I love pasta, the rest of the family tolerates my pasta dinners. I wanted to use up some sausage, sweet peppers and mushrooms. And I wasn't in the mood for Sausage and Peppers either in a sandwich or over rice. So I started thinking pasta. With some sauce. Creamy. Decadent. Easy. And I happened to … Continue reading I came up with Super Easy Sausage & Mushroom Fettuccine “Alfredo”
We eat lots of chicken, and therefore I almost always some cooked left over chicken in the freezer. Making a pot pie not only uses up the chicken, but also any left over vegetables I have frozen. And my cast iron skillet is not only the perfect size, but also helps make a crispy bottom … Continue reading Making Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
Need a quick dinner, and you have a bag or two of ravioli in the freezer? Make a casserole! Just cook the ravioli according to the directions, and drain well. Pour into a large cast iron skillet ot casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with as much or as little pasta sauce … Continue reading Making a Quick Ravioli Casserole
I found a recipe for a meatball dinner many years ago, and have modified it over time to meet the preferences of my family. It's comfort food for sure, and makes the house smell terrific. It's a good weekend night meal, which you can make in advance and either refrigerate or freeze. It's almost a … Continue reading Easy Weeknight Meatball Casserole