Easy Recipes

  • Black Bean Soup

    It’s summer and some of us are trying to survive out here in this brutal heat. Trust me. I would know. Here in California, it has pretty much been 100-degree weather for weeks. We have been experiencing a serious heatwave. And, this heatwave has had me eating only cold foods such as sandwiches and salads….

  • Red Chili Pepper Pasta

    I am sitting here in Albuquerque, New Mexico meal planning for the next week, and I’m thinking to myself, what else can I make with these dried red chilis I was so graciously gifted from a friend who lives in “The land of Enchantment.” A friend of mine travelled to a nearby town in New…

  • Southern Style Meatloaf

    There is absolutely nothing like a little Southern Comfort food.  And, it doesn’t have to be cold outside to crave this popular loaf. It can be eaten anytime of the year and some households rotate it weekly. I won’t leave you guessing much longer. It is Southern Style Meatloaf and it is extra easy to make. …

  • Simple Lemon Loaf Cake

    I have three adjectives to describe this Lemon Loaf Cake: Simple. Satisfying. Sweet. Let’s start with Simple first. I, personally, love to keep things simple.  Especially, when it comes to a good recipe. I, too, hope you feel the same. And, if you do, then we are definitely on the same page.  While I love…

  • Vegan Alfredo Pasta

    The other day, I made some of the best pasta I have ever had. To give you a little bit of backstory, I was originally in the mood for some creamy chicken alfredo. To my demise, my chicken was not thawed. This may have been a blessing in disguise because I had been trying hard…

  • Southern Style Pecan Pie

    My Oh My, That Southern Style Pecan Pie! Scrumptious, Delicious, Delectable, Amazing, Chewy, Crunchy and Delightful. All of these adjectives describe this pie perfectly. And, if you’ve ever tasted pecan pie, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. Yes, you are in Pie Heaven! And, you may keep hearing these voices saying: “You won’t…

  • Ice Cream French Toast

    This Ice Cream French Toast will melt your heart. Yes, it is one of THE BEST DESSERT INVENTIONS…EVER. Seriously, If you adore ice cream and absolutely love french toast, then you will obsess over this recipe. Now the name of this may sound pretty simple. And, that is because it is. This scrumptious dessert can…

  • Baked Pork Chops

    Do you know who coined the phrase “Pork Chops and Applesauce?’  I only know because I loved watching reruns of The Brady Bunch show as a kid, and I remember Peter Brady using that line. I thought it was hilarious. Of course, when my cousin came to visit me in Philadelphia when he was 10…