Mexican Meatballs made with ground beef, taco seasoning, pico de gallo and cheese are cooked in the crock pot for tasty weeknight dinner. If you're looking for a new tasty recipe that is quick and easy to make during the week; then these Mexican Meatballs are for you! I don't know how many times I've taken ground beef out for dinner and wondered what to make with it when it came time to cook dinner. Sure, meatloaf is our go-to, but meatballs are fun because they're smaller in ... Read More about Mexican Meatballs
Cranberry Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Portobella mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of dried cranberries, fresh rosemary, garlic, cream cheese and Panko breadcrumbs make a tasty Fall appetizer. Thanksgiving is almost upon us and I still haven't fully planned my Turkey Day menu yet. We generally like traditional foods on this day. Turkey, sweet potatoes, and of course green bean casserole. However, I always like to make a few new menu items so I mostly get play with some new appetizers. While grocery shopping last week, ... Read More about Cranberry Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Turkey Tarragon Soup
Utilize leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make this tasty, Turkey Tarragon Soup made using the carcass, vegetables and fresh tarragon. We had so many things going on right after Thanksgiving that I froze the turkey carcass to make a soup with later on; then pulled it out this past Sunday to make this Turkey Tarragon Soup. I've heard people say that they have never made a soup using the bones, but whether it's turkey or chicken, it's so simple you'll never throw out the bones ... Read More about Turkey Tarragon Soup
80+ Game Day Recipe Ideas
Are you ready for some football? Here are over 80 Game Day Recipes Ideas to give you a little party inspiration! The Super Bowl is just a few short days away and is being hosted in my home state of New Jersey; just 32 miles from my home. Yes, the Super Bowl is in NJ not NY. We Jersey folk are pretty sensitive about that sort of thing considering our two football teams (Giants and Jets) both play in our fine state and not in New York. In any event, my beloved Giants are not playing ... Read More about 80+ Game Day Recipe Ideas
Roasted Sea Salt Steak Fries
These Roasted Sea Salt Steak Fries are so easy to make and taste so much fresher and crispier than purchasing the frozen variety. I'll admit it. Even I buy frozen french fries every now and then. They're great in a pinch or even when making Disco Fries. However, nothing beats using fresh potatoes; especially when making these Roasted Sea Salt Steak Fries. When I first shared this recipe back in 2011, I fried them. But I realized you can make them taste good just by roasting ... Read More about Roasted Sea Salt Steak Fries
Rigatoni with Italian Meat Sauce
Rigatoni pasta tossed with a mirepoix of vegetables and spices in a fire roasted tomato meat sauce makes the perfect quick, weeknight meal. I didn't get to see my fraternal grandparents much growing up since they moved to Florida before I was in my teens. However, I do remember my grandmother's sauce and her cannolis. Her family originated from the Southern region of Italy and her recipe was different than how my mom and step mother made their sauces. Unfortunately, she has since ... Read More about Rigatoni with Italian Meat Sauce