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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

Caprese French Bread Pizza

February 20, 2015 by eghassett

Caprese Pizza

Turn your favorite appetizer into dinner! Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil baked on french bread for a fast, delicious meal.  Add a drizzle of reduced balsamic for a gourmet touch. Read more and get the recipe….

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Pizza, Winter Warmers Tagged With: basil, caprese, Caprese salad, fast dinner, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes

Dad’s Chili

December 10, 2014 by eghassett

My dad makes THE best chili!  It’s the perfect balance of meat, beans, tomatoes and bell peppers.  Read more and get the recipe here… (Doesn’t it look Christmassy with the green and red peppers?  Love it!)

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Ground beef/turkey, Soup Tagged With: beans, best chili, easy dinner, ground beef, soup chili, tomatoes

Tortellini soup

April 9, 2014 by eghassett

This is a super easy, hearty meal. The basil and fresh grated Parmesan on top give it the perfect finish. Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Italian, Pasta, Soup, what's for dinner tonight? Tagged With: basil, cannelini beans, Italian, soup, tomatoes, tortellini

Angel hair with tomatoes, basil and garlic

April 7, 2014 by eghassett

Mmmmmm, can you just smell the basil? Doesn’t it make you want to pour a glass of wine and start cooking right now? It’s amazing how a little fresh basil can make a simple meal taste gourmet. Add in sauteed onions and garlic, and you have tonight’s simple, fresh dinner… Angel hair with tomatoes, basil…

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Tuna Melts tonight!

April 2, 2014 by eghassett

Here’s a great way to get in some fish and great veggies….spinach, tomatoes and avocado. Yum! And there’s still some melty cheese and good bread to make it irresistable. Tuna melts…a very easy, delicious meal! Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Fish, Lunch ideas, Sandwiches Tagged With: ciabatta bread, easy dinner, spinach, tomatoes, tuna

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!

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