Tortilla Soup

I can't believe I almost lost this one!!  I made this quite a few months ago.  It was totally delicious and freezes well.  I know this, because I defrosted some and ate it for lunch!  Thank goodness I did!  I love the cilantro in here.  When you serve it up, be sure to put crushed tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream on top,  Those items bring the soup to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Salmon Cakes with Fiery Red Bell Pepper Salsa

I can't even tell you how delicious these were!  I loved how lowfat this was....and easy!  Tom and TJ weren't sure about this dish at first, and then I made them try it.  The verdict is in and after EVERYONE had seconds we all agreed this one would be made again!!  YUM!

Mazetti

This is a nice easy quick dinner dish.  My kids loved it!   It tasted like spaghetti, but used wide egg noodles instead of spaghetti noodles. 

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

I already posted a pasta salad, but this one is a little different.  I love the artichoke hearts, peppers and black olives in this one with the hint of feta cheese.  I did think it needed a little salt.  I also added some Penzey's Greek seasoning to it. 

Banana Berry Muffins

This recipe makes exactly 12 muffins.  It is a great thing to do with those leftover almost black bananas!

They make your house smell delicious!

I love the added dried fruit option.  I often throw in more than is called for.

Easy Party Meatballs

These can be done in the crockpot or on the stove.  I did them in the crockpot and at the end I had to add a little water, because they seemed a little dry.  After adding the water, they perked right up.

Stick a toothpick in and you are on your way!  I had leftovers, and found that they make great little cold meatball sandwiches!!

Orange Shrimp Dip

I changed the name on this, because everyone should know there is a hdden flavor in there.  I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!  I first had it at Pattie Burke's house.  Pattie just calls it Shrimp Dip, but I really think you need to know there is orange in there.  It was a refreshing surprise!!  You definitely need the cracked pepper crackers pictured here.  They truly make this appetizer complete!