Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Our spaghetti and meatballs recipe makes preparing this classic dish easier than ever. While a pot of water is coming to a boil, combine Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, and an egg with ground beef and mix it gently until well combined. After forming the mixture into balls, you’ll brown them in a pot with a little oil, then add a whole can of crushed tomatoes—no laborious homemade sauce here. Let it simmer while the spaghetti cooks, then combine everything for a hearty, and delicious dinner in under 45 minutes. It doesn’t get easier than that!"  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

I am going to give the sauce a try because it is my belief that using straight up tomato kind of sauce comes out bitter if not cooked for at least an hour or two with the addition of a teaspoon of sugar.  The other thing is that my nana used tomato paste that she would "fry" in the sofrito.  The amount depended on how much sauce to be made.  Small batch would be a tablespoon.  Just my opinion!

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Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Shrimp

Angel hair pasta is one of my favorite types of pasta.

What I really love . . . it is ready to go from boiling water to plate in 3 or 4 minutes.  When I don't know what I'm hungry for, I start the water boiling with salt and garlic, throw in the Angel Hair Pasta and on the side melt some butter in a little olive oil, add minced garlic.  Drain the pasta, add the butter and garlic mixture and liberally add parmesean cheese.  One of my favorite meals ready within 10 minutes!  Add a salad and some bread and you've got an awesome meal.

But if you want to get a little fancier . . . try Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Shrimp!  With my version, I saute garlic, green onion, cayenne pepper and dill in a mixture of olive oil and butter, add shrimp and cook for just 4 minutes (or until the shrimp is pink) . . . don't overcook the shrimp!!  Pour over the pasta, add some parmesean cheese . . . mmmm!

Easy Almond Bear Claw

 

Photo recipe:  Mom On Timeout

"Bear claw pastry is one of life’s simple pleasures. Today, I’m making it even easier to enjoy with the help of a puff pastry. Puff pastry is a delicious shortcut that will save you tons of time in the kitchen while still giving you the same, flaky, buttery pastry."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

Delicious puff pastry to the recipe for making this a super easy recipe.  Love almond bear claws so much and the recipe sounds like a winner for me.

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Raspberry Blondies

 

Photo source:  Easy Dessert Recipes

"The magic of these white chocolate raspberry blondies is all in the details. Using frozen raspberries helps them hold their shape while baking, so the bars stay soft instead of turning soggy. The handful of sliced almonds adds just enough crunch without weighing down the batter, creating the perfect balance of soft and chewy. Slightly underbaking the blondies keeps the centers tender, while the edges set beautifully, giving you those bakery-style bites every time."  Comment from Easy Dessert Recipes

These raspberry blondies look very interesting.  I love raspberries and would like to try them.

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Baked Chicken Fajitas

Photo source:  Six Sisters Stuff

"If you are looking for a super simple and tasty dinner recipe, baked chicken fajitas is it! It has all the components of your favorite fajitas but without all of the work."  

Comment from Six Sisters Stuff

When I think of fajitas, the vision of sitting in a Chili's Restaurant with a server passing by with a sizzling plate of fajitas and the intoxicating aroma hits you as it goes by.  It always leaves me wishing that I had ordered fajitas!

I love fajitas the traditional way served with tortillas, but being the rice lover that I am, it is also very much enjoyed over rice.  Either white rice or mexican rice.  Outstanding meal!!  Try it on the side the next time you make fajitas and you won't be sorry (unless you are not a rice lover).

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Cheesecake Brownies

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"These Cheesecake Brownies are a mouth watering combination of two dessert favorites. Extra fudgy brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake layer makes for an extra impressive dessert that no will be able to resist."  Comment from Trish of Mom On Timeout

Trish has outdone herself on this one.  Using a brownie mix makes it easier and quicker . . . gotta love those semi-homemade recipes.  These brownies look like a winner.

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Boston Cream Pie

 

Photo source:  Glorious Treats

"Boston Cream Pie is an all-American classic that boasts two layers of moist vanilla sponge cake with a silky smooth pastry cream filling sandwiched in between, and it’s all topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Contrary to it’s name, it’s actually not a pie, but a cake that dates back to the 1800s! It’s one sweet treat that’s both elegant and bursting with flavor!"  Comment from Glorious Treats

Love this cake, but have not had it in years.  Would love to make this!

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