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Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

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This easy Homemade Tomato Tortellini Soup will change your life. That is if you love tomato soup but have never made it from scratch like this before. It’s creamy and super healthy for you. Not to mention absolutely delicious! 

And trust me it does not compare in any way to the canned stuff. But you are just gonna have to try it for yourself to see.

What Is Passata tomato sauce 

Passata is a tomato purée made from fresh, tomatoes that are bottled for use.

I like to use “Passata Sauce” in this soup because it basically is uncooked tomato puree without seeds or skins and works so well when making this type of soup.

Of course you can always use fresh tomatoes and blend them into a puree in the blender as well.

Totally up to you!

So if your craving some basic tomato soup, but also want a hearty meal as well.

Then this recipe is going to be one of your go to tomato soups going forward. Trust me! It’s mine.

Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Is a versatile recipe but what makes it EASY is that we are using pre-made pureed tomatoes.

Passata bottled tomatoes to be exact which are fresh tomatoes that have been uncooked but bottled

HOW TO MAKE Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

  • Start with a bottle of PASSATA TOMATO PUREE SAUCE 
  • Then to add a bit more of a tomato base, I will use a can of tomato paste which blends out well when added to the vegetable stock. See recipe card below for all the steps!

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP LAST?

You can freeze this up to 6 months but will want to eat it within 24 – 48s hours so the tomatoes don’t spoil in your fridge.

Also keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes: You can always use chicken stock in replace of vegetable if desired. 

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Appetizers & Sides, Pasta, Salads

Italian Tuna Pasta Salad

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This Healthy Italian Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect summer salad and is made with Zesty Italian salad dressing.

Yes I said it “Summer” and it’s official. We are finally saying goodbye to winter and hello to SUMMER 🙂 

You can use just about any type of lettuce mixture for this salad, I choose a good mixture for mine as you can see and it was super delicious!

This salad can be thrown together in no time at all and is filled with 5 different types of salad mix, along with some bowtie pasta, tuna.

Then tossed in a healthy balsamic, garlic dressing that you are sure to love.

I went a little lighter on the pasta for this salad, I typically use three to four cups of pasta in my pasta salads.

However for this recipe I used two cups because I REALLY wanted to highlight this lettuce.

You can serve this for the main course or as a side dish.

Because it has two cans of tuna it can be a real filling dinner option, so do not let all the greens here fool you. 

This salad can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, but I know it will be best enjoyed on those long summer nights out on the back patio! 

I can picture it now 🙂 Can’t you?

Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with this salad?

Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.

LOOKING FOR OTHER SUMMER SALAD RECIPES?

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Barbeque, Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinade

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This Grilled Chicken Breast Marinade tenderizes the chicken that is then grilled to perfection and served with Jalapeno Peach Salsa that your sure to love.

Perfect Summer meal idea for your next barbecue or family cookout!

If you like your chicken moist and juicy then you will love this recipe, added with just a hint of  sweet/spicy flavors then you can’t go wrong here.

HOW GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

  • In order to make the best grilled chicken you will want to start by Marinating it the night prior or for at least 2 hours prior. 
  • The trick to grilling the best chicken breasts is in the marinade and the length of time that you marinade the chicken.
  • Along with the temperature at which you grill it, you will not want to burn the chicken rather cooking it at a slow medium heat is best. 

HOW LONG TO GRILL CHICKEN BREAST

Till it is no longer pink inside, ideally 9-10 minutes.  Then you will have the most moist and juicy chicken breast ever!

If you follow those tips alone you are sure to prepare the best grilled chicken breasts. Also feel free to use bone in breasts as well, those work for this recipe well also. 

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN

  1. Marinate– Overnight or for 6-8 hours. 
  2. Grill– you can grill the chicken inside or outside. I used a stove top grill for mine!

You can serve these chicken breasts alongside a bed of grilled asparagus, salad or some other vegetable of your liking. 

