What's for dinner, Gina?

Fun, Simple, Healthy Homemade Food and Drink

  • Home
  • Piggy Back Meals
    • This Week’s Piggy Back Meals
    • Previous Menus
  • Festive Fun
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Winter Warmers
    • Spring Goodness
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Fall Deliciousness
    • Football Party
    • Holiday Goodness
  • Cocktails
  • Categories
    • Easy dinner
    • Meatless
    • Mexican
    • Soup
    • Homemade Sauces
    • Chicken
    • Ground beef/turkey
    • Casserole
    • Crock pot
    • Fish
    • Gluten free
    • On the grill
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Pork
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches
    • Soup
    • Sausage
    • Lunch ideas
    • What’s for Breakfast?
  • Recipes
  • About

Roasted Beet and Potato Soup

May 30, 2016 by eghassett

Roasted Beet and Potato Soup

June is National Beet Month!  This inspired me to make something yummy with roasted beets, one of my favorite veggies….so sweet and earthy!  Did you know that beets boost your endurance?  Combine that with the protein from the milk in this recipe and you have a healthy soup as well as a great pre-race meal….

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Gluten free, Soup Tagged With: beet soup, beets, roasted beets

Crustless Broccoli Quiche

May 21, 2015 by eghassett

Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Do you have broccoli or other veggies that need to get used?  Make quiche!  A pinch of nutmeg gives this Crustless Broccoli Quiche the most wonderful flavor. Here’s the bonus….it’s crustless, making it fast and easy!  I used individual ramekins but it can also be made in a pie dish. Want another timesaving reason to…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Easy dinner, Gluten free, Meatless Tagged With: broccoli, broccoli entree, broccoli quiche, crustless quiche, quiche

Veggie and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats

April 17, 2015 by eghassett

Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats

“wow! (pause….) wow!” This was my middle son’s reaction the first time I made Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats. It made my day!  We were all pleasantly surprised by just how tasty these were.  Yummy flavor combos!   I love finding a healthy recipe that the kids like too!  (It always helps when you…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Easy dinner, Gluten free, Meatless, Spring Goodness Tagged With: easy dinner, healthy dinner, rice, zucchini, zucchini boats

Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce

April 10, 2015 by eghassett

Chicken Skewers with Peanut Ginger Sauce and Coconut Rice

One of my kids’ favorite meals.  Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce is a crowd pleaser!  It’s easy.  Healthy.  And the Peanut Ginger Sauce has a kick that makes it the perfect dipper. The coconut rice compliments the rest of the flavors wonderfully!  We serve it with simple snap peas, sauteed in…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Chicken, Easy dinner, Gluten free, Spring Goodness Tagged With: chicken, easy dinner, homemade sauce, on the grill

Carrot Rice Soup

April 2, 2015 by eghassett

Carrot Rice Soup

With Easter right around the corner, Carrot Rice Soup seems like the perfect choice.  (Save some for the Easter Bunny…he’ll thank you for it!) Carrots sauteed in butter give this soup a rich, savory flavor.  Jasmine rice adds heartiness and texture.  It is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh ground pepper. …

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Gluten free, Soup, Spring Goodness Tagged With: carrot soup, carrots, Easter brunch, easy soup

Nacho Casserole

March 31, 2015 by eghassett

Nacho Casserole

Nacho Casserole…as in, “Nacho ordinary casserole…!” Hahaha! This was born on a night that I was craving mexican, cheesy deliciousness.  I brainstormed all my favorite nacho toppings and layered them in a casserole dish, chips and cheese finishing each layer.  A finale of lettuce, avocados, olives, green onions and tomatoes completely puts it over the…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Casserole, Gluten free, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: easy dinner, mexican dinner, nachos, refried beans

Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

January 21, 2015 by eghassett

Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Yay, snow!!  So happy to be in my cozy Colorado home, watching those big beautiful snowflakes drifting down.  Magical! It’s the perfect day for soup!  I just love soup on a chilly day.  Add in the snow and my winter day is near perfect! This split pea recipe is so easy….throw the ingredients in your…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Crock pot, Gluten free, Soup, Winter Warmers Tagged With: crock pot soup, easy dinner, ham, slow cooker soup, Split pea soup

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

January 16, 2015 by eghassett

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Wow! This was SO good!  The cauliflower and eggs hold together to make a great crust with lots of flavor. Read more and get the recipe here…

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Gluten free, Meatless, Pizza Tagged With: appetizer, cauliflower, cauliflower pizza crust, cheesy bread sticks, easy dinner, gluten free, meatless

Twice Baked Butternut Squash with Quinoa

November 26, 2014 by eghassett

Twice baked butternut squash

Twice Baked Butternut Squash is as Fall as it gets….roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans and healthy quinoa, topped with fresh grated Parmesan. I always thought the twice baked potato was such a brilliant idea.  Scoop out the insides, mash them up, mix with goodness and then put it all back in the skin and bake. …

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Fall Deliciousness, Gluten free, Meatless, Paleo

Chicken Taco Bowls

May 6, 2014 by eghassett

Chicken Taco Bowls

This is such an easy and healthy crock pot dinner!  My whole family loved it!  It is hearty, healthy, easy and super flavorful, yet different than the other Mexican meals we’ve had lately. Fun it up a little by putting some tortilla chips around the edge of the bowl.   It will look festive and…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Chicken, Crock pot, Easy dinner, Gluten free, Mexican Tagged With: chicken bowl, chicken taco bowl, crock pot, mexican, rice bowl, shredded chicken

Hi, I’m Gena!

I love snow, kids and pure maple syrup!

More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

Read More…

Let's be friends!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

A Few of My Favorites…

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Molten Cakes

Molten Chocolate Cakes

Maple Cupcakes

Maple Frosted Cupcakes

Orange Crush-sicle

Orange Crush-sicle

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Blood Orange Cocktail

Blood Moon Cocktail

Night Before Cinnamon Rolls

Night Before Cinnamon Rolls

Mexican Skillet

Mexican Skillet

Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup

Penne Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

Penne Pasta with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce

Sweet Potato Burgers

Sweet Potato Burgers

New year's Resolution week

New Year’s Resolution Week

Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Pasta

Homemade Fireball

Homemade Fireball

One Pot Tortellini and Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce

One Pot Sausage and Tortellini in Tomato Cream Sauce

Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

Bacon and Avocado Grilled Cheese

Bacon and Avocado Grilled Cheese

Best Ever Margarita

Best Ever Margarita

Ginger Peanut Sauce

Homemade Sauces

Tags

apple cider avocado basil beans black beans breakfast broccoli carrots casserole chicken christmas cocktail comfort food cottage cheese crock pot easy breakfast easy dinner easy soup fish football party ground beef happy hour healthy dinner homemade simple syrup homemade taco seasoning homemade whipped cream Italian lasagna meatless mexican mushrooms pancakes parmesan pasta peas pizza pumpkin refried beans slow cooker soup spinach Taco Tuesday This week's menu tomatoes tuna zucchini
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Archives

  • April 2019
  • December 2017
  • February 2017
  • October 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014

Recent Posts

  • One Pot Veggie Pasta
  • Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
  • Molten Chocolate Cakes
  • Sinister Cider
  • Maple Frosted Cupcakes

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress