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Easy Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Sausage, peppers, and onions are tossed with simple Italian seasonings and then roasted to perfection for an easy meal that can be enjoyed over rice, pasta, or as the best sausage sandwiches. Easy, colorful, and hearty. This meal is versatile comfort food at its best.  The most basic of ingredients – sausage, vegetables, and seasonings…

Pasta with Escarole, Sausage, and Beans

The classic Tuscan pairing of beans and greens meets sausage and pasta for nourishing comfort food the whole family will enjoy. If I told you that eight ounces of pasta could generously feed four adults and up to six depending on appetite, you may be skeptical. The following recipe, however, accomplishes that in a most…

Valentine’s Day Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

A simple message of love can begin with something as simple as a cookie cutter. 💘  Grilled cheese and tomato soup have long been considered a match made it heaven…one that becomes infinitely more fabulous with a festive (and extremely easy) presentation. When I was a child, I fully preferred chicken noodle soup to tomato, so…

Pepper Jack Tomato Soup

Bright tomato flavor is balanced by a hint of creaminess and mild kick in this takeoff of a restaurant favorite. Easy to make and especially tasty with the optional toppings.  Those who live in the South Central, Pennsylvania area may be familiar with the pepper jack tomato soup at Isaac’s, a small chain of restaurants…

Pasta with Escarole, Sausage, and Beans

The classic Tuscan pairing of beans and greens meets sausage and pasta for nourishing comfort food the whole family will enjoy. If I told you that eight ounces of pasta could generously feed four adults and up to six depending on appetite, you may be skeptical. The following recipe, however, accomplishes that in a most…

Pork & Sauerkraut (with lots of options)

Get ready for a New Year filled with luck and good health with this traditional dish, which can be customized in several ways to keep everyone happy!  (slow cooker and oven method)   There seems to be two distinct camps where pork and sauerkraut is concerned: those who love it and those who…well…tolerate it. Growing…

Mother’s Day Menus

Planning a meal to celebrate the special moms in your life but need a little inspiration? From breakfast in bed to brunch and dinner, the following recipes are sure to delight with minimal effort. Helpful menus pairings are included.     We hope for the best on Mother’s Day, but the age-old joke often involves…

From the Recipe Box: Edition 2!

In this recurring series, I dig into my decades-old recipe box (I guess I should say boxes!) and share three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years, STILL haven’t made it to the blog. A little different than my usual posts, this is more like an old-fashioned recipe swap. (Feel free to rifle through…

Pasta with Speedy Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce

An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal.  Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a fabulous…

Honey Deuce

A cocktail version of raspberry lemonade and the official drink of the US Open, you don’t need to be a tennis fan to love this refreshing drink! People go to the US Open for the tennis. But the official drink of this long-standing tennis tournament lures throngs of fans as well. When I first heard…

Confetti Salad

A big bowl of this colorful salad comes together easily and is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and at-the-ready meals throughout the week! A fresh, colorful addition to a backyard barbecue or potluck, this vibrant salad is equally well suited to packed lunches and speedy dinners. The recipe has many attributes: filling fiber, plant-based protein,…

A Few of Our August Favorite Things

Need a little something to perk up the long, hot days of summer? From practical kitchen finds, treats for people and pets, activities for kids, must-see TV, and books, this month’s list of favorite things is bound to make those days a little more fun!   A Refreshing Pick-Me-Up Ann was recently introduced to Tru…

Easy Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Sausage, peppers, and onions are tossed with simple Italian seasonings and then roasted to perfection for an easy meal that can be enjoyed over rice, pasta, or as the best sausage sandwiches. Easy, colorful, and hearty. This meal is versatile comfort food at its best.  The most basic of ingredients – sausage, vegetables, and seasonings…

Pasta with Escarole, Sausage, and Beans

The classic Tuscan pairing of beans and greens meets sausage and pasta for nourishing comfort food the whole family will enjoy. If I told you that eight ounces of pasta could generously feed four adults and up to six depending on appetite, you may be skeptical. The following recipe, however, accomplishes that in a most…

Valentine’s Day Heart Brownies

A little ingenuity and a heart-shaped cookie cutter is all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special! A heart-shaped cookie cutter does it again.. Start with this classically delicious homemade brownie recipe (minus the Halloween candy theme), an equally scrumptious Nutella brownie, or store-bought brownies, with Ghirardelli leading the pack in my humble…

Valentine’s Day Cheerio’s Snack Mix

This creative (and low effort!) snack may be all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special this year. 💘     For years, this effortless, no-cook mix was a regular after-school and lunch box snack for my boys. Thanks to the simple combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, they continue to enjoy it now…

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