This was my first attempt at making homemade mac & cheese. Unfortunately I thought it turned out really gritty and was unimpressed. Mac & cheese is one of my favorite foods so I am determined to find the perfect recipe. Although this recipe was okay and I would suggest it to other people ( I made adjustments to the posted recipe to correct the flaws in the batch I … Continue reading Stovetop Bacon Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 Small Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes (Chopped) 3 T Sundried Tomato Oil (drained from jar) 2 T. Olive Oil 1 1/2 C. Half & Half 1 Box Penne Pasta 1 1/2 C. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 C. Shredded Parmesan Cheese 3 t. Italian Seasoning 1 T. Paprika 1 T. Chili … Continue reading 144 Chicken Pasta
When I first thought about taking up clean eating I wasn’t sure it was for me. I thought I would have to give up on my long time love affair with pasta. I was overjoyed when I did a little bit of research and discovered nothing could be further from the truth. I could still have all the pasta I wanted as long as I … Continue reading Baked Ziti
Pretty standard and straightforward recipe. Not one of my favorites but its nice when you’re in a pinch for dinner ideas and is always a crowd favorite. I like to keep everything separate when serving that way if there are leftovers they keep better in the fridge or you can reuse parts in other recipes. Ingredients: 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders 1 Egg 1/2 … Continue reading Easy Chicken Parmesan
This is my own take on one of my favorite items from the Macy’s Deli. In college I worked a part time job at Macy’s in the summer and this was my go to lunch until the Deli was closed at our location. After pouting for a brief period I decided to try to make it on my own and was thrilled when I came up … Continue reading Toasted Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad
I’m always trying to put a new twist on an old favorite during busy weeknights. This Cajun Chicken Alfredo is one of my most resent experiments and was a huge hit with my boyfriend. I think this is probably his favorite recipe so far. The bigger the pan the better, I actually ended up using my wok and still filled the pan. Ingredients: 1 box … Continue reading Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 Box Bow tie Pasta 1 Zucchini Squash (sliced) 1/2 Red, Green & Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced) 1 C. Button Mushrooms (sliced) 1 Cup Broccoli Florets 1 Bundle of Asparagus tips 1/2 C. Red Onion Sliced 1/4 C. Olive Oil 3 T. Greek Seasoning 1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese Dressing: 1/4 C. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1 t. Fresh Oregano (minced) 1 t. Black Pepper … Continue reading Greek Pasta Primavera
Ingredients: 1 Box Orzo 1/2 C. Pitted Kalamata Olives 1/2 Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes (drained) 3 T. Capers 1/3 C. Chopped Red Onions Fetta Cheese Greek Dressing Directions: Cook Orzo according to box instructions. Add Olives, Tomatoes, Capers and Onions to Pasta. Toss in Dressing. Serve sprinkled with Feta Cheese. Great when paired with Greek Grilled Chicken. Continue reading Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This recipe combines three of my favorite things, lemon; pasta; and cheese. This is my version of a grown up herb mac n’ cheese. The first time I made this I rushed the recipe and ended up with crunchy orzo (yuck) be patient and the results are well worth it. Ingredients: 2 T. Olive Oil 1 T. Butter 2 C. Orzo Pasta 1 Large Clove … Continue reading Parmesan Orzo with Lemon & Thyme
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Stew Meat 1/4 C. Flour 3 T. Olive Oil 3 C. Sliced Mushrooms 1 Medium Onion-Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic-Mined 1/2 C. Red Wine 1 C. Beef Broth 1/2 t. Paprika 1 T. Dijon Mustard 1 T. Grainy Mustard 3/4 C. Sour Cream 3 T. Butter Salt & Pepper Directions: Cut beef into bite size slices, salt and pepper Dust beef with flour … Continue reading Easy Beef Stroganoff
