Lasagna is definitely a labor of love. It’s a very time consuming dish to prepare (my husband could not believe how long I spent in the kitchen making it!), but it’s well worth it in …
Minestrone Soup
The weather has been unseasonably (yet welcomingly) warm as of late here in New Jersey. Chillier air made its way back today though, so what better to warm up than with a bowl of hot …
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…Slow Cooker Sundays! Today’s recipe is a turkey chili. It’s a hearty meal for sure. The prep time is literally five minutes. And, the cooking time is 5-6 …
Sausage, Peppers, & Onions
Sausage, peppers, and onions is a family favorite. (This includes my entire extended family.) I’ve been making my version, based on Giada De Laurentiis’, for years. It has great flavor and is super-satisfying. It’s not …
Saucy Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes
Had a super busy week, so I have a few meals to blog about… First up is a weight watchers meal: Saucy Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes I found the recipe on weightwatchers.com and modified it a …
Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce with Rigatoni
Last night, I broke out my slow-cooker and made a pasta sauce in it. I have never done this before. Normally when I make a bolognese I use Giada’s great recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/simple-bolognese-recipe3/index.html). But I knew …