Cilantro Pesto Pasta
For a long time I’ve been wanting to try Rachael Ray’s cilantro pesto pasta. I used her recipe as a starting point, but reduced the oil, omitted the pasta water, changed…
Ratatouille (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
Ratatouille is a classic French dish of stewed vegetables. My version is super simple since it cooks in the slow cooker or pressure cooker you have your hands free to…
Wonton Soup
When I get sick I don’t crave the traditional chicken noodle soup like most people. I tend to crave Wonton, Egg Drop, or Hot and Sour Soup. I’ve always been…
Applesauce Muffins
We love these muffins. The applesauce and spices remind me of Fall, and the whole wheat flour gives them a hearty crumb. I like these muffins best cold, so I…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe, with a few of my adjustments (adding whole wheat flour and replacing 1/2 the butter with yogurt). I list the chocolate chips as optional, but…
Spaghetti Carbonara
This combination of pasta, eggs, cheese and bacon is simple, elegant, flavorful and crowd pleasing. I’ve added peas and/ or mushrooms when I wanted more nutrition, used regular or whole…
Corn and Avocado Salad
This is the perfect side dish for any Mexican or Southwest inspired meal. It’s really versatile also. You could leave out the corn, or add bell pepper, black beans, quinoa…
Sweet Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Initially I was skeptical at the idea of these enchiladas thinking they would be fusion food gone wrong, but to my surprise I really love this unexpected combination of sweet,…
