Even though we are spending more time at home, I don't find that personally translates into wanting to cook long, complicated dishes. I especially don't want to make 5 pans dirty that I then have to clean up. Any one else? This creamy spring pasta is quick, easy, and doesn't make a ton of pans… Continue reading Creamy Spring Pasta
Getting back into a groove after the holidays can be rough. I know I've felt a little off my game. And with it getting dark so early and quickly, it seems like it magically is dinner time RIGHT NOW every night. Any one else? I've resorted a lot to quick meals. This one is nice… Continue reading Creamy Orzo with Bacon and Peas
Summer officially ends tomorrow. It's still pretty warm at my house, and my garden is still going crazy. Tomatoes out my ears. In a good way. However, I was looking for a dinner that had tomatoes, but didn't scream "trying to get rid of a counter full of tomatoes". Enter this pasta dish. It was… Continue reading Basque Pork Pasta
Today is a quick post about a quick, delicious lunch I discovered last week. I was looking at a fridge full of random leftovers and needed something new to eat. I gave this random idea a try, after some googling to make sure I wasn't insane, and it was crazy good. And it got tons… Continue reading Hummus Pasta
I'm back! Sorry for the two month hiatus. Between computer troubles and life being life, I haven't been on here in awhile. I've got a bunch of great recipes and ideas I'm excited to share with you. And please be patient if things are different. Some recipes may not have nutrition information, since they aren't… Continue reading Caprese Pasta
Sometimes, certain food really speaks to you. Maybe you had a craving and when you eat that food, it hits that spot just right. Or maybe you just make a meal that tastes extra delicious that day. It doesn't have to be something special or fancy. These meatballs were that meal for me. I felt… Continue reading Easy Meatballs
Christmas is coming. I hope you don't feel like you are getting as fat as the proverbial goose. Treats and snacks and parties abound this time of year, which often leads to weight gain. While I don't think you should go on a "diet" right now or work hard to lose eight, avoiding weight gain… Continue reading Kale and Butternut Pasta Bake
Have you heard the phrase "Indian Summer" as much as I have lately? I was curious what it actually means. According to Wikipedia, Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm weather in autumn. Sunny, clear skies and above normal temperatures after a killing frost are the characteristics. You and I both learned something new… Continue reading Shells and Veggie Soup
Panda Express's lo mein is one of my favorite fast foods. A few weeks ago, I needed a quick dinner for my family on a night where I hadn't planned ahead well. I realized quickly that I had most of the ingredients for lo mein already on hand. It was a great night, and much… Continue reading Lo Mein
Do you remember the first real meal you tried to cook all alone? I mean something homemade, a full dinner. I do. It was the summer after my freshman year of college. My parents had left me home alone for several days and were returning on Sunday afternoon. I decided I would make a nice,… Continue reading Zucchini and Garlic Pasta
