Sausage. Pasta. Tomato-and-cream sauce. What more can I say? Ingredients 12 oz. bow tie pasta 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves minced garlic 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup spinach leaves Process Put on a large pot…

Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish. However, not being Cajun or from Louisiana, I have no clue how to make an ‘authentic’ Jambalaya. So this is a super basic, easy, Jambalaya-style recipe that tastes good and is easy to cook. Feel free to experiment by adding different mixes of veggies and spices, and let me…

Pizza is definitely my favorite food. A tasty crust, a nice sweet sauce, melty cheese, and savory seasonings…it makes me salivate like one of Pavlov’s dogs just thinking about it. This pizza dough recipe is a family favorite — bake and enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. sugar or honey 1/4…

Delicious chicken breasts are cooked with a thick, garlicky cream sauce to make this beloved classic dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. italian seasoning, divided into 1 tsp. portions 1 tsp.…

This flavorful side goes wonderfully with an assortment of Mexican and Southwestern dishes! Ingredients 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white rice 1 medium sweet onion, diced 1 medium potato, diced 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. Mexican Spice Mix 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup tomato…

Our fascination with the humble Orzo pasta continues. This recipe blends a subtly spiced chicken with a creamy basil-flavored sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious with garlic bread! Ingredients Chicken 1.5 pound chicken breast, sliced into strips and then halved 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/2…

What’s more fun than a slider? These tiny sandwiches are super fun to make for lunch or dinner. Filled with tasty lunchmeat and provolone cheese and brushed with garlic butter, you’re sure to enjoy these adorable little sandwiches. Ingredients The ingredients list for this recipe is a little fast and loose. We used 12 slices…

Feeling lazy? Don’t want to cook some elaborate meal? Pizza quesadillas are a great way to cook something for your family without needing to do anything complicated or elaborate. Quick, simple, and tasty, this has become a staple dish during busy seasons in our household. Ingredients Four 10” flour tortillas 1 bag of shredded mozzarella…

There is no food quite so American as the humble hamburger. As a kid, I grew up in a bland family that ate hamburgers that were made from plain, unseasoned hamburger, so I never really got the appeal. Now that I understand cooking better, I have a much better and much more appealing hamburger recipe.…

Soup: delicious, hot, relatively easy to cook. Can’t go wrong with a good soup! This soup has toothsome potatoes, flavorful spice, and savory sausage. It makes for a great main or side dish! Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 onion, diced 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp.…