Pesto and Burrata Grilled Cheese

 

burrata grilled cheese 1:: Pesto and Burrata Grilled Cheese ::

The day after Halloween was the perfect fall day.  The first day of November greeted us with a little rain and some gloom, allowing us to recoup from our busy night of trick or treating. I decided after a long week of running around, it would be a fantastic day to make Pesto and Burrata Grilled Cheese.  Gooey and flavorful this adult grilled cheese pairs perfectly with a nice glass of wine or beer, a cozy fire, and a warm cup of soup.  Fall weather please stay so we can enjoy another round of these quick and easy Pesto and Burrata Grilled Cheese. [Read more…]

Summer Pasta Salad

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:: Summer Pasta Salad ::

Do you find, in the summer, that you cook less or look for easier recipes? I certainly do! Our days have been filled with outings, lots of outside time playing, and for us… packing up our mountain home in preparation for our upcoming move {not so fun!}.

During the school year, I’m fairly good at sticking to a routine of eating dinner at a reasonable time so that I can get the kids in bed around 8 p.m. In the summertime, that’s not the case! Usually, I’m throwing dinner together on a whim… with little time to spare! This recipe for a chilled Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for nights like that! [Read more…]

Turkey Meatloaf with Spinach & Mozzarella

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 :: Turkey Meatloaf with Spinach & Mozzarella ::

Looking for a healthy, easy weeknight meal? Look no further! This has been a family favorite for many years! One of my dear friends gave me this recipe when my oldest son was a toddler. We’ve been eating it ever since! This isn’t your traditional meatloaf. It’s healthier with the use of ground turkey instead of ground beef.  A layer of fresh spinach topped with shredded mozzarella {optional} is rolled up inside, keeping this dish flavorful and moist! This is one of those great meals that you can prepare earlier in the day and throw into the fridge until you are ready to cook. Also… there really is no need to measure. It just takes a pinch of this and a pinch of that to add flavor! [Read more…]