Easy Recipes

  • 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…

  • Blackberry Crumble

    Crumbly and Sweet makes for the most delicious treat! That is why this Blackberry Crumble dessert is perfect because it is one layer of crumble and one layer of sweet. Just the other day, I was fortunate to be able to get my hands on a package of extremely sweet blackberries. Since it is winter…

  • Easy Chicken Salad

    Less stress and less mess is what this Chicken Salad recipe brings. This recipe is easy which is exactly what is needed going into the new year. Chicken Salad makes for one of the best lunches, a quick snack before heading out the door or even a lazy night dinner. It can be served either…