Salmon is one of the fish we eat a lot of in our home. It can be a bit more expensive than other fish, so I look for it on sale, or buy it in large pieces from Costco. When I get the large pieces, I portion it out and freeze some for later. I …
A Tasty Way to Eat Your Veggies ~ Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
One of my daughters’ friends just messaged me asking me for this recipe. She said she searched my blog but couldn’t find it ~ so here it is! This pasta bake has been in my repertoire of easy, yummy, and fancy enough to serve to diner guest for a few years now. I first made …
A Delicious & Healthy Lunch – Quick Too!
A Delicious & Healthy Lunch – Quick Too! Weekday lunches in our home are brown-bagged lunches and usually consist of some sort of a sandwich. So on weekends I try to mix it up and make something warm for lunch. This quesadilla is not only quick and health, the kids love it! Once you cook …
A New Year’s Menu
Rockin’ in the new year ~ Welcome 2014! Today is a day to watch the Rose Parade; Roast a Cuban pork; prepare some Hoppin’ John black-eyed peas and rice; and watch football with friends! Today is also a day to reflect on 2013 and look forward to 2014. Yes, I am one that believes …
A Cajun Dinner Menu and Recipes
The feast has continued! With our house bustling for the holidays, both my husband and I have enjoyed cooking for the masses! Last night we enjoyed a Cajun themed dinner of jambalaya, Creole green beans, cornbread, and sweet potato pie. My husband actually made two versions of jambalaya, the traditional recipe that follows and a …