Applesauce Date Bread is a moist quick bread with flavors reminiscent of autumn. I love the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, so, this bread is perfect for me. Chopped dates give this bread a little sweetness. You could substitute raisins, cranberries or candied fruits. I like nuts in quick breads, so, I usually…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Moroccan Carrot Salad is a slightly sweet side dish that goes well with many meals. Carrots are cooked in the skillet until tender. Once the carrots are tender, they are coated with orange syrup, honey and lemon juice. Add parsley and pine nuts before serving. Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, so I…
Pasta and Imitation Crab Casserole
Pasta and Imitation Crab Casserole is a cheese topped casserole with vegetables, imitation crab meat and pasta. I used tri-color pasta when making the dish for this post but you can use your favorite pasta. This casserole is customizable to your particular tastes. I put carrots and broccoli in this casserole, but you could…
Carrot Coconut Quick Bread
Carrot Coconut Quick Bread is a moist quick bread that is full of shredded carrots, coconut flakes and nuts. This bread is good served as a breakfast treat, a snack, a dessert or as part of a brunch. I used pecans when I made this bread for this post. Sometimes I use walnuts in…
Sesame Chicken Ramen Noodles
Sesame Chicken Ramen Noodles is a flavorful dish made with cooked Ramen noodles, chicken, onion and garlic tossed with a sauce made from soy sauce and light brown sugar. The dish is simple to prepare. First, start by cooking Ramen noodles according to the package directions. Do not add the seasoning packet. Discard it…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta gives you an explosion of flavors. Shredded chicken and pasta are coated with an Alfredo sauce and ranch dressing mixture then topped with bacon and cheese. This recipe calls for cooked, shredded chicken. I usually have cooked chicken frozen, but have used all of it. So, I boiled a large…
Ranch Dressing, Creamy and Tangy
Ranch Dressing is a creamy and tangy dressing that you can pair with your favorite salad. It is also good as a dipping sauce or used in recipes. The dressing is quick and easy to make. Start by whisking mayo, Greek yogurt and milk until smooth. If you prefer, you can use buttermilk instead…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread is a chocolatey bread with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips inside then topped with chopped peanuts. It makes a nice breakfast treat, a snack or served as part of a brunch. I used Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips in this bread. The first time I made this bread, I used…
Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Casserole
Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Casserole is a filling meal with lots of vegetables and quinoa. Quinoa adds a little bit of a crunch to your dish. This baked dish does require you to remove the dish from the oven twice, adding more to the casserole each time. To make this dish, bring chicken…
Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread
Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread is a vanilla bread with a cinnamon-sugar-pecan mixture in the center of the bread. The flavor of the bread is similar to a cinnamon roll. It is good served as a breakfast treat, as part of a brunch or as a dessert. This recipe was given to me by a…