Recipes that are easy and good
There have been a number of times this summer I wanted to grill ribs but just did not want to take the time. When I saw this Grilled BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe I couldn’t resist and decided to give in. It is true that most of the flavor is in the sauce and this … Read more
Through the years tuna pasta salads have turned into a staple for this family. When we can’t figure out what to have for dinner this is our favorite go to recipe. You can use this Simple Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe as a side dish, or main dish, and is even great for pot lucks … Read more
This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a little bit of work but well worth the effort. The end result is juicy sauteed chicken breast meat engulfed in a rich creamy cheese sauce served over fettuccine. I followed the recipe as written and the results were excellent. This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe caught my attention because … Read more
Anyone that plants a garden quickly leans that a few zucchini plants usually amount to an over abundance of zucchinis. I decided to put them to good use and do a couple of recipe posts using fresh zucchini. For the first one I decided on this Zucchini Nut Muffins Recipe and will follow it up … Read more
I don’t very often run into pork rib recipes that have an Asian hint to them. When I saw this Slow Cooker Chinese Pork Ribs Recipe I decided to give it a try. I was not sure how well the orange marmalade would combine with the recipe but it all seemed to go together … Read more
I wanted to fire up the grill but I did not have the time for a marinade so I decided on this Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe. The recipe for the glaze looked really good and there was almost no prep time involved. This recipe was also a little different because most of the … Read more
I was looking for a really good side dish to go with some grilled chicken. This Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Looked really good and had an excellent blend of cheeses. This is a very simple recipe and if you start it at about the same time you fire up the grill it should be ready to … Read more
I have wanted to do a Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipe for some time. The original plan was for a Chicago style pizza, but I ran into some issues obtaining the ingredients that I needed to complete the recipe. So mainly what happened is; I wound up with a combination of the two. I don’t like … Read more
There are so many times I need a side dish to go along with a grilling recipe and as a result I get tempted when I am at the market to save some time and grab a flavored rice mix. The fact is that homemade does not take a lot longer and in my opinion … Read more
After a successful fishing trip over the weekend everyone was in the mood for a fish fry. As kind of a tradition we usually serve baked beans as a side dish along with the fish. I usually make this dish totally from scratch, but I needed to same some time, so I decided on this … Read more
Grilled burgers with fresh tomatoes are always a favorite here. When I saw this Classic Grilled Hamburger Recipe I had to give it a try. The recipe looked pretty basic; but when I prepared the sauce, I was amazed at how good it was. The rest of the family confirmed this, as dinner neared an … Read more
I had some boneless skinless chicken breasts in the freezer and needed something I could get on by noon, so I choose this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Recipe. This is a very simple recipe and there’s a good chance you might have everything on hand you need. I liked this recipe because I could prepare … Read more
For a long time I put off making stuffed cabbage because I didn’t want to deal with rolling the cabbage leaves. It seemed to me like It would be time consuming because of the time involved precooking the cabbage. I have had stuffed cabbage in restaurants on occasion and thought it was pretty good. I … Read more
Like in most parts of the country it has been really hot here so I have been grilling and using the slow cooker a lot. It is 90 degrees here again so I decided to fire up the grill for this Grilled BBQ Pork Chop Recipe. It doesn’t get any easier than this. This … Read more
With the 4th of July coming up I thought this Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe would be a good choice for a recipe post. This is a very simple recipe that goes great with grilled burgers, chicken or pork on the grill. This recipe does not take long to prepare, but be sure to allow … Read more
I have been cooking a lot of hamburgers and hot dogs lately so I was in the mood for something a little different. This Southwestern Spaghetti Recipe caught my eye and I decided to give it a try. My family really likes spaghetti dishes but it is usually the Italian version that is on the … Read more
I was so excited when I was chosen by Glam and Hebrew National hot dogs to host a hot dog party. All Hot Dogs are not created equal, and it doesn’t matter how good the hot dog recipe is; if you don’t have a good all beef hot dog when you create it, you … Read more
This time of the year with so much grilling and outdoor cooking going on cold salads are real popular. Almost all recipes seem to have a basic recipe behind them. This is a simple Old Fashion Potato Salad Recipe that is pretty much basic, but you can add or subtract anything you would like which … Read more
I was really tight for time but Barbeque Ribs really sounded good. When I saw this Slow Cooker Barbeque Ribs Recipe I couldn’t resist trying it. What caught my eye with this recipe is that it cooks in the oven for about a half an hour before it goes in the slow cooker. I … Read more
Hot summer afternoons and evenings make for great poolside parties. Fire up the grill and serve your guests these Grilled Western burgers; they’ll be talking about them long after the party is over. This recipe is one of my favorites. It is a simple recipe combining grilled burgers, sliced bacon topped with melted cheddar, deep … Read more