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One Pot Veggie Pasta

April 25, 2019 by eghassett

One Pot Veggie Pasta

Hi everybody!! Long time no see!  Just made this last night and decided it needs to be re-shared…it’s the easiest and most delicious dinner ever. On that note, if you need ideas for more simple, quick dinners click on the “Easy Dinners” category in the word cloud to the bottom right of my blog (if…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Pasta Tagged With: easy dinner, mushrooms, one pot meals, peas, zucchini

Lasagna Cups

April 5, 2016 by eghassett

Lasagna Cups

Lasagna Cups This is possibly the easiest, yummiest dinner I’ve ever made! I just love lasagna and am always trying to re-create those flavors.  I’ve made Lasagna Soup, Shortcut Lasagna and Spinach Lasagna Rolls, each bringing it’s own unique tastes to the table.  But, this may be my new favorite!  Lasagna Cups are not only every bit…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Italian, Meatless Tagged With: easy dinner, lasagna, muffin tin meal

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…

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

Cheesy Rice and Veggie Bake

May 20, 2015 by eghassett

Cheesy rice and veggie bake

I love a good, hearty, comfort food casserole!  This Cheesy Rice and Veggie Bake includes broccoli, onions, mushrooms and celery, baked with rice, creamy mushroom soup and cheese for a simple, healthy weeknight dinner. Use leftover Cream of Mushroom Soup from last night’s dinner and save time as well as feel good about a healthy…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Easy dinner, Meatless Tagged With: broccoli, casserole, homemade cream of mushroom soup, meatless, mushrooms

Homemade Tomato Basil Bisque

April 30, 2015 by eghassett

Homemade tomato basil bisque

If it was up to Anna, we would have Homemade Tomato Basil Bisque for dinner every night.  She just loves this creamy tomato soup! I created this in an effort to duplicate one of my childhood favorites, Campbell’s tomato soup. This is my healthier, chunkier version.  Hope you like it as much as I (and…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Kids cooking, Meatless, Soup Tagged With: easy dinner, homemade soup, kids in the kitchen, meatless, tomato soup, tomatoes

Manicotti

April 29, 2015 by eghassett

Manicotti

Today’s addition to Kids in the Kitchen is Toby’s Manicotti.  It is Italian goodness at its best!  Toby learned the base that makes lasagna and other Italian favorites so popular- ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, eggs and Parmesan. Mmmmm!  He’ll make a great husband some day! Manicotti is as easy as it is delicious and Toby shows…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Italian, Kids cooking, Meatless, Pasta Tagged With: kids cooking, meatless, pasta, ricotta cheese

Breakfast for dinner tonight!

April 27, 2015 by eghassett

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros is a popular weekend breakfast for us but dinner sometimes as well.  Eric likes his smothered in green chile and the rest of us leave off the heat. It is super easy and quick to make.  These are ingredients we always have on hand, which helps on a busy weekday night.  Refried beans,…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican, What's for Breakfast? Tagged With: breakfast for dinner, eggs, green chile, huevos rancheros, mexican, refried beans

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…

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

Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone

April 16, 2015 by eghassett

Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone

Do you need a fast and easy weeknight meal?  Nothing’s better than a crock pot dinner!  This Spring Vegetable Minestrone combines in-season, spring veggies with the traditional minestrone flavors of beans, broth, pasta and Parmesan.  Yum! I love embracing the season and trying new vegetables.  I used the veggies below but feel free to try…

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Filed Under: Crock pot, Meatless, Soup, Spring Goodness Tagged With: minestrone, slow cooker, soup, spring veggies

Veggie Soft Tacos

April 14, 2015 by eghassett

Veggie Soft Tacos

I have wonderful high school memories of sitting in a booth at Chili’s and spending time with my BFF’s.  We used to freqent Chili’s….our favorite spot!  My order was always Veggie Soft Tacos and a chocolate shake.  The tacos were super simple, just a few veggies and a little ranch dressing!  I’m changing it up…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Homemade Sauces, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: chipotle cream sauce, easy dinner, meatless, mexican food, mushrooms

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Hi, I’m Gena!

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