Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

Description I have been making this spaghetti recipe, from a dear family friend, for over 25 years. It is by far the best homemade sauce and meatballs we have ever had. I’ve also just fried the beef and added it to the sauce, then used it to make lasagna. Ingredients 1 (29 ounce) can whole … Read more

Easy Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajitas

Description Simple, healthy dinner that’s sure to please everyone’s taste buds. A favorite at our Mexican nights in college! Serve on tortillas with desired garnishes (cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, guacamole). Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried basil 10 ounces chicken tenderloins, sliced into strips … Read more

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Description A cheesy casserole with all of your favorite pizza toppings. I like to serve this with a salad and garlic bread. The leftovers are great. I have prepared this in advance and then taken it to potlucks in a slow cooker the next day. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked … Read more

Quick and Easy Burrito Casserole

Description Simple and easy burrito dish with lots of flavor that my kiddos LOVE. If I have a busy schedule and not a lot of time to whip up a hearty meal, this recipe is my go to! Enjoy! Serve with sour cream and hot sauce. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 package taco seasoning … Read more

Cuban Chicken

Description An unusual combination of ingredients. Yummy! Serve over rice. You can put rice into the pot to cook with everything else, but add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is done. One fewer pot to wash! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 … Read more

Mama’s Fab-u-lous Fajitas

Description My fajitas are finally perfected, it doesn’t get any better than this! Fo’ sho’! Serve in tortillas with picante sauce or salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and maybe guacamole. Ingredients ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon … Read more

Yellow Squash and Tofu Stir Fry

Description A great, quick vegetarian dish that includes yellow squash, zucchini, and tofu, making for a beautifully-colored dish. Top with cheese, if desired. You can use butter instead of olive oil, if desired. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size cubes 1 zucchini, cut … Read more

Italian Cream Soda

Description A watermelon and passion fruit flavored Italian cream soda. Ingredients 8 fluid ounces carbonated water ¾ fluid ounce passion fruit flavored syrup ¾ fluid ounce watermelon flavored syrup 1 fluid ounce half-and-half cream Instructions Fill a tall glass half full with ice. Fill to 2/3 with carbonated water. Pour in watermelon and passion fruit … Read more

Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Description Dinner will be done quick with this lovely recipe which uses a homemade teriyaki sauce. Ingredients ½ cup pineapple juice ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon toasted … Read more