Slow cookers make life so much easier so I try to use them as often as possible. These pork chops are very tasty and cooking them in the slow cooker makes them so tender. This recipe is definitely a family pleaser! The recipe calls for 1/4 cup rice to be added on top of the […]
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Aztec Casserole
I spent some time this past week browsing Pinterest in search of new recipes. This Aztec Casserole intrigued me since it seemed healthier than many of the mexican casseroles I have seen. The only unhealthy ingredient is the cheese and it could easily be substituted with low-fat cheese, or leave it off and this becomes […]
Shrimp Casserole
This yummy casserole is similar to many casseroles that I have cooked before. It contains onions, celery, rice, canned creamed soups and meat. The main difference is that this casserole includes shrimp. I don’t cook a lot of shrimp, but I really should. Shrimp is a healthy low fat food and cooks super […]
Pumpkin Risotto
I am so excited to share this authentic Italian recipe that I received from an Italian friend. While living in Italy we participated in the Amici program which matches American families with Italian families who share similar interests and whose kids are the same gender or close in age. We were matched with a wonderful […]
Comfy in the Kitchen: Crispy Orange Beef With Broccoli
I have decided to occasionally feature other blogs’ recipes that I have tried and enjoyed. The blogs I choose to feature will be ones that I enjoy reading, offer great recipes or cooking information, and share similar personal values. I would also like to begin featuring recipes from friends or followers, so if you would like to be featured on […]
Timballo di Riso ~ adventure in Italian cooking
This recipe comes from the Italian cooking school that I attended in the spring. When we arrived at the school each day we would go to a classroom where the head chef would brief us on the dishes that we were going to prepare. Sometimes between the briefing and walking to the kitchen the recipes would change, and we would make a […]
Bourbon Chicken
My family LOVES this Chinese inspired dish so much that I always double the recipe. The recipe calls for 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper making it pretty spicy. The first time I made it, my younger son took a drink after every bite. Now, I half the amount of red pepper. It still has a […]
Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
Risotto is a very popular Italian dish. I had never heard of risotto until we moved to Italy. There are many variates of risotto dishes and they are all delicious. It is easy to make, but does require a lot of attention while cooking, but it is so worth it! [puregallery]