Manicotti made with homemade pasta shells filled with a mixture of Italian cheeses; then topped with your favorite marinara sauce. Most people assume that making homemade pasta, like Manicotti, is a lot of work. Honestly, though there are a few steps in making this recipe, it's easier than you may think! We've been programmed over time to purchase boxes of pasta at the supermarket because of convenience and cost. However, nothing tastes fresher than homemade. And isn't ... Read More about Homemade Manicotti
Honey Balsamic Dressing
Honey Balsamic Dressing made with Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary is perfect for tossed salads or used as a marinade. A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken and thought why not share a separate recipe for the marinade I used as well. That's why this recipe for Honey Balsamic Dressing not only tastes great as a marinade, but also as a dressing on top of a tossed salad. Dressings like this one are so quick and easy to ... Read More about Honey Balsamic Dressing
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Three ingredients are all you need to make these deliciously flavorful, quick and easy Honey Pecan Baked Pork Chops. We eat boneless center cut pork chops at least once a week in our dinner rotation. Especially because I don't like any seafood and try not to eat beef too often. This limits us to chicken, pork or pasta for dinner. These Honey Pecan Pork Chops were not only delicious, but super easy to make too! I love the flavors of Fall; which include sage, maple syrup and one of ... Read More about Honey Pecan Pork Chops
21 Pumpkin Desserts for Fall
Pumpkin desserts are a staple for fall, and we often serve them during the holidays. However, pumpkin desserts can be enjoyed anytime throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait until the holidays. We love to enjoy them during the fall months or once the weather starts to cool off. Pumpkin has taken over the world and while many of us are used to pumpkin pie as a dessert, there are so many different pumpkin dessert options you can make. These desserts are easy to make and ... Read More about 21 Pumpkin Desserts for Fall
Garlic and Herb Stuffed Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts stuffed with garlic and herb spreadable cheese; then breaded and baked until golden brown. This week has been really hectic. I feel like the human taxi carting the kids back and forth to camp, jobs and sports practices; as well as organizing a family vacation. I feel like I'm living in a store or on the computer finalizing all the minute details. To top it off, the water line that carries water to our sprinkler system sprung a leak and partially ... Read More about Garlic and Herb Stuffed Chicken
15 Halloween Inspired Cocktails
October is practically here, which means it’s time to start getting in the Halloween spirit! If you love Halloween as much as I do, then you’ll love making these 15 Halloween cocktails all month long! Having a signature cocktail at your next Halloween party will set the spooky mood and have your guests asking you for the recipe! From ghosts and witches to vampires and spiders, there’s a themed cocktail here for you! Whether you’re throwing a huge Halloween party or just need something ... Read More about 15 Halloween Inspired Cocktails