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Easy Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti is one of those classic, “everybody makes this dish” – but I never did until I saw this super simple recipe.  You can add herbs of your choice, if you like. Add some Italian seasoning if you want.  Or not.   I used ready made spaghetti sauce with basil and  garlic, and with the […]

BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese sandwiches show up on the lunch menu, not frequently but regularly, at our house.  Barbecue chicken grilled sandwiches – a whole new level of lunch goodness!   It is also a very versatile recipe, easily customized to your family’s taste. Make your own delicious barbecue pulled chicken by following the steps above.  The sauce […]

Bacon and Three Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

Bacon and Three Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a quick and easy appetizer for any occasion.  A plate full of this colorful deliciousness turns the occasion into instant party!  The hardest part of this easy dish is waiting five minutes for the cheese to turn golden underneath the broiler.  Party in less than fifteen minutes!! […]

Easy Beef Enchiladas

These easy, versatile beef enchiladas are packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes about an hour to come together, as written. However. . you know we’re all about quick and easy at our house so here are some time savers:   1) Prepare double or triple batches of the enchilada […]

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Baked Tacos — Chicken or Beef!

Baked Tacos are so easy, so quick and so delicious, it almost seems like cheating to have them on the menu. Use precooked shredded or chunked chicken.  Or prebrowned ground beef.   I nearly always have 2 cup bags (1 pound) of both in my freezer because that saves so much time on a busy day. […]

Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

I’ve  wanted to make Toad in the Hole ever since I read a British children’s book that referred to it – maybe at age 11 or 12.  The name fascinates me!  Recently I saw a grilled cheese sandwich topped with Toad in the Hole.  What could be better than that?  One more check mark on […]