Homemade Chicken Soup
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner, soups, salads, & sides
This is one of my go-to meals, as long as I remember to prepare it the day before I want to have it. It’s one of my favorites because I use the ‘ole crockpot to make it, and any day I come home and dinner is already cooked for me is a good day. I also [...]
Tags: chicken, slow-cooker, soup, vegetables
Shepherd’s Pie
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
I usually like to make shepherd’s pie in the fall or winter, but we had such chilly, fall days last week that I figured I could slip it in. Besides, I was able to use two out of the eight packages of frozen vegetables I had in the freezer (hooray!), and I had everything else [...]
Tags: beef, cheese, pie, potato, vegetables
Grilled Fajitas
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner, lunch
Believe it or not, a couple nights ago, I was tired and didn’t feel like cooking. However, I’m secretly glad about that, because hubby cooked up his version of my beef fajitas, grilled style. They were gooooood. And just as easy as my wok style fajitas. Here’s what he used. Servings: 6 1 lb beef sirloin [...]
Tags: beef, cheese, grilled, onion, vegetables
Grilled Pizza
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner, lunch
Yesterday, after reading Maria’s blog post on grilled pizza, I knew I’d be trying it. Like, immediately. As in last night for dinner. Fortunately, I still had a batch of Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day boule dough in my fridge, so I was ready to go! First, I rolled out the dough and [...]
Tags: bread, cheese, grilled, Italian, pizza, vegetables
Beef Fajitas
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
I know, I promised a post about the mother’s day treats I’m making…but, I’m still working on them. I did make good progress yesterday, but I’ll have to finish them up tonight…there aren’t enough hours in the day! In the meantime, I wanted to post my recipe for beef fajitas since they’re another favorite in [...]
Tags: beef, vegetables
Crab Spring Rolls
Posted by Tracy | Filed under appetizers
Sometimes hubby and I are in the mood for something different, and last night was one of those nights. Fortunately, I had a little bit of time, so I dug out my spring roll recipe and went to work. You can also serve them as appetizers – fill them with whatever you’re in the mood [...]
Tags: Chinese, crab, fried, vegetables
Tortellini Antipasto
Posted by Tracy | Filed under soups, salads, & sides
In continuing my Easter food extravaganza, here is my recipe for tortellini antipasto. I love making this side in the spring and summer, because it’s a great cold dish, and it’s easy. Plus, it makes a lot – perfect for bringing to a picnic or potluck, or just for having lots of leftovers! Servings: 6 [...]
Tags: artichoke, cheese, pasta, vegetables

