I love when I create a dish that looks and tastes sophisticated, but is very easy to make. Italian sausage bruschetta is definitely one of these dishes. It’s perfect to serve at parties or it can be used to make an everyday dinner feel special. Ingredients 2 mild or spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed 1 cup Pomi diced tomatoes … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage Bruschetta
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Cauliflower Crust for Quiche
The first time I heard "cauliflower" and "crust" in the same sentence I cringed. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, so it tends to have a pungent aroma and somewhat bitter flavor. However, it’s also rich in nutrients. After seeing several recipes for cauliflower pizza crusts, I decided to try to make one for quiche. (I just can’t bring … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Crust for Quiche
Easy Mexican Lasagna
I really enjoy spending time in the kitchen experimenting with recipes. However, there are days when I really need to prepare dinner quickly and with ease. This is one of the recipes I turn to on those days. Ingredients 1 lb. ground meat (I use ground turkey) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¼ cup taco … [Read more...] about Easy Mexican Lasagna
Cornbread-Topped BBQ Bake
I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, so I was hesitant to put this recipe on our menu. However, I'm glad I decided to give it a try! It is flavorful, filling, and affordable. Cornbread-Topped BBQ Bake Adapted from this recipe at kraftrecipes.com. Meat and sauce ingredients -1 lb. ground turkey -1 medium onion, chopped -2 teaspoons minced … [Read more...] about Cornbread-Topped BBQ Bake
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Spaghetti
This hearty, cheesy dish is one of my favorite casseroles. I’ve been making it for so long that I can’t remember where I initially came across the recipe. Regardless of where it originated, I’m glad I found it! Ingredients 16 oz. spaghetti pasta ½ lb. ground turkey 4-6 mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Creamy Turkey Mushroom Spaghetti
Cheeseburger Macaroni
This recipe for cheeseburger macaroni is the result of my efforts to make a healthier, homemade equivalent to the Hamburger Helper® variety that bears the same name (this was one of my husband’s favorite meals back before we got married). This homemade version is simple and calls for affordable ingredients. It’s also pretty … [Read more...] about Cheeseburger Macaroni
Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup
As I’ve adopted the habit of menu planning, I’ve realized that there are a number of basic recipes that are essential to preparing the meals on my menus. Paramount among these are cheese sauce and cream of mushroom soup. If I wanted to save a little time and effort, I could use a processed cheese product (e.g., Velveeta) instead of … [Read more...] about Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup
Maple-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake
I don’t know why I’d not previously considered combining pears, maple syrup, and spice cake, but I’m sure glad I thought of it last week! In order to make my idea come to life, I augmented a spice cake recipe that I found on allrecipes.com (you can see the original, pear- and maple-free recipe here). Ingredients 2 pears (firm enough that … [Read more...] about Maple-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake
