Author: LeAnn

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

My vegetable minestrone soup recipe is a copy cat from an Italian restaurant called Roma Deli that my husband and I visit frequently.  When we visit Roma Deli I almost always have a bowl of this soup and it is one of my favorites!  I 

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These banana oatmeal cookies are one of my very favorites.  They have that yummy banana flavor with a crazy delicious browned butter glaze.  There is nothing like that combination and they are very addictive.  You really will not be able to resist eating more than 

Pollo Asado

Pollo Asado

I absolutely love to grill in the summer and this grilled pollo asado is so good!  All you need is your favorite cut of chicken and the marinade and then it’s time to grill!  I prefer chicken breasts but many of you love chicken thighs 

Pico de Gallo Salsa

Pico de Gallo Salsa

Pico de Gallo salsa is a Mexican classic that is timeless and so simple to make.  It is made with fresh ingredients and is so so good!  You can use it as a dip for tortilla chips or serve it alongside all your favorite Mexican 

Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Tomato and tomatillo salsa is a delicious Mexican salsa made with tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, onion and garlic.  I have wanted to try tomatillos for awhile now but was sort of intimidated by them and not quite sure how to handle them.  The first recipe 

Savory Steel Cut Oats

Savory Steel Cut Oats

Learn how to make savory steel cut oats with green onion, spinach, mozarella cheese and a dash of coconut aminos.  Steel cut oats are a nice change from the rolled oats most people are familiar with.  If you have never tried steel cut oats you 

Greek Cheese Tortellini Salad

Greek Cheese Tortellini Salad

We have a love of all things Mediterranean in our house and this Greek cheese tortellini salad is so quick and easy to make.  It has loads of fresh veggies, cheese tortellini pasta, feta cheese, and a zippy Greek dressing.  This salad could easily be 

Beet and Arugula Salad

Beet and Arugula Salad

If you love beets as much as I do you need to try this yummy beet and arugula salad.  It is the perfect side dish any time of year and goes well with any kind of protein.  It is simple and easy to prepare and 

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwich

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwich

Crockpot Italian beef sandwich is one of my favorite easy meals.  This recipe makes the best and juiciest roast beef sandwich ever.  I love that you only need five ingredients.  The roast is seasoned and seared in a frying pan and then placed in the 

Vintage Strawberry Cream Cake

Vintage Strawberry Cream Cake

This vintage strawberry cream cake is an old family favorite that my mother used to make in the summertime.  It was always a very special treat and the highlight of our Sunday dinner.  I have some special memories of helping my mom make this cake.