Confession: me and smoked Gouda have been having a relationship this summer. And it’s intense. I’ve been putting it on anything and everything: from my crackers to my scrambled eggs. Â I can’t stop. Â I won’t stop. Â I love smoked Gouda…
Greek Pasta Salad
Lookin’ for a pasta salad recipe to make for lunch this week? Â Or as a light supper or side? Â This one right here is a winner! Â Loads of my favorite Greek flavors all in one easy little pasta salad recipe….
Shrimp Caprese Pasta
I combined three of our favorite things into one dish: pasta, shrimp and a Caprese salad. You want to know my favorite thing about this recipe though? Â It came together in MINUTES! Â (And all the busy ladies said AMEN!) My…
Shrimp & Corn Pasta
I’m pretty sure that if I made my Shrimp & Corn Pasta every single night for supper, my family would not complain.  They love this recipe!  It’s simple, it’s quick and it’s delicious.  You should try it tonight! This recipe serves…
B.L.Tortellini Pasta Salad
‘Tis the season for PASTA SALADS!! Â I am obsessed with making and devouring these bowls of goodness. Â In the summer, I make one on Sunday afternoons and then eat on them all week (let’s be real, I eat it all…
Cilantro & Kale Pesto Shrimp Pasta
If you’ve read my blog for a while now then you know that my kids’ favorite thing for supper is “shrimp with noodles”.  It is THE most requested dinner at our house, so I’m constantly thinking of ways to reinvent it….
Penne & Smoked Sausage Bake
Just a good supper for your family. Â Recipes like this are my absolute favorite for many reasons: You can make and assemble them in advance and then just pop them in the oven at dinner time, they can stretch to…
Italian Meatballs with Gnocchi
Meatballs are always a winner at my house.  My kids probably request them at least every other night.  This version right here is probably my favorite to make because I combine both ground beef and sweet Italian sausage for extra flavor.  This…
Shrimp Carbonara
I’m pretty sure that if I made this meal every night for dinner, my family would be pleased. Â We are crazy about shrimp and crazy about carbonara…so the marriage of the two is a household fave. Â And bonus, it’s easy…and…
Beef & Mushroom Ragu over Pasta
My Beef & Mushroom Ragu over Pasta could not be simpler because IT’S A SLOW COOKER MEAL! #andallthebusymamassaidamen In the morning while you’re drinking your coffee, brown up your ground beef, then transfer it to your slow cooker, add the…
Meatball Mozzarella Bake
Dinners like this one are my very favorite. For me, there is just nothing better than a big casserole and a salad on the side (with maybe a piece of crusty bread thrown in there too). This is also the…
Chili Mac & Cheese
Okay…is it weird that this is my very favorite kind of meal? Â I am casserole obsessed and if it has pasta and ground beef in it, I’m even more obsessed. Â A casserole and salad is my favorite dinner combination. Â I…