Quick & Easy

  • Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles

    In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you).  I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”.  Laura is with us… Continue reading

    Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
  • Candied Bourbon Pecans

    My friend Heather recently gave me a Hy-Vee magazine that came to her in the mail (she’s an Aisles Online fan) and it has some cool appetizer recipes that I thought I might try.  The first contestant is these pecans….warning,… Continue reading

    Candied Bourbon Pecans
  • Yummy Crescent Roll Ups

    The perfect recipe for tailgating or watching football – what can you not like about creme cheese, bacon, jalapenos?  I sure cannot think of anything!  Tried these a few weeks ago, and they did not last long at all.  Super… Continue reading

    Yummy Crescent Roll Ups
  • A birthday, and the EASIEST chicken and rice you’ll ever find….

    My little girl turned 30 today (I had her when I was VERY young 🙂 ) and this post is a tribute to her.   She wrote a blog post today titled “20 Thoughts on Turning 30” and item #18… Continue reading

  • Cheesy Chili Rice

    At our house, anything that even vaguely leans toward Mexican food is the bomb!  I’m sharing this easy side dish that goes with anything: Take cooked rice, throw in a little this and that, and voila, in 20 minutes you’re… Continue reading

  • Chicken Mushroom Lasagna

    The price and ease of a rotisserie chicken makes chicken creations very attractive in our busy lives.  This recipe was shared with me by a very good friend, Betty!  Meet Betty: Ignore the fact that her hubster has on that… Continue reading

  • Ham and Gruyere Quiche

    I love quiche and gruyere is one my favorite cheeses, although pretty darn pricey, but I thought I’d take a shot at this recipe, adapted from Food Network Magazine.  I took it to work and it was a hit, so thought… Continue reading

    Ham and Gruyere Quiche
  • Yummy Potato Casserole

    This is not your traditional tater casserole.  Nothing healthy about it, but with Easter approaching, I wanted to share as it would be a delicious addition to your meal. Keep in mind that this casserole may use shredded frozen potatoes… Continue reading

  • An EASY, yet fancy dessert!

    I LOVE creme brulee — actually, I love custard-type desserts.  I don’t make them often, but dinner at a friend’s house called for a little yummo action. I wanted to share this super easy recipe, because it’s not at all… Continue reading

  • Crockpot Crack

    Not that we all need more chocolate this time of year, but hey, it’s the holidays, and we all need some good go-to’s for family, friends, work, etc. So here’s another drug recipe — well, not really.  A co-worker makes… Continue reading