This homemade version of creamy shrimp scampi is every bit as good as what you’d find in a restaurant; sweet shrimp, lots of garlic, and a hint of red pepper flake heat. Don’t sacrifice flavor for convenience – my easy creamy shrimp scampi recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. I’m excited to share with you…
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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
Marinara sauce in America is a red tomato sauce. Something you would get from Olive Garden. In Italy, traditionally, marinara would be tomatoes, onion, spices, and seafood. This acidic mixture the Italians were serving was a staple that would last for a while without refrigeration. My homemade marinara sauce was developed when I got tired…
Best Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe With Pasta
This Mexican ground beef casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is made with Ground Beef, Pasta, corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and Cheese, and it is Baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Pasta I’ve been on a ground beef…
Lemon Couscous Recipe with Peas and Parmesan
A tasty lemon couscous recipe with peas and parmesan is a great side dish and was perfect with pan-grilled chicken breast. MaryJo was looking through her numerous recipes on her computer and saw this dish. I had made it a couple of times before, but I had just forgotten how good it was. There was…
One Pan Pasta Recipe (30 Minute Meal)
This One Pan Pasta Recipe is super good and it is assembled and cooked in one pan. Less clean-up is the way to go. This recipe makes enough for 6 people. One Pan Pasta Recipe When I was a kid, my Mom found this hot dish recipe that she would make occasionally and it became…
One Pot Pasta and Chickpeas Stew
One-pot pasta with chickpeas uses simple ingredients but tastes so good. Easy to make in about 40 minutes so it’s a great weeknight meal. Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. Fall is the perfect time for an easy meal like this one-pot pasta and chickpeas. This healthy recipe is fast to throw…
Baked Feta Pasta like Tik-Tok Original
Baked feta pasta with roasted grape tomatoes is amazingly tasty and so simple to make. This is the viral Tik-Tok video original. After discovering this hack, I had to give it a try. According to Mary Jo, it’s a keeper. While scouring Google the other day, I was searching for viral food photos. As a…
Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe
This pesto pasta with broccoli and tomatoes recipe is super easy and oh-so good! The hardest part is cutting up the vegetables. This is an old post that I’ve decided to re-post since it is so good and a spring/summer menu idea. *This post contains an affiliate link. This all started when Mary Jo went…
Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp
Vodka sauce is one of my favorites and one that I don’t make often enough. This time I made it and threw in some gulf shrimp to make penne alla vodka sauce with shrimp. The vodka sauce is silky smooth and the shrimp in the vodka sauce is a perfect combination. Penne alla Vodka Sauce…
Chicken Orzo Casserole with Spinach
Chicken Orzo Casserole with fresh spinach and feta cheese is a delightful combination of flavors that everyone will love. This recipe has been one of my favorites for quite some time. And it is so easy to make. In about 40 minutes you could have this on the table. Perfect for any night of the…
Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese and Basil Dressing
It seems like a good time for Cold Pasta Salad Recipe and this is one which you will surely make several times during the summer months. The recipe makes enough for a crowd and is a perfect side dish for summer cookouts. Disclaimer: This post includes an affiliate link to a recommended product. Hot summer days and…
Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo is just as creamy and comforting as the high-calorie original. This easy recipe is sure to please your taste buds and your waistline. I think you will like this no-guilt Alfredo sauce…because of things like 65% less fat from using 1 tablespoon of butter instead of 4, reduced fat milk instead of…
Homemade Fettuccine Pasta Recipe
Making homemade fettuccine pasta is a fun project to try and the end result is tasty pasta. I’ll show you how to do it by hand or with a pasta making machine. This recipe post contains affiliate links. If you’ve ever had fresh made pasta you’ll know how good it is…and it is so…
Cauliflower Pasta-Pancetta+Parmesan
Cauliflower and pancetta on pasta with a creamy melted parmesan sauce. Delightfully tasty and easy to make. You’ve got to give this a try. First off….there are just 5 ingredients to this recipe plus salt and crushed red pepper. The whole thing can be made in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal….
Best Cold Tuna Salad Recipe
A classic cold tuna salad is a perfect cold dinner option on these hot summer evenings. It’s super easy to make and I’ll show you how I’ve made it over the years. This recipe post contains an affiliate link. This salad is tasty, creamy, and crunchy with chopped onion, celery, and tomatoes. And don’t forget…