Naan Chicken White Pizza

by lisa102178 // August 18, 2014 // Comments off

If you’ve never had Naan bread, you are in for a treat. It’s bubbly, chewy delicious. AND…it is a blank palette of food creation, limited only by your imagination. You can make it fairly easily, but we bought it for... Continue reading →

Spicy Shrimp Confetti Pasta

by lisa102178 // July 17, 2014 // Comments off

My wedding anniversary is in October. About 15 or so years ago, we planned to take a road trip up north to check out the fall colors, which can be beautiful in Michigan, typically mid to late September, depending on... Continue reading →

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes

by lisa102178 // July 8, 2014 // Comments off

Happy Monday! Wow. How annoying was that? Well, it is a happy Monday for me, because I made (and ate) this awesomely simple and delicious pasta for supper tonight. Continue reading →

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

by lisa102178 // July 2, 2014 // Comments off

Mac and Cheese? Yes, please! Just not from a box. I don’t care if the box is blue, red or otherwise. I want gooey, stretchy, creamy (yes, all in one dish)….you know, the real thing. AFTER we finally got all... Continue reading →

Fettuccini Carbonara with Asparagus and Mushrooms

by lisa102178 // June 10, 2014 // Comments off

Yup…I know. Traditional carbonara doesn’t have asparagus and mushrooms. But, sometimes a person does what’s necessary to make it better. And use up what’s in the fridge. Continue reading →

Shrimp in Light Lemon Cream Sauce with Asparagus

by lisa102178 // May 28, 2014 // Comments off

It is late spring in Michigan. It’s beautiful outside, finally! The wild mushrooms are sprouting up like crazy, and so is our asparagus. I’ve given some to my parents, roasted some late last week for dinner, grilled a big batch over... Continue reading →

Chili Lime Marinade

by lisa102178 // May 26, 2014 // Comments off

One of my favorite types of flavors is the southwest and Mexico. Avocados, salsa, limes, I could keep going on and on….OH! and the tequila, margarita’s…mmmmmm. I’ve been to Mexico several times for my previous job, and I would walk... Continue reading →

Mom’s Meatloaf

by lisa102178 // May 22, 2014 // Comments off

Let’s talk about meatloaf. There are those who absolutely LOVE it (like me), and there are those who don’t. I often wonder if those who don’t love it have ever had really GOOD meatloaf. I’m sure there are many that have... Continue reading →

Messin' With Perfection

Mostly simple, somewhat healthy, always good.

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