Easy & Quick Recipes

Simple recipes for busy days. Find fast meals, minimal ingredients, and easy cooking ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • 7UP Pound Cake

    Ahhhh, the Joy of Pound Cake! And, not just any pound cake-7-Up Pound Cake! I never count calories with this dessert because it is too good to worry about my hips. And besides, life is meant to be enjoyed. I just make certain to do an extra walk or two around the block, so that…

  • Oven Pot Roast

    Pot Roast is one of those dishes that totally completes itself. The juices from the meat and the vegetables that merge together in the cast iron skillet, permeate throughout the entire house.  You will delight in making this easy dish. I might even add that, it will easily become a household MUST! I always have…

  • Fruit Skewers and Dip

    I grew up eating these Fruit Skewers and Dip. My mom made them for every birthday party we hosted at the house and any other event or gathering that we hosted or attended. As a result, she became known as “The Fruit Lady.” People loved her fruit platters sooo much. It is funny now looking…

  • Apple Crumb Pie

    Oh, the joy that the sweet smell of baked cinnamon flavored apples brings to my kitchen. I enjoy making this Apple Crumb Pie for the flavor, but also for the wonderful aroma it creates as it wafts throughout my house. It puts me in a good mood and makes for a fun weekend afternoon activity. …

  • Green Beans Almondine

    Growing up, Green Beans were a staple in our home. My mom would often serve them a few nights a week. She would boil hers in a big pot until the little peas fell out. They were heavily seasoned and often had some type of meat floating around in the big pot. Looking back now,…

  • Sweet Pepper Sloppy Joes

    Do we ever really outgrow Sloppy Joe night? There’s just something so magical about a bite of gooey, delicious Sloppy Joe topping on a crisp toasted bun that transports me back to happy family dinners or fun times in the school cafeteria. Sure, I’ve grown up a bit since then, and my tastes are a…

  • Chicken Sausage Pasta

    Chicken Sausage Pasta is a weeknight dream meal. It looks sophisticated — and tastes that way, too — but it’s actually a fairly quick and easy dish to make. Simply boil some pasta, saute some sausage and vegetables, pour on some stock and tomato sauce and you’ve got a gorgeous meal in less than the…