This is by far the easiest and tastiest dinner I have ever made.  I will admit, at first I was skeptical, but was delighted by the first bite.   I also like this recipe because it is a one pan dish.   You begin by browning the tortellini in some olive oil.  Once they are browned, you add water and spices.  Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.  Stir in the spinach, wilt and add the cheese.  Serve.  That is it.  Dinner awaits.   Skillet Cacio E Pepe Tortellini With Spinach From Simply Recipes Adapted by From My Southwest Kitchen Ingredi ..read more

 These Pickled Onions are terrific on everything from burgers to sandwiches or just grabbing a few and popping them in your mouth.  I was amazed at how easy they were to make and how great they tasted.  No harsh flavor.  You start off with a red onion and slice it thin.  Place the slices in a Mason jar and add vinegar, sugar, salt, and boiling water.  Let the onions come to room temperature then store them in the fridge.  That is it. Easy Pickled Red Onions From Simply Recipes Ingredients: 1 cup water  1 red onion 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tea ..read more

 Instant Pot soup is easy and delicious.   It was an overcast day so, I made some Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup.  It did not disappoint.  The veggies and chicken along with the spices blended wonderfully.  The soup had a great flavor.  Instead of using the traditional egg noodles, this recipe used Ditalini pasta.  A wonderful short tubular pasta.   It takes about 3 minutes to cook the soup once it is brought up to pressure.  Once the pressure has been released, you stir in some cream with cornstarch.  This thickens the soup but if it is too thi ..read more

 With hot summer days approaching, I like the cool and refreshing taste of cucumbers.  Biting into a slice of cucumber refreshes me instantly. There is truth to the saying 'cool as a cucumber.'  Cucumbers are easy to grow, can be found a your local market and farmers markets.   In this recipe, the cucumbers are smashed -  a Chinese technique which releases the seeds.  The cucumbers are cut into chunks and sprinkled with salt and sugar.  The cucumbers then rest for 20minutes. They are then tossed with a flavorful vingerarette and refrigerated.   I ..read more

 A good bowl of Beef Stew is a hearty, satisfying and delicious meal.  What better way to make this wonderful meal but in an Instant Pot. Cooking in an Instant Pot is one of my favorite ways to prepare meals.   This stew has a wonderful flavor and the meat and veggies are fork tender.  The broth gets a flavor boost from the spices, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.  This is a great meal to make for family and friends or when you need something easy and delicious to prepare. Instant Pot Beef Stew From The Kitchen Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion 2 clove ..read more

Teriyaki Chicken Alfredo is one of my favorite go to dishes. Not only is it quick and easy, it tastes delicious.  Chicken breasts are cut into pieces and then sprinkled with garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt and pepper.   You mix in 4 cups of your favorite veggies - I like to use red pepper, broccoli, and mushrooms.  When everything is cooked, you make the Alfredo sauce which consists of butter, heavy cream and Teriyaki Sauce. Everything is tossed together and is ready serve.  You have a wonderful dinner that is loaded with veggies and flavor.  Give i ..read more

   I love this coleslaw recipe.  Not only does it have a wonderful tasting vinaigrette, it has almonds, mardarin oranges, and raman noodles.  Depending on the crunch you want your coleslaw to have determines when you toss it with dressing.  The longer it sits, the less crunch from the noodles. This cole slaw is a great side to serve with lunch or dinner. Asian Cole Slaw From McCormick 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon  Ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon  Coarse Ground Black P ..read more

     Ravoli Bake is one of my favorite recipes to make when I am busy or I just need easy dinner to make.   There are four basic ingredients -  frozen ravioli, jarred marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.  You do not need to prepare any of the ingredients -yeah.   You start  spraying the bottom of a 9x13 -  inch baking dish.   Pour in some marinara sauce. Be sure it covers the bottom.  Next, add some raviolis, cheese, and repeat.  Pop in the oven, bake, and serve.  A delicious meal prepared in minutes that is ..read more

    This a fantastic one pan meal to make for your family and/or friends.  I made it the other night for dinner and the family raved about it - even the one who doesn't like shrimp all that much.  Shrimp is served with orzo pasta, zucchini, green peas (I used edamame), Pecorino Romano cheese and spices.  Lemon zest is added which gives the dish a refreshing flavor.   Shrimp and Orzo Primavera From Cook's Country Magazine Ingredients: 1 pound extra-large shrimp (about 21-25 per pound) peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt, divided 3/4 tea ..read more

  Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich?  I know I sure do.  Velvety melted cheese between two slices of toasted bread.   This recipe adds a little flair to the classic grilled cheese.   A fried egg and some green chile  is sandwiched between two  slices of white cheddar cheese.  A whole new level of grilled cheese and oh sooo good.   NM Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients: 2 slices of sandwich bread Butter 2 slices of white cheddar cheese 1 fried egg 2 tablespoons chopped green chile Directions: 1. Butter one side of each slice of bread ..read more