Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

  This is a great tasting salad with the taste of garden freshness. It seems like every time I make a pasta salad we are using salad dressing or Mayo so I decided to go with something a little lighter for a change. The olive oil vinegar combination along with the other ingredients is a … Read more

Bow Tie Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

  I was asked to cook for a get together  at he Church. Cold salads always seem to go good for pot lucks or a  large get together. This Bow Tie Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe has good color due to the imitation crab meat; so it presents itself very well. The blend of flavors is … Read more

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe

I always think of Lasagna as being Italian with a tomato sauce of some kind. When my son requested I make this I was kind of surprised at the type of ingredients it had in it. I wasn’t sure about the spinach so I cut the amount down to one 10 oz box; the recipe … Read more

Chili Recipe

What a crazy winter; here in Upper Michigan we hardly have any snow which is highly unusual for us, however the cold is really hanging in there. It has been quite awhile since I made chili and with this cold weather I wanted a chili recipe with a little bit of a bite to it. … Read more

Cracker Barrel’s Hash Browns Casserole – Copycat Recipe

I used frozen hash browns but if you wanted to do the work I’m sure 2 pounds of diced potatoes would work just as well. This Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole is very simple to make and is delicious. We had leftovers so I froze some of it to take to work with me; it … Read more

Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe

I was looking for a dish to go with some shrimp we were cooking on the grill. We have some big eaters in the family and the shrimp was just not going to be enough. We all love cheese. This Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe really appealed to me. After asking the rest … Read more

Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

I love stuffed shells. I don’t make them very often because they are quite a bit of work. If you like tacos you will love this taco stuffed shells recipe. Be careful not to overcook the shells. You want the pasta to be firm enough, and in shape for stuffing. I cooked the shells while … Read more

3 Meat Pizza Casserole Recipe

Pizza was on the menu until I came across this 3 Meat Pizza Casserole Recipe. I didn’t feel like dealing with a crust, and this looked really good and it made a hit! This recipe has an excellent blend of flavors. This is a simple recipe-but there is some prep time involved. Graduation is right … Read more

Green Bean Casserole Recipe

What a great side dish. This Green Bean Casserole Recipe is just rich in flavor. It goes great with almost any main dish. I used fresh store bought beans for this recipe. I am sure frozen would also work. The gardening season will be here shortly. I cant wait for the fresh vegetables. Give this … Read more

Sloppy Joe Recipe

With football season here I am always looking for a recipe that will go great while watching a ball game. Serve this Sloppy Joe recipe with chips or fries and it is sure to be a hit with your football enthusiasts. Cook it ahead of time and keep it in a warming oven. I have … Read more

Simple Macaroni and Tomato Recipe

We have made this recipe in our home for years. We had some relatives doing construction work here a number of years ago. It was starting to get late so I figured I should invite them to dinner. I needed something simple and quick. At a loss of what to have, I decided on this … Read more

Salmon Corn Casserole Recipe

Living close to the Great Lakes there are times when Salmon fishing is really good here. A great way to preserve it, is to can it? If you have canned salmon on hand give this Salmon Corn Casserole Recipe a try; it’s really good and is a simple recipe to prepare. This is also a … Read more