I am rather picky when it comes to macaroni and cheese. I don’t like it too gloppy or too dry and I need some kind of flavor coming through besides straight cheese. This grown up macaroni and cheese or Roasted Broccoli Parmesan Pasta uses simple techniques and seasonings to make a very flavorful dish. Roasted…
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Greek Style Mason Jar Pasta Salads
Mason Jar Salads have been taking over the internet for a little while now. I already have a Mason Jar Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps on the blog. These Greek Style Mason Jar Pasta Salads are by my little sister. We meal prepped a bunch of things together one day and she made these for…
Turkey Sausage Rigatoni with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce
Pasta will always be one of my favorite dinners. I can truly go for pasta with a good marinara and some Parmesan cheese. My husband on the other hand needs to have meat along with his pasta dishes. He’s also super picky about tomatoes. I know. I don’t understand it either. This Turkey Sausage Rigatoni…
Roasted Tomato Blender Marinara
When friends call with extra tomatoes, I take them up on it. I love to make marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes. It’s actually not as difficult as it seems. You really don’t need to peel the tomatoes. My Fresh Tomato Basil Marinara is made with the traditional beefsteak tomatoes. This Roasted Tomato Blender Marinara is…
Just Like Homemade Turkey Bolognese
People always ask if my bolognese sauce is homemade. My answer? Well , sort of 😉 The truth is a good jarred pasta sauce only has fresh ingredients you can read and the texture and flavors only add to your homemade sauce. With some additions and your slow cooker, your sauce can rival any restaurant….
Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs
When I like something, I love trying to see how many ways I can infuse that flavor into new things. Start a Google search for buffalo chicken [insert anything here] and apparently a lot of people agree. I love eggplant Parmesan and these Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs were my way of simplifying and adding a more…
Cauliflower Mushroom Mac and Cheese
I love macaroni and cheese. I recently celebrated my 34th birthday (no shame in my age game) and my husband took me to a restaurant called The Wine Kitchen. Wine of course and the most amazing macaroni and cheese was on the menu. The blend of cheese made it the perfect adult mac and cheese. …
One Pan Healthy Lasagna Bake
Anyone else frustrated that these winter months are filled with comfort food cravings instead of salads? I know I should be working on my summer body. Soon the chunky sweaters are gone, and we are left with the ugly truth. As I try to tread the line on eating too many carbs, I am…
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
I love kale. There I said it. I know it’s not the most popular thing to say in some circles, but I really do love kale. The last picnic I attended, I brought kale chips. I made everyone try one. As expected some loved them and some did not. Bottom line- I am an ambassador…
Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna
I know we’ve all seen those zucchini “noodle” recipes floating around the internet. While I enjoy a zoodle as much as the next person, in lasagna, I need the noodle. My husband needs the meat, and neither of us is a fan of ricotta. As you can imagine this Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna pretty much answers…