Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups, made with a filling similar to Buffalo Wings, rolled up in pasta; then topped with a simple cream sauce. Though our kids here in NJ are still on Summer break, many states have ventured back to school this week (parents don't all cheer at once!). With that comes extra busy schedules and trying to figure out what meals can be made ahead of time. Casseroles, like this one for Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups are perfect. I've never tried making ... Read More about Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Tomato, Basil and Feta Meatloaf
Tomato, Basil and Feta Meatloaf made with lean ground beef, vegetables and crumbled Feta cheese makes a super flavorful weeknight meal. Cooking in this house is all about seeing what I happen to have laying around at that particular moment; then using up the odds and ends so there isn't much waste. Such is the case with this recipe for Tomato, Basil and Feta Meatloaf. My husband and I love meatloaf and I try to make different variations so that we have variety. The girls, ... Read More about Tomato, Basil and Feta Meatloaf
Spinach Risotto
This creamy Spinach Risotto made with Italian Arborio rice, fresh baby spinach, and grated Italian cheese is deliciously creamy and makes a tasty side dish to any meal. Raise your hand if you have fallen victim to purchasing boxed rice mixes at your local supermarket. I have. See my hand waving! It's convenient and easy, especially when you just don't think you have the time to make anything else. Just throw it all into one pot and in 25 minutes, you have a side dish to serve with your ... Read More about Spinach Risotto
Triple Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Cheesecake
This Triple Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Cheesecake made with Nutella & three types of chocolate is super creamy and delicious. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I hosted Easter this year and I was dying to try out a new cheesecake recipe. Originally, I started off thinking I was just going to do a Chocolate Hazelnut version, but I thought that raspberries would also give this a nice flavor. The flavor combination of chocolate, raspberries and hazelnuts is one of my favorites ... Read More about Triple Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Cheesecake
Pretzel Coated Chicken Nuggets
Boneless diced chicken breasts coated with a crunchy pretzel crust; then baked and served with a honey mustard dipping sauce. The other night my kids wanted chicken nuggets, and I agreed since I haven't made them in a while. However, I stopped buying the frozen kind months ago after my youngest finally saw the "foodie light" and started eating what I was cooking. So I decided to just cut up some chicken and then "bread" it with chopped up pretzels. Pretzels gave it a unique, tasty twist ... Read More about Pretzel Coated Chicken Nuggets
Blueberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Entertaining last minute? Try making this quick and easy Blueberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark for dessert. It only takes a few minutes to make; then 1 hour until you're ready to eat. Makes a fabulous hostess gift around the holidays too! Several years ago, we went snow tubing with the family of my youngest daughters pre-school friend. We met at our house since we lived closer to the resort and the mom brought us some dark chocolate bark laced with dried cranberries and pistachios. It was ... Read More about Blueberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark