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Chicken Tortellini Bake with Alfredo & Pesto Sauce

For a super easy & quick weeknight meal - give […]

Easy Gumbo with Shrimp, Sausage & Chicken

This is a Food Network recipe from Paula Deen. A delicious, full flavored gumbo that doesn’t take all day to make. I’ve altered it by substituting large raw shrimp, shelled […]

Main Dishes

Doritos Mexican Casserole

Say what? Yep. Doritos. Think baked Doritos nacho dinner. And deliciousness - think that, too. If you & your family love nachos - and Doritos - then you are gonna […]

Breakfast

Stuffed French Toast

In the mood for something sweet & salty, creamy on the inside and crisp on the outside…also frugal, easy to put together and on the table in about 20 minutes? […]

Main Dishes

Halibut Steak Baked in Parchment with Quinoa, Veggies and Savory Seasonings

A spontaneous dinner party and a simple, elegant dish can […]

Main Dishes

Fresh & Easy One Pot Pasta in 20 minutes …honestly.

Just one pot. No boiling the pasta in a […]

Main Dishes

Cheesy Macaroni & Beef - Easy, Economic & Delicious

A hot casserole dish coming out of the oven, toasty […]

Main Dishes

Tex-Mex Cornbread Skillet with Ground Beef & Beans

What could be better than something warm, delicious and filling […]

Main Dishes

Seared Sesame Tuna Steak with Honey, Soy & Ginger Dressing

Fresh tuna is non-existent where I live as I’m landlocked and […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fresh & Light Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

A freshly made tomato soup is simply fantastic, takes barely […]

Breakfast

Hearty Zucchini & Bacon Frittata Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet

This is a great reason to get up in the […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Split Pea Soup with Ham - compliments of Ina Garten

Considering it’s 5 below zero outside with 8 inches of […]

Appetizers

Light and Crispy Oven Baked Eggrolls

Here is a tag along post for the Gyoza recipe I posted earlier today. I froze the left over meat mixture and pulled it out a few weeks later to […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is easily one of my top 5 favorite soups. I’ve had it at restaurants, at friend’s houses, in the can, my mom’s version, and all of them were delicious. […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

A cherished dish from my dear friend, Jenny. I remember […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

Wow - a fabulous chowder from Patty’s kitchen! A creamy shrimp chowder brimming with fresh veggies. It has a bit of a kick but not too spicy. Perfect for a […]

Baking & Sweets

No Knead Kettle Bread Baked in Cast Iron Pot

This experiment which I started last month, came to me in a round-about way. (But, before you read much further - the recipe at the bottom is for using dry […]

Salads

Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts

So I’m getting closer to the age of 50, er, 39 […]

Main Dishes

Cranberry Chili Sauce Meatballs “Bear Bites”

Hope you like the video for the first installment of […]

Sandwiches

Heirloom BLT Wraps with Avocado. Heaven.

It’s getting to be the end of the gardening season in Colorado and we’re using our heirloom tomatoes in as many things as we can think of…caprese salad, marinara sauce, […]

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Chicken Tortellini Bake with Alfredo & Pesto Sauce

Easy Gumbo with Shrimp, Sausage & Chicken

Doritos Mexican Casserole

Stuffed French Toast

Halibut Steak Baked in Parchment with Quinoa, Veggies and Savory Seasonings

Fresh & Easy One Pot Pasta in 20 minutes …honestly.

Cheesy Macaroni & Beef - Easy, Economic & Delicious

Tex-Mex Cornbread Skillet with Ground Beef & Beans

Seared Sesame Tuna Steak with Honey, Soy & Ginger Dressing

Fresh & Light Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

Hearty Zucchini & Bacon Frittata Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet

Split Pea Soup with Ham - compliments of Ina Garten

Light and Crispy Oven Baked Eggrolls

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

No Knead Kettle Bread Baked in Cast Iron Pot

Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts

Cranberry Chili Sauce Meatballs “Bear Bites”

Heirloom BLT Wraps with Avocado. Heaven.

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