When it comes to pasta John likes the simple approach. If he had it his way he would be satisfied with a bowl of pasta noodles with olive oil or butter along with salt and pepper. With Spring in full swing I wanted to find a way to kick this recipe up a notch and …
I’m a huge fan of the Pioneer Woman and her Cashew Chicken is a tried and true recipe that I love to make and enjoy π Every time I make this I forget how easy it is to prepare. It’s a hybrid of a chicken and rice dish with a slant of Asian flavors. The …
Earlier this year, I decided I wanted to learn how to make Paella. My college friend Beth, who lives south of Seattle, has perfected this recipe and offered to teach me via a video call. John and I have been in the NW for the past several months helping my Dad so we were able …
I have been making beef enchiladas for years and this year I finally decided itβs time to try something new. Prit taught me how to make her red and green sauce and decided to used it to experiment with the Veggie Enchilada recipe below. Honestly, I think itβs now my favorite. Anytime I can find …
Enchilada Sauce is something I never get tired of, in fact I decided itβs time to master making it from scratch. My neighbor, Priti, makes the most amazing red enchilada sauce and I needed her help to show me her secret recipe. We set aside time one evening and I followed her around the kitchen …
Many hearts have fallen in love with Annaβs Italian Gravy. It is one of the most impressive and crowd-pleasing recipes I have ever had. I remember the day we were in the kitchen and she taught me how to make this dish. We made the meatballs from scratch and the secret is the variety of …
When my friend Prit decided to take us to her favorite Indian Restaurant, Spice Creations in Allen, TX my first question was, βWhat should we order?β Apparently, Tikka Masala is THE dish to order, as is one of the most popular among all Indian cuisine foodies. All I know is after my first bite I …
I have been looking for every excuse to break out the Instant Pot. Iβm still in shock how quickly you can cook a couple pounds of meat in a matter of minutes. My neighbor has been sharing a lot of her Indian spices with me lately and I decided to add Beef Curry and Chicken …
When asked what your favorite type of food is, typically Italian is at the top of the list. Growing up any time I could devour fettucine alfredo I was in my happy place. I was introduced to Pasta Carbonara through the Pioneer Womanβs blog years ago and when I realized bacon was involved, I was …
Italian food is another favorite of mine, so when I discovered βThe Worldβs Best Tomato Sauceβ recipe I was on cloud nine. Not only does this taste homemade, the ingredients are so simple and itβs very easy. The recipe comes from a church cookbook, so you know it has to be good. I recently made …
Any time the slow cooker is involved in making a meal I get excited! This fiesta shredded chicken dish is a hit with everyone every time I make it. I received the recipe from a friend, we were talking one day about a meal that is easy and can feed a large crowd. She grabbed …
This Chicken Zucchini Casserole recipe is so good! I really won the jackpot with John when it comes to casseroles, he absolutely loves them. This recipe is easy and tastes amazing. I tend to make casseroles more often because they typically are easy to assemble, taste good and I have enough leftovers to cover lunch …
