Penne and Shrimp with a Tomato Cream Sauce

I realized a few days ago that today is Ash Wednesday.  For our Catholic home, that means fasting and no meat today.  There went my meal plan!  The next few days all have meat in them, so I had to …

Baked Ziti

We had one of my best friends and her husband (who is also a pilot in Husband’s squadron) over for dinner last night.  I’ve been on medicine to help my neck and an occipital migraine for the last few days, …

Spaghetti Sauce

I LOVE spaghetti.  Well, really, carbs in general.  But spaghetti has always been one of my favorites, especially with my mom’s sauce.  The best part about her sauce is, you make a huge vat of it, freeze it, and you …

Greek Quinoa

With my husband’s PT test coming up and the start of 2012, we’re buckling down and starting to find alternatives to meat and fat that provide just as much flavor and filling-of-the-tummy-ness.  First on the list, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah).  For …