Pesto Pasta Salad is full of rotini pasta, mozzarella pearls, olives, cherry tomatoes and basil, then tossed with fresh basil pesto. It’s an easy side dish for your next picnic or potluck. You can’t go wrong with a great pesto pasta salad full of fresh ingredients. Some of our other favorite pasta salad recipes are …
Homemade Hamburger Helper – Need a quick dinner that will feed a crowd? Then try our one-skillet homemade hamburger helper recipe made with pantry staples! If you’re anything like us, then you’ve been cooking a lot over the last few days. To be honest, we could all use a little break. So, for today, we’re …
Cheesy ravioli lasagna is simple to prepare and so delicious! Tender ravioli pasta layered with marinara, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese. So, this recipe is new to us. Kim discovered it one day while checking on a keyword for the site. Apparently, you can use ravioli pasta as lasagna noodles to create a whole new …
This tomato basil pasta is a simple recipe that uses fresh basil, garlic, and tomatoes to create a pasta dinner everyone will love! Wow, it’s hard to believe we shared this recipe over 3 years ago. It’s just one of many pasta recipes we have on the site. Whether you prefer a loaded sauce like …
A cheesy, savory broccoli cheese pasta bake made with Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses! It’s a warm and comforting casserole everyone will love. Over the years Kim and I have made a lot of pasta recipes. We have simple ones, like our spicy fettuccine alfredo, easy tuna casserole, and creamy chicken noodle casserole. Of course, we …
A quick and delicious taco pasta loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, green chiles, Tex-Mex spices, and lots of cheddar cheese! We originally published this post about 2 years ago. Sadly, it hasn’t gone over so well. It seems, not many people were interested in a taco pasta salad. So, Kim completely revamped the recipe. Today, …
With our easy to follow recipe, you can learn to make this cheesy, spicy King Ranch chicken pasta in your Instant Pot! I’m a huge fan of King Ranch chicken casserole. So, I couldn’t wait to try Kim’s twist on the casserole recipe. She took all the flavor of that tasty casserole and turned it …
Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta – Seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and pasta are tossed in creamy ranch dressing. It makes a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknight dinners! Chicken bacon ranch has been a family favorite for years! We started using that flavor combination almost 20 years when John used it …
A simple one pot stove-top tuna mac and cheese that creates a quick, filling dinner that’s done in 15-minutes or less! Life can be really hectic. On days like that, we need quick meals loaded with lean meat and veggies. However, nobody wants to stand in the kitchen making a pot roast when they’re already …
Spaghetti Arrabiata – A quick and simple homemade pasta dish that uses fresh garlic and canned tomatoes to create a savory, spicy dinner! Pasta is always something Kim and I can agree on. Whether it’s a creamy kielbasa pasta, ricotta spinach stuffed shells, or Mexican spaghetti. We adore pasta. In fact, we eat it at …
A quick and simple one pot creamy kielbasa pasta recipe. Featuring kielbasa sausage tossed with tender noodles and covered in a rich cream sauce! Kielbasa sausage has been a household favorite for quite awhile. In fact, I grew up eating it in a variety of dishes like bean soup. Recently, Kim used it to create …
Faster than take-out! Our Instant Pot vegetable lo mein is the perfect substitution for restaurant lo mein. Best of all, it’s done in less than 30 minutes! Kim and I love Asian inspired dishes! From Southwest egg rolls to fried rice, we can’t get enough. However, it’s not something we order all the time. Fortunately, …
Our Instant Pot Tortellini Soup is packed with cheese stuffed tortellini, rich tomato broth, and hearty kale. It’s the perfect vegetarian soup on a cold day. The weather in Northwest Arkansas has been less than stellar. Cold rain and chilly temperatures are still hanging around. I don’t know about you, but soup sounds like the …
Craving a spicy fettuccine alfredo? We took a traditional alfredo sauce and infused it with creole seasonings to create a spicy dish guaranteed to please. When Kim and I first met, one of our favorite places to eat was Red Lobster. Kim enjoyed an angel hair pasta recipe, while preferred a dish with a little …
Perfectly cooked stuffed pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta cheese and sauteed spinach. A pasta dinner sure to satisfy the whole family. The weekend has finally arrived and for some of us, that means a little more time to rest and relax. When I have extra time, I usually spare some of it to create …
*This post may contain affiliate links. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. Our garlic butter sauce for pasta is the perfect midweek meal! A garlicky butter sauce tossed with any pasta you love and topped with Parmesan cheese. It’s Wednesday and that means you’re almost through the work week. However, you may have …
Need a quick dinner idea that’s delicious and filling? Then try our chicken pesto pasta! Seasoned chicken tossed with pesto sauce, onions, and tomatoes. About a week ago we shared our Instant Pot pesto chicken pasta. It’s quick, simple and tasty! Our readers seemed to enjoy the dish. Today, we’re sharing a stove-top version. The …
A simple dump and go Instant Pot pesto chicken pasta recipe that’s done in less than 30 minutes! Make your own pesto sauce or use your favorite store brand. Since it’s Monday, Kim and I feel it’s the perfect time to share a quick dump and go Instant Pot pasta recipe . But, who wants …
Tender noodles tossed with cheddar cheese, peas, crunchy veggies, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s the only macaroni salad recipe you’ll ever need! The creamy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and tender noodles come together to create a delicious side dish that few people can ignore. If you follow our blog and have a pressure cooker, then …
Skip the restaurant and try our homemade creamy pesto sauce instead. It uses simple ingredients to create a creamy pasta sauce you’re going to love! Happy New Year to all of our readers! For today’s recipe we’re sharing Kim’s creamy pesto sauce. It’s light, fresh and delicious! The pasta sauce only takes a few minutes …
An easy lasagna recipe using oven ready noodles and a tried and true method of layering delicious ingredients like marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese! For today’s post we’re sharing our homemade easy lasagna recipe. It’s a pasta dish that seems complicated, but trust me, it’s not. Like most things in the kitchen, all it takes …
This Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a one pot meal that’s done in less than 20 minutes. It’s a weeknight dinner your whole family will love! It’s Wednesday and everyone needs a quick dinner after a long day at work. Fortunately, we got you covered. Kim’s Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe is …
A no-fuss Instant Pot meat sauce prepared in your favorite pressure cooker. Enjoy all the flavors of a slow cooked pasta sauce in less than 20 minutes! Ever so often I get the craving for a homemade meat sauce. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time to make one. Well, thanks to our pressure cooker, …
Fiesta Chicken Casserole – Need a tasty weeknight dinner but don’t think you have time to cook? Think again, our fiesta chicken casserole is delicious, filling, and done in no time! Weeknights can be exhausting. You’ve been at work all day and you just want something simple for dinner, right? Well, then you’ve come to …