Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti

Get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes with this delicious Easy Baked Ziti! With only six ingredients, this baked pasta is cheesy, easy to put together, and is lower in sodium.  This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Happy Tuesday,…

Frito Taco Salad

Frito Taco Salad

Jazz up your regular dinner salad with a delicious, southern Frito Taco Salad! Crunchy romaine, fresh tomatoes, kidney beans, cheddar cheese, Catalina dressing and of course… Fritos!  If you know someone who doesn’t like salad, this recipe is your jam. There’s no better way to get someone to eat lettuce than covering it in cheese, beans…

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Fresh shrimp are breaded with Panko, cornflakes and sweetened coconut flakes and baked until crunchy. These coconut shrimp are served with a sweet chili mayo sauce. Perfect for a party appetizer or even your next meal!  You don’t even want to know how long these lasted after I took their picture. But I’m not going…

Chunky Walnut Pesto Pasta with Sauteed Baby Portobello Mushrooms

Chunky Walnut Pesto Pasta with Sauteed Baby Portobello Mushrooms

California Walnuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil and a splash of cream make up this rich, chunky pesto. Served with pasta and sauteed baby portobello mushrooms!  I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am…

Smoked Mozzarella Grilled Cheese with Mushrooms & Onions

Smoked Mozzarella Grilled Cheese with Mushrooms & Onions

Love grilled cheese? Fancy things up by adding gourmet smoked fresh mozzarella cheese and savory additions such as sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions.  I love grilled cheese. I remember coming home from a long day at school and pulling up a chair to the stove-top to make my own grilled cheese sandwich– with potato bread…

Creamy Spinach & Rice Stuffed Portobellos

Creamy Spinach & Rice Stuffed Portobellos

Portobello mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, garlic, and brown rice; made creamy with sour cream and Parmesan. Topped with Monterrey jack and baked until cheesy and soft, these stuffed portobello mushrooms make an easy and quick weeknight meal, plus they’re SO good!  Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the USA Rice #ThinkRice campaign as a…

Black Bean and Roasted Poblano Rodeo Pizza

Black Bean and Roasted Poblano Rodeo Pizza

A crispy flat bread topped with sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers and black beans.  Around this time last year, I participated in a fun Recipe Redux challenge that encouraged us to create a yummy, different type of pizza! My boyfriend (now fiance) told me he wanted to try roasted poblano…

Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with Sesame Kale and Couscous

Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with Sesame Kale and Couscous

·    An Asian twist on an Italian favorite! This barbecue-like sauce is full of the punch of vinegar, sweetness from honey, and umami from the oyster and soy sauce. Try this Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with a side of Sesame Kale and whole wheat couscous for a savory lunch or dinner.  Last year I…

Asian Udon Noodle Salad with Pan Seared Tofu & Toasted Sesame Dressing

Asian Udon Noodle Salad with Pan Seared Tofu & Toasted Sesame Dressing

·    What’s for lunch this week? I made a big batch of ingredients for Asian Udon Noodle Salad, with pan seared extra-firm tofu and a toasted sesame oil dressing.  This salad packs nicely in lunch containers and can be tossed together quickly at work! I’m super excited for my Udon Noodle SAlad #lunchthisweek. Today’s…

Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale, Pecans & Parmesan

Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale, Pecans & Parmesan

·    Roasted butternut squash, tossed with garlic, olive oil and Italian parsley along with fresh kale, chopped pecans and shaved parmesan. Makes for a great warm side dish! The new year has started off pretty crazy for us! We’ve jumped right into wedding planning, and already have our date and venue set. We just…