Tag: dinner

Garlic Pesto Snow Pea Tortellini

Garlic Pesto Snow Pea Tortellini

Garlic Pesto Snow Pea Tortellini… a long title, but worthy of every bit of it. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best ones. I threw together this tortellini on a whim when Sister Chef saw a package of fresh tortellini at Aldi and told me 

Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp with Coconut Pineapple Pasta

Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp with Coconut Pineapple Pasta

Coconut Shrimp – healthier when baked instead of fried. Add in the spice of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. That good, right? Perfect appetizer. Great Tasting Menu Dish. Great to Entertain With. Easy Lunch or Light Dinner with a side salad. How about instead of just having 

Roasted Broccoli and Chick Peas

Roasted Broccoli and Chick Peas

Eating Clean in 2014 seems to be all the rage!

I am currently mid-week of a Clean Eating Challenge, and what I am realizing is that (besides my baking) we pretty much do already “Eat Clean” around here! True Clean eating would involve absolutely no processed foods or white sugars/flours. Although this is not a lifestyle change I want to make (blog readers looking for processed & sweet treats everywhere rejoice), it is something I hope to be more mindful of!

roasted broccoli and chick pea bowl with shredded parmesanWith making healthier choices now that we are an Old Married Couple and want to try to avoid all the Happiness Weight that comes with Happily Ever After, meals like this will become a regular addition to our diets. Continue reading Roasted Broccoli and Chick Peas

Sausage Brats and Beer with Mustard over Egg Noodles

Sausage Brats and Beer with Mustard over Egg Noodles

Quick, Delicious, Flavorful, Filling – this simple noodle dish can be thrown together on a busy work-night, is perfect reheated as leftovers, but has enough flavor flair that you can serve to guests! This Noodle Dinner is filled with some of your favorite flavors: beer, 

Mushroom and Cauliflower Casserole

Mushroom and Cauliflower Casserole

During the cooler months when we are craving rich delicious casseroles, our wardrobes often suffer. Eating rich and delicious foods shouldn’t always mean that you need to fill your diet with tons of fat and calories which make you need to buy new clothes! Very 

Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp Pad Thai

Take-Out is Easy. BUT – Easy is not always good (or healthy or cost effective). Instead of reaching for the phone the next time you are craving Thai Food, just make the take-out in your own kitchen!

better than takeout made at home pad thaiThis Pad Thai comes together so quickly once you start putting things in the pan, so be sure that you have your ingredients prepped and set aside before starting the process. The longest part of this whole dish is waiting for your pasta water to come to a boil!

take-out style shrimp pad thai at home

 better than takeout make your own shrimp pad thai

Because I love to save money AND Continue reading Shrimp Pad Thai