Easy Recipes

This Homemade Garlic Cheese Breadsticks Recipe will put your local pizzeria’s to shame!  A wonderfully tender yet crispy dough is topped with an addictive garlic butter sauce and finished with gooey cheese!  Adapted from :  grandbaby-cakes.com INGREDIENTS : 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves optional 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese feel free to add more! 1 clove garlic crushed 1 Tablespoon butter melted 1 tube of refrigerated pizza crust INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat the oven to 425F. Number two : Roll out the pizza crust onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Number three : Mix together the melted butter and crushed garlic, then brush it evenly over the entire pizza crust. Number four : Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly onto the pizza crust. Then sprinkle the dried oregano evenly on top. Number five : Before you bake, cut the cheese covered pizza crust into 16 equal rectangles using a pizza slicer or large knife. Number si...

Very tender and flavorful, this recipe is one of our family's favorites. It's great to make ahead of time in the slow cooker and then serve over rice, egg noodles, or chow mein. Adapted from :  allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS : 2 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups of beef stock 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 1/2 onion sliced thick 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick 1.5 lbs of beef strips (I used thinly sliced round steaks and sliced them into strips) INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Place the beef, bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker. Number two : Add the seasonings, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the beef and peppers. Number three : Pour the beef stock in the crock pot. Number four : Stir to combine. Number five : Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until the steak is cooked through. Number six :Serve over a bed of white rice. Note: if you could like your sauce to be thicker. O...

The combination of meaty, caramelized, roasted cauliflower florets and some just-this-side-of-burnt onions has become our go-to winter side dish recipe. Adapted from :  bonappetit.com INGREDIENTS : 7 cups cauliflower florets, cut to bite sized pieces 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Number two : Combine the cauliflower and olive oil in a large zip close bag and shake to coat. Number three : Add the remaining ingredients to the bag and shake until coated, pressing slightly to help the breading stick. Pour onto the baking sheet and spray the tops of the cauliflower with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and continue to bake an additional 10 minutes. Number four : Serve hot. Enjoy!

When the sun is shining and you’re contemplating grilling outside, don’t forget that sweet potatoes can be a delicious addition to the summer dinner plate. All you have to do is toss thick slices with some oil and salt, and after just 10 minutes on the grill they’ll be sweet and tender with a hint of smokiness from the flames. To up the ante, toss the still-warm potatoes in a sweet-and-spicy dressing, or serve with a dipping sauce. Adapted from :  thekitchn.com INGREDIENTS : Kosher salt 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes Dressing Pinch of salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of fresh lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon of lime zest or lemon zest 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (including tender stems) INSTRUCTIONS : Prepare the grill Prep the sweet potatoes: Prepare your grill for hot, direct heat. While the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise, or on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Coat the sweet potato...

The first time I heard of making pizza on a grill all I could think of was, why would anyone want to do that? It’s also easy! No, the pizza dough does not fall through the grill grates. Assuming you’ve properly heated the grill, your dough will form a lovely lightly browned crust. Adapted from :  simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS : 2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese 6-8 fresh basil leaves 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/8 inch thick rounds 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store bought) Olive oil, for drizzling Parchment paper INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat your grill to 425 degrees F, and then scrape off any bits with a grill brush that were left behind when you last grilled. Number two : Place parchment paper on a hard surface and spread olive oil onto parchment paper using your hands. Number three : Add your pizza dough onto the parchment paper, and stretch it out into a rectangle or circle until the dough no longer pulls back. Number fou...

This Taco Lasagna recipe is so easy and is a casserole that freezes well. When Mexican food meets Italian you get layers of pasta, salsa, seasoned taco meat and lots and lots of cheese. It has only 7 ingredients and is a crowd pleasing cheesy Mexican dinner! This recipe is great topped with some homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. Adapted from :  the-girl-who-ate-everything.com INGREDIENTS :  3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 6 flour tortillas (8 inches) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup water 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 pound ground beef DIRECTIONS : Number one : In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, unco...