I could live on carbs alone, if I wouldn't blow up like a blimp. Pasta is high up there on my favorite carbs list. This Creamy Prosciutto Tortellini is divine. I posted a pic on Instagram the other day promising the recipe. Today is the day! You can totally make this with bacon instead of the prosciutto and pancetta. I am. It's cheaper and just as delicious, I'm sure of it. Bacon can never ever be wrong. Everrrr. The toasted bread crumbs are optional. I liked the different texture, but … [Read more...]
50 Side Dish Recipes
This collection of side dish recipes was inspired by my sister-in-law, Brittnie. We were talking about cooking and she mentioned that she needed more side dish recipes. I found 50! Some are mine, some are from other bloggers and all are delicious! When pinning, please pin from the original source or you can pin the image below as a collection. You should also check out these 15 salads. Yumtown. … [Read more...]
Homestyle Mac and Cheese
This Homestyle Mac and Cheese is delicious and total comfort food. It doesn't get much cozier than this. My kids love the mac and cheese at Golden Corral and think this tastes even better. That is a top compliment right there! If you're looking for a low cal macaroni and cheese recipe, this isn't it. It's got cheeeese. So just be prepared for that. It's total comfort food and absolutely delicious. My kids eat it up when I make it and can you blame them? Cheese and pasta always equals … [Read more...]
Pizza Noodle Dish
I was off attending the Build Your Blog Conference in Salt Lake City, UT this weekend which is put on by Six Sisters' Stuff, but I still had to share this recipe with you. It's a great meal for busy nights and the kids will love it. If you have time to make spaghetti, you have time to make this Pizza Noodle Dish. Be sure to follow me on Instagram so you can keep up with me at the conference. I have met the most amazing bloggers and am making tons of new friends! And learning lots about blogging, … [Read more...]
Chicken Orzo Soup
Ever since I made Chicken and Orzo, I have fallen in love with orzo pasta. It looks like rice, but it really is pasta. So this time I decided to make it in Chicken Orzo Soup. Of course it was delicious. And it's the perfect food for Isaac since I don't have to cut it into little pieces. It already is in little pieces. Little delicious pieces. Chicken Orzo Soup Print Author: Mandy Bird : Main Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed or shredded 2 Tbsp. olive … [Read more...]
Chicken & Orzo
Chicken and Orzo is one of my new favorite meals. It's a complete meal all together. I love the simple flavor of the Orzo, topped with some fresh squeezed lemon. Orzo is just tiny pasta. It's right in the pasta aisle so be sure to look for it. The chicken is super tasty and cooking the zucchini in the same pan as the chicken gives it a delicious flavor. It's all cooked on the stove so it's very simple to prepare. You will love this recipe! Chicken & Orzo Print … [Read more...]
Busy Day Lasagna Toss
Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods. When I make it, I use cottage cheese instead of Ricotta. It's just the way I've always eaten it. Once, I tried making it with Ricotta cheese and my husband didn't love it as much as he did with the cottage cheese. So I went back to using cottage cheese. Why fix something if it isn't broken and all? But lasagna is not a fast meal to prepare. This skillet version is. While I still prefer the classic version, this is a tasty substitute for when you … [Read more...]
Pea Salad
Pea Salad is a classic pasta salad recipe that has been around for generations. Just ask your grandma. It's full of delicious ingredients, especially bacon. Remember how I love Pasta? Remember how I love Bacon? This salad has both. And peas for the health factor. Pea Salad Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients 1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled ½ cup green onion, chopped 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 cup … [Read more...]
Lo Mein
Lo Mein is so easy to make and will taste like it came from your favorite Chinese restaurant. I have said it before, but Chinese food is my favorite. I really love Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, and Lo Mein Noodles. That is usually what I get when I go out to eat Chinese food. But now I can make all of those at home and I love that. You can make it, too, and save money. It tastes just like take-out to me. Lo Mein Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients 2 T. soy … [Read more...]
Red and White Pasta
This Red and White Pasta is my new go-to recipe when I want something quick. Normally, spaghetti falls into that category. But even that is a struggle for my Preston who doesn't like many tomato-based meals such as lasagna and spaghetti. Crazy kid. But he likes this meal and I like it better than spaghetti so it's a winner. We normally don't add any meat to this, but you can add ground beef or shredded chicken if you want. Or you could use the spaghetti sauce with meat in it. Serve it along a … [Read more...]
