Pasta e Fagioli Soup

This hearty Pasta e Fagioli soup made with pancetta, beans, pasta and vegetables is perfect for chilly winter nights!

Although we've had some unseasonably warm weather the past couple of weeks, I'm smart enough to know that winter isn't over just yet. I mean, I live in Michigan! The weather changes every few hours it seems like. And sure enough, after enjoying some springlike weather where I pulled out my flip flops and had my windows open, it's back to being cold. Not just cold, but windy too, which makes it worse. To me there's nothing better than a pot of hearty and comforting soup on days like this, and this Pasta e Fagioli is one of my favorites.

Cajun Shrimp Capellini

This Cajun Shrimp Capellini is beautiful, flavorful, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! 

Seasoned shrimp are tossed in a simple tomato cream sauce and served over pasta. 

It's the perfect weeknight meal for the family!

Although I love seafood, I didn't start cooking it at home until a few years ago. For some reason I was intimidated and thought I wouldn't cook it properly. No idea why, I guess I was just being a big chicken! One day, when I was really craving scallops, I decided to put aside my insecurities and buy them. I brought them home, prepared them, and you know what? They were delicious! I didn't overcook them. They weren't rubbery and tough. They were actually soft and tender and melted in your mouth. And of course I was kicking myself for not doing that sooner! Lesson learned right there. Don't be afraid, just do it!

One Pan Greek Beef Pasta

This One Pan Greek Beef Pasta is made in one skillet and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! 

It's quick, easy, and full of delicious flavors that your whole family will love! 

There's nothing better on a busy weeknight than knowing you don't have to worry about dinner. To have all of the ingredients on hand for a quick and easy one pan meal is a blessing. I've learned over the years that dinner doesn't have to be complicated. It's all about using the best ingredients to make one heck of a delicious meal. This One Pan Greek Beef Pasta is just that!

Lean ground beef, Red Gold tomatoes and fresh green beans are the stars of this easy one pan meal. Oh, and you can't forget the cheese. Delicious feta cheese to be exact. It's the simplest of dinners, but one that my entire family absolutely loves.

Minestrone Soup with Kale

Loaded with vegetables, herbs, and crispy pancetta, this flavorful and delicious minestrone 

soup is homemade comfort food at its best!

I love soup, especially during the winter. There isn't anything quite as comforting as a big bowl of hot soup on a cold day. We've had plenty of those cold days lately, so there have been many pots of soup on my stove. Homemade soup is easy to make and most recipes can be ready quickly, so it's a great choice for busy weeknights.

This super flavorful minestrone is packed with fresh veggies, canned tomatoes, crispy pancetta, and herbs. Pair it with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich for an easy dinner that the whole family will love, especially the kids!

Caribbean Chicken Burgers with Red Gold Tomatoes

This isn't your ordinary burger! Tender, juicy and full of flavor, this burger will have you dreaming of the beach!

Recently I was sent a Red Gold Tomatoes Party Kit that included 6 cans of Red Gold diced tomatoes and the cutest little apron I've ever seen! 

Red Gold is currently running their Summer Grillin' Party contest on Facebook, where you have a chance to win a pack of their products, a Big Green Egg grill, and a Red Gold apron! They have been holding random drawings each week with a total of 4,000 winners, and one grand prize winner will win a Big Green Egg Grill. The last day to enter is today, so hurry and enter now!