like it for that matter. However, my family loves certain types; shrimp being one of them. I usually purchase a bag of frozen raw peeled and deveined shrimp to keep in the ... Read More about Shrimp Bisque
Italian Turkey Chili
This Italian Turkey Chili made with extra lean ground turkey, black beans and squash is simple to make and deliciously flavorful. I found this simple to make Italian Turkey Chili recipe in the "draft" archives and had completely forgotten to post it. Maybe because I made it over the Summer and thought it might do better if I waited until the cooler temperatures drifted in. In any event, this recipe is definitely worth sharing. How do you make Italian Turkey Chili? This ... Read More about Italian Turkey Chili