Fettuccine with Zucchini, Tomatoes , Pesto and Cheese

I’ve been trying to bring some new routines into my life. I am trying to find ways to unwind in the evening without watching TV or perusing the internet. Word Searches are becoming a favorite and I’ve been trying to flip through some magazines that have been piling up, but never get a chance to […]

Mexican Tortilla Bake

          I’ve been struggling in the dinner department. I’ve never considered my kids to be ‘picky eaters’, but man, they have been throwing me some curve balls lately. I made this BRAND NEW recipe last night. I popped Mexican Tortilla Bake in the oven, hoping my kids would say it was […]

Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash was a side in our Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner and I thought it deserved it’s own blog post. You can hardly call this a recipe, because it is so very, very simple to make. Nothing says Fall, quite like acorn squash. The squash was a perfect side for our turkey dinner, as well […]

Mexican Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash

I have been trying my best to cook with lots and lots of fresh ingredients. I love baking spaghetti squash and incorporating different flavors to it. The end result is always amazing and it’s super fun to make! Last week, I put a little Mexican spin on some spaghetti squash. My family loved it and […]

Veggie Skillet

Good Morning. A Veggie Skillet and Coffee is served. I have been trying to omit cheese from my diet, which has been difficult at times for this vegetarian. I love cheese! To be honest, when I incorporate avocado, I don’t miss it. At all. ‪ What I used: 1.5 pounds of Red Skin Potatoes 1 […]

Spinach/Artichoke Grilled Cheese

I love Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! My family enjoys them too, but definitely not as much as me. I have been a vegetarian for 17 years, so I’ve had quite a few Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in my life.  Not the standard Grilled Cheese Sandwich though. I love adding veggies to my sandwich, and lots of them. […]

Veggie Pot Pies

              This dish is extremely versatile. Choose veggies that you love and add as much as you would like of each. You could also incorporate diced chicken if you prefer. I did not follow a recipe. I diced up a little bit of everything I had.  I made one […]

Best Chicken Dinner Ever (Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower)

Yesterday, I battled a migraine all morning and afternoon. I had chicken in my fridge that I needed to make for dinner. I wanted a super easy recipe, so I hopped on Pinterest, located the search bar and typed “Baked Chicken”. I clicked on the first recipe that came up and loved what I saw. […]

Baked Spaghetti Squash

                      Baked Spaghetti Squash What you will need: 2 Large Spaghetti Squash 2 Tablespoons of Butter Parmesan Cheese Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Oregano Garlic Salt Pepper What to do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Give each spaghetti squash a […]

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes – This recipe yields approximately 6 thick, medium sized pancakes.           What you will need: 4 Cups of Pancake Mix (My favorite is Meijer Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix) 1 Cup of Canned Pumpkin 2 Tablespoons of Light Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon Approximately 2 ½ cups of cold […]