Elk Manicotti I would like to cling to these last days of Summer and enjoy them sitting on the beach somewhere sipping a drink with a little umbrella. Doesn’t that sound nice and relaxing? In real life on the ranch, there’s not a beach in sight, not even a drink with an umbrella. This is…
Petit Jean Peppered Bacon Bowtie Carbonara
Petit Jean Peppered Bacon Bowtie Carbonara Growing up in Arkansas, Petit Jean Meats made the best ham and bacon around. As picky as I was growing up, I still remember how much I loved it and having Petit Jean meat always made it seem like a special occasion. I was pretty excited to see Petit…
Steak Fettuccine with Spicy Cream Sauce & Le Creuset Giveaway
A few months ago I did a cooking demonstration at The Merry Peddler in Casper. I used their cooking equipment and one of the skillets I used was the 11 3/4″ Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet. Turns out, it is my dream skillet and I have been thinking about it since that day. The day…
Virtual Potluck: Penne with Mushroom Sauce
Delicious Memories, Recipes and Stories from the Chef Boyardee Family by Anna Boiardi is the cookbook I will be sharing with you today. I was offered to do a cookbook review and giveaway from Abrams Books through Virtual Potluck. Virtual Potluck came about from the One-Pot Cooking Party that I participated in earlier this year….
One Pot Wonder: Baked Cavatappi with Chicken
Emeril’s new cookbook Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders is proving to be a really great cookbook. I am so proud to be part of the One-Pot Cooking Party. It has been really great getting to know the other bloggers and getting a sneak peek at the cookbook has been truly delicious! This Baked Cavatappi…
Easy Cheesy Bow-Tie Pasta
Talk about quick! This mini bow-tie pasta cooks in seven minutes and the sauce is just as quick. You won’t believe how good it tastes and how easy it is. We love pasta and I am always looking for new ways to dish it up. This was another one of my, holy cow what in…
Tortellini with Chicken and Cream Sauce
Cream cheese and chicken are made for each other and make this a dish that everyone will love. It’s ready in under an hour, thanks to the frozen tortellini. Cheesy, creamy and so delicious and the fresh basil finishes it off perfectly. Serve it up with some crusty garlic bread and you are set. Tortellini…
Homestyle Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
After a cool, particularly windy day, this Homestyle Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup hit the spot! You gotta love big chunks of chicken and mushrooms, thick noodles and a creamy broth. Don’t you feel warm just thinking about it? We will still have some cool weather here in Wyoming, and chicken noodles soup always…
Rosemary Chicken
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. The rosemary pairs well in this dish with the chicken and isn’t overpowering. This is a quick meal to get on the table and my kids love it. So take a break from your ordinary chicken dinner and give this rosemary chicken a try, you’ll be glad you…
