This Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe is made with everyday, budget-friendly items you are bound to already have in your pantry. Packed with loads of herbaceous flavor, once you taste this super side dish, you will ditch that rice packet and never look back. In Central California, Rice Pilaf is the staple of staples from company…
Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe
15-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta
Set your sights on dinner in 15 minutes or less and it doesn’t involve getting a delivery. This 15-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta has sweet sautéed onions, garlic, rich tomato paste, and a touch of cream combined for a flavor packed sauce that rivals any restaurant dish. This quick dinner winner that will make the whole…
Conlin’s Health Update: Stem Cell Transplant is Imminent
It has been a while since I have given a status report for Conlin’s treatments. Last time I wrote, he was making good progress with his new chemo regimen and Stem Cell transplant was coming into view. It hasn’t exactly been a straight line to the next phase. The process of getting ready for Stem…
Italian Braised Meatballs with Easy Italian Red Sauce
These Classic Italian Braised Meatballs are full of flavor and infused with red wine for some extra zing. Braising is the key. This quick and simple recipe will give you amazingly tender meatballs and a beautifully full flavored Easy Italian Red Sauce in a little over an hour. Spaghetti and meatballs is a class Italian-American…
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This Homemade Chicken Pot Pie features a made from scratch double crust, tender chicken, loads of vegetables, and a rich gravy. It’s a labor of love to make this just right, but the result is perfectly comforting. This chicken pot pie is a bit on the time consuming side. It takes about an hour to…
Slow Cooker Pork Ragu
If you need an easy, affordable dinner that will be sure to please a crowd, look no further than this Slow Cooker Pork Ragu. Tender shredded pork shoulder sits in a rich tomato sauce that is perfect over pasta or a plate of creamy polenta for the perfect Italian comfort dinner. It takes 6 hours…
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
With tons of chicken, vegetables, and thick egg noodles, this healthy, Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup is perfect for days when you need to put a little love in your bowl. This large soup recipe is ready in a little over an hour, and is as filling as it is healthful. What size should chopped vegetables…
Just The Facts: Conlin’s Health Update
I’ve been waiting to post an update about Conlin’s progress battling Cancer because things have been in a weird kind of limbo. Just after the first of the year, he had another PET scan to check on the progress of the targeted treatments he was taking. Unfortunately, the results of the PET scan showed mixed…
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
I made my kids’ dreams come true by making cookies for breakfast. These chewy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a sweet morning treat filled with loads of dried fruit and nuts. Make a nice big batch and have a super fast, filling breakfast or after school snack for those activity filled days. Now before we get…
Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
This Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce will quickly become a family favorite that you can put together in 30 minutes. High heat creates a perfectly flaky salmon with a sweet and sticky glaze. Serve over rice and vegetables or top an Asian inspired salad bowl for a beautiful and healthful meal. How…