Pasta Fagioli Soup is a classic Italian vegetable, bean, and tomato-based soup. It is loaded with flavor and traditionally is served with little kinds of pasta called Ditalini. They look like you cut a straw into little bits, but they are so good to eat and fun for kids in any dish. This post contains…
Easy Homemade Sausage Gravy & Biscuits is a big hit for breakfast, but not a lot of work. It looks like you spent hours but can be prepped ahead. I am always looking for easy breakfast ideas for the holidays. On Thanksgiving & Christmas when we have the family over I like to have an…
Take leftover mashed potatoes & make the most delicious weekend breakfast, Potato Pancakes. Using the Instant Pot you can make potato pancakes even if you do not have leftovers. How is this related to an Instant Pot? Well, a mistake I made while making potato salad resulted in the most delicious breakfast the next day. Planning ahead…
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff is a classic comfort food that is a favorite back to the 50s in our family. It is simple to put together on a weeknight as the recipe is a one-pan dish and takes no time to make. All you need is wide egg noodles to serve it over. You will have all…
The perfect easy light Red White & Blue dessert for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day parties. If you are off to a picnic or a party on your deck at home, this patriotic dessert is quick & easy. Light, delicious & simple to prepare, perfect a kids’ activity in the kitchen….
Your kids will beg you to make your version of this Chex™ Mix recipe every week. You can make my recipe or you can mix it up with your family’s favorite combination of cereal, nuts, and pretzels. The combinations are endless. Nothing beats making Chex™ Mix at home it is so delicious you will never…
When you need an easy to make simple ingredient dessert for the family or a dinner party Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream is the perfect recipe. With a food processor or blender, it comes together quickly with simple delicious pineapple. It is so close to Dole Whip you get at Disney. The recipe does…
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Extra Lemon Pasta Salad with Basil Herb Vinaigrette, a perfect dish for dining al fresco. This pasta salad features fresh herbs, light and simple ingredients, and a zingy lemon kick that brings extra freshness to every bite of this easy pasta salad recipe. Everybody loves a good pasta salad and…
When you need an easy to make simple ingredient dessert for family or a dinner party Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet is the perfect recipe. With a food processor or blender, it comes together quickly with simple delicious pineapple and a hint of coconut. Not just like Disney Dole whip but a lighter dessert. You…
Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bar Cookies for my picky eater, doesn’t seem like we all have a picky eater? I know some of you have been blessed with healthy hearty eaters but I’ve been blessed with one picky eater who has grown up to be a mature healthy woman who cooks her own nutritious healthy…
Loaded Veggie Mac and Beef Casserole, a recipe that will soon become a family favorite in no time! The recipe is loaded with veggies, ground beef, and filling egg noodles, you will not believe how fast you kids will be asking for seconds. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily assemble the…
Classic comfort food, Tuna Noodle Casserole is a delicious & creamy family dinner recipe that uses only 4 ingredients. 4 ingredients that are easy to keep stocked in your kitchen for when you just do not want to cook, but you want your family to have a hot homemade meal. Tuna noodle mushroom soup casserole…