Herbed Potato & Sausage Hash

Hey! Credit to my 9 year old for coming up with this recipe. He opened and cut the sausage so I would make it for lunch….. and I have plenty of herbs from the garden. Added a few potatoes and this was lunch. Delicious. Hearty. Easy summer lunch. I am raising a genius- a future…

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Shrimp Curry Pasta

Dinner in 20 minutes! That seems to be the themes of our dinner…. and also not heating up the house so much. So here’s a great meal, packed with some of my favorite spices and coconut milk with a little cheese! Or a lot of cheese. Totally your choice. A fun twist to your pasta…

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Easy Cashew Chicken- A 20 minute meal

Easy dinners are my jam. This one takes only 20 minutes, you can add vegetables from your garden to make it go further, or add rice for a heartier meal. Cashew chicken is a favorite around here. Cashew Chicken 1 lb. ground chicken 2 cups diced celery 4 oz. shredded carrots 1/2 white onion 3…

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Orange Coconut Mahi Mahi

Husband LOVED this dinner. It’s pretty easy, and tastes like a dream. A tropical dream. I knocked my own socks off. WOW. Orange Coconut Mahi Mahi 1 lb. mahi filets, or 4 small pieces mahi mahi Olive oil I orange 1 lb. asparagus 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 2 cups cooked rice 3 green…

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Grandma Lu’s Eggs A La King

This is my Grandma Lu. She was fearless. She could ride bare back better than anyone. She would wear bikinis and rope swing into ponds. She was in many an old western movies- made in Kanab by her family ranch back in the day. She met movie stars….. John Wayne just to name one. She…

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Spicy Bacon Gnocchi in 20 Minutes

Gnocchi is a favorite around our house… and when I’m in doubt of what to make for dinner, and I have like 20 minutes, Gnocchi is what’s for dinner. I’m always thinking of new ways to serve it. Here’s a spicy version, with BACON because Benson wanted bacon for dinner. Everyone was happy. Spicy Bacon…

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Lemon Broccoli Pasta- easy weeknight meal

Easy weeknight meals. That’s what we all need. And if it takes just one pan to prepare, and vegetables are included, it’s a WIN in my book. Lemon Broccoli Pasta 1 lb. pasta 1 lb. broccoli florets, fresh 4 quarts water 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken) 1 lemon, zest and…

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NEW Hamburger Fried Rice w/ Studio 5

This is a fantastic NEW 20 minute meal…. thanks Studio 5 for a dinner rescue once again. Hamburger Fried Rice Olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup diced celery 1 small sweet onion diced 1 tbsp. dried parsley 3-4 drops smoke flavoring 1 tsp. garlic 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups cooked rice (I…

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Baked Spaghetti

Use your leftover pasta to create this easy, tasty and comforting dish. Any kind of leftover pasta will do. Penne, Ziti, Linguine, Lemon Picatta…. Do you have leftover pasta in the fridge? Raise your hand? #usewhatyouhave You ALL know my motto. I love the challenge of using what you have. And making something new again.…

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