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Skillet Chili
My husband doesn't like his chili "soupy", so I came up with this. Even my Dad likes it.
Garden Gazpacho
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.
Mexican Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Chipotle peppers and cilantro give this dish a very special, unique taste that will make everyone ask for more!
Taco Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Happy Saturday! We really have been on a burger kick lately! However, most of our burgers have been a bit boring. I decided that we needed to spice up our buns with a taco burger. This is a super easy recipe and tastes great. We used salsa, guacamole, che…
Baked Gnocchi with Zucchini and Tomatoes
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
My Grandma's Italian zucchini recipe baked to perfection with tender, potato gnocchi and fresh mozzarella cheese. It's warm and hearty, yet still healthy and flavorful. It's a family favorite that everyone will enjoy!
Olive Ascolane
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Olive ascolane are deliciously stuffed green olives which are breaded and fried. They are originally from the Le Marche region of Italy. Thankfully, they are widely found all over Italy, and are easily made at home. In Italy, I would mostly enjoy them as…
Herbed Potato Salad
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a really delicious salad that has almost no fat in it. It’s great flavor comes from the vinegar, herbs and salt. It’s also very versatile, it’s wonderful hot or at room temp but I didn’t care for it cold. Since it has no mayonnaise it can…
Mom's Italian Goulash
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is similar to the goulash my mom made for us when I was a child. It's loosely based on the original Hungarian version. I make this for my family and it's a crowd pleaser. It feeds a crowd too. I've added the shredded mozzarella & pecorino romano to t…
Ragu alla Bolognese
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 110 Minutes |
This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.
Bean Salad with Lime Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Healthy, colourful and delicious salad. Goes wonderfully with a BBQ or a great variation to your lunchbox.
Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Spicy vegetables and chicken are complimented by slightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth couscous seasoned with green onion, pignoli, and raisins.
Italian-style Goulash
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Thinly sliced zucchini coins are gently sauteed with onion, garlic and Italian seasonings then tossed with cooked ground beef and diced tomatoes only to simmer slowly before being tossed again with pasta and Parmesan cheese.
MOM'S SPECIAL BAKED ZITI
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Mom used to make this pasta on special days, like on Holidays and a lot of Sundays. It was a big treat for us. It's a lot of work because of all the ingredients that you have to prepare and layer but it's well worth it.
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
This a fantastic and comforting soup for a chilly winter night. I wanted to try making an enchilada soup, but have been getting home a little later these past few weeks. In comes the trusty crockpot! This soup turned out amazing. I love that it is a set…
TINOLANG MANOK ( CHICKEN GINGER STEW )
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My mom told me that this recipe was simply originated here in the Philippines. Filipinos are really well enough in preparing such kind of dishes due to its aromatic smell and taste. When you have come and tried to cook this recipe, provided with how it wa…
Spaghetti with beef, mushoom sauce and bits
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
My mom taught me how to prepare this dish because many people really admire her unique ability to cook and experiment foods as her own recipe. This was the dish that a lot of our neighbors and friend keep on asking us to prepare most of the time because o…
Grandma Nucci's Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The most delicious meatballs you will ever eat. With these babies, good cheese is everything. So toss your green plastic parmesan cylinder and buy some fresh grated romano, parmesean, or fontina! Sarah http://the-delicious-life.blogspot.com/
Creole Tomato Soup (Low Fat)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I truly hate the tomato soup that you get in cans and have as far back as I can remember. I had red bell pepper so that is what I used in this recipe even though it ask for green. The chunks of tomato, pepper and onion with the fragrant and flavorful herb…
Stuffed Peppers
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice. You can easily replace the beef with chicken or turkey for a healthy alternative.
Hamburger Stew
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My mother made this often when I was growing up and it was a staple in my house when my children were young. With just 3 ingredients, it's easy to see why this super-simple recipe would be popular with busy moms! I like to serve this with garlic toast and…
Teriyaki Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Sometimes you want a regular burger, and sometimes you want to change it up a little. This quick recipe is a great way to jazz up your burgers! Tangy teriyaki sauce and sweet pineapple add great flavor to this quick recipe. Serve them at your next part…
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Here’s a soup so tangy and packed with flavor, I refused to share it with anyone… not even MG. In fact, I went out of my way to call him up after I polished off my first bowl to say, “I made an amazing soup tonight… and guess what? You’re not ge…
Taco Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Yummy Quick meal your family will love!
Tex Mex Sloppy Joes with Honey Lime Coleslaw
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is my family's favorite version of sloppy joes. The meat mixture is loaded with beans, corn, chilies and smoky spices. The honey lime cole slaw is the perfect condiment. It's also delicious on tacos!
Taco French Bread Pizzas
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Making your own French bread pizzas at home is so easy, and when you make them yourself, you can use whatever flavor combination you like. This Mexican-style version is like eating a taco on bread rather than in a taco shell. It's just as delicious as it…





























