Dinner
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
I never knew that I liked butternut squash until my friend made me roasted butternut squash soup. Ever since then, this soup has been a fall staple in my home. We make this at least twice a month. It is…
Smoked Gouda, Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Pasta
Words cannot describe how delicious this pasta is. This pasta recipe came to me on accident. One night I put my husband in charge of making dinner. He had made chicken and pasta. There was nothing wrong with it, it…
Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Garlic Spinach Wine Sauce
Trader Joe’s Inspired Recipe If you have never had Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli, I highly recommend you try them out. They are so good. Adding them to this sauce makes them even more desirable. When my husband and I…
Tuscan Asparagus & Tomato Pasta
Want an easy but delicious dinner idea filled with veggies? This pasta is packed with flavor and veggies. I am not one who loves veggies, or really likes them at all. To be honest, I avoid them at all costs.…
Creamy Bang Bang Shrimp
These bang bang shrimp are to die for. They are crispy, creamy, tangy and oh so delicious. My in-laws own a fish market in Indiana, so they have the hook-ups on the seafood. Every time they visit, they bring us…
Easy Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Crockpot meals are my favorite. You put all of your ingredients in one pot, let it cook all day long. At the end of the day, your meal is ready for you, and your house smells wonderful. These Crockpot Italian…
Crispy Oven-Baked Thai Chili Chicken Wings
These Thai Chili Chicken Wings are perfectly crispy and sticky with an irresistible combination of spicy and sweet. The wings are oven-baked to perfection adding a healthy twist. The inspiration for these wings came from my hostessing days at Houlihan’s.…
Romantic Valentines Day Dinners for Two
I have always loved Valentines day because it was an excuse to have a nice dinner and spoil my husband. When we first started dating we used to make a bigger deal about Valentines day. Now, 10 years later, we…
Simple Neapolitan Pizza Dough
This Neapolitan pizza dough is perfectly crispy and chewy. My favorite is to top it with a crushed tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto and arugula. The dough takes only about 20 minutes to prepare, but you do have to let…