TORTELLINI SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SPINACH

INGREDIENTS   Soup 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground Italian Sausage 1/2 cup diced onion about 1/2 medium sized onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes 32 ounces vegetable broth chicken works too 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil salt and pepper to taste 9 ounces refrigerated tortellini 2 cups packed fresh spinach Crostini 6 Baguette slices (about 1/3 of a baguette) 1 tablespoon Butter 2 tablespoons Freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese INSTRUCTIONS  Soup Heat a large, heavy bottomed pan over … Read more

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

I made the entire salad up in the early afternoon, tossed it with a bit of the dressing (to keep it from drying out) and refrigerated it until dinner time. Then I added more salad dressing right before serving!  Here’s how you make it: Ingredients 8 oz corkscrew-shaped pasta ¾c Italian-style salad dressing ¼c mayonnaise 2c chopped, cooked rotisserie … Read more

Easy Taco Stew

INGREDIENTS:1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans in chili sauce, undrained1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted1 cup waterbaked corn tortilla chips (I prefer … Read more

Breakfast Casserole Supreme

Ingredients1/4 cup margarine1 small sweet onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 (24 ounce) bags frozen hash brown potatoes12 eggs, beaten1/2 lb cubed ham or 1/2 lb thin sliced ham or 1/2 lb cooked crumbled bacon or 1/2-1 lb sausage3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Melt margarine and place in the bottom … Read more

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients 1 lb Ground beef 1 c. Onion chopped 2 c. Bell peppers chopped 15 oz. Can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions 15 oz. Can tomato sauce 3 c. Beef broth ½ tsp Oregano ½ tsp Basil Salt and pepper to taste 1 c. White rice Instructions Brown your meat and drain completely. Place … Read more

Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet

Ingredients 1 pound package cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp. salted butter 1 roma tomato, diced 2 leaves basil, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp. all purpose flour 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Instructions In … Read more

Chicken Caprese – 30 Minutes or Less Meal

Ingredients 6 Fully Cooked Frozen Grilled Chicken Breasts 8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella cheese 2-3 Large tomatoes Herbs de Provence Fresh chopped basil 1 c. Balsamic vinegar ¼ c. Brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place 6 fully cooked frozen grilled chicken breasts onto a baking sheet, and … Read more

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Ingredients 8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken 12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and chopped Instructions Bring a … Read more

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Ingredients 2 lbs. Ground beef 10 Corn tortillas ½ Medium onion chopped 1 Package taco seasoning 1 Can chopped green chilis 1 Can corn drained 1 Can black beans drained 1 Can diced tomatoes 1 C. Sour cream 1 C. Taco blend cheese Chopped green onions for garnish Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. … Read more

4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole (Quick & Easy)

Ingredients 1 (1lb) box medium pasta shells1lb ground beef2 (10oz) cans tomato soup2 cups shredded cheddar1 cup shredded mozzarella1/2 cup watergarlilc, salt & pepper to taste Instructions Cook and drain the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease and 9×13 baking dish. In a large skillet, brown … Read more

20 Minute Meatball Soup

INGREDIENTS1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons tomato paste3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1 bay leafSalt & pepper to taste2 teaspoons cornstarch2 packages (16 oz.) frozen meatballs8 oz. rotini pasta1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 cup milk PREPARATIONAdd crushed … Read more

Crock Pot Chicken Chili

Ingredients 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 1 envelope (1 3/8 oz) chili seasoning mix 1 qt canned tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) corn, undrained 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1⁄2 cup salsa Directions Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and sear the … Read more

Vegetable Barley Soup – I Can’t Wait For Dinnertime!

Who here loves a hot, steamy bowl of homemade veggie soup? I bet that would be all of you! I am an avid fan of soup during the winter months. When the cold wind is whipping around outside and your the air hurts your face there is nothing better to come home to than a … Read more