IS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST HEALTHY 

YES, because you are using no fat to make it. Your just allowing the heat from the grill to cook it!

Come summer I like to get my hands on a basket of fresh peaches and then will make the best “Jalapeno Peach Salsa“ there really is just nothing like it.

I have yet to find any restaurant that has ever been able to compare with the homemade stuff!

This salsa is amazing and can be enjoyed with nachos and over grilled chicken or pork chops. 

If you have never tried it, I encourage you to give it a go.  

You will just love the way the hints of spice from the Jalapeno peppers along with the sweetness from the fresh peaches merge to create the best salsa ever. 

First you will want to prepare the salsa in advance and store it in the fridge for more than one hour.

This really helps the flavors to set into the peaches and makes for an excellent topping to these chicken breasts.

Looking for another popular chicken breast recipe?  

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta

Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti

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This simple Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti is super flavorful and flavored with parmesan cheese and garlic that is coated in a lemon butter sauce that is really inexpensive and easy to make.  I like this recipe, for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.

Wanting more lemon inspired pasta recipes? Try my Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta, Tortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce or some Lemon Butter Scallops

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

It is made with fresh parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley then it’s coated in a oily lemon sauce. 

It also has a hint of tang to it from the fresh lemon that you’re sure to love.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can have it on the table in less than 15 minutes to make.

Easy peasy right? All your basically doing is boiling some water, adding some pasta. 

Then seasoning it with fresh lemon juice, garlic and parmesan cheese. 

You cannot go wrong with this one! Feel free to add some cooked shrimp or chicken on top to if you’d like. 

Feel free to add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp on top if desired.

IS PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI HEALTHY

In comparison to most spaghetti recipes, it is. However keep in mind that Spaghetti is not gluten free. 

With no heavy creams or sauces, this dish is actually one of the more healthy pasta dishes out their. So please do not feel guilty, everything in moderation right?

I like this recipe for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.  

Just make sure your using a good quality spaghetti as it will make a world of difference in how this plate tastes.

Also, you can go ahead and fancy this dish up a bit and serve it alongside a nice caesar salad and a glass of white wine.

Who said eating good had to be expensive? 

You can also add cooked chicken breasts or shrimp on top this pasta as well.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI 

Simply find a package that is 100% gluten free and your good to go.

Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!

Sometimes I will add cherry tomatoes and spinach as well, so feel free to do that if you desire. 

Also be sure you are using a lot of fresh cheese and lemons and you will be eating like the Italians in Abruzzo. Osseo apperito!

Do you love pasta as much as me?

Then you’re sure to love my Chicken Pea Pasta Salad

Or my Ranch Caprese Pasta Salad

Or my Mushroom Goat Cheese Ravioli

Looking for more Pasta inspired recipes? 

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Chicken, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Best Chicken Stir fry recipe

Here is a recipe for the Best Chicken Stir fry it goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and makes for healthy meal. 

This quick and easy Chinese inspired takeout recipe can be enjoyed in less than 30 minutes. 

The chicken and vegetables are coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce that your family is sure to enjoy!

Vegetables of all kinds go well in this stir fry, you feel free to experiment with what you have on hand.

Best Chicken Stir fry recipe

I like to use a frozen vegetable mixture on those days where I am pressed for time.

So for this recipe, I have used one of my favorite frozen “Asian vegetable mixes” which has broccoli, carrots, green beans, water crescents in it. 

However you can use whatever vegetables you like. Fresh or frozen will work, just make sure that if your using frozen to defrost them prior to cooking.

If you end up giving this recipe a try, do let me know in the comments below. 

Inspired by: https://rasamalaysia.com/honey-lime-chicken/

Note: Feel free to squeeze a little bit more lime juice over the dish at the end.

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Appetizers & Sides, Date Night, New Year's, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood

Crispy Fried Shrimp

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This Crispy Fried Shrimp recipe is made with rice crispy and coconut flakes then is deep fried in a little oil that crisps it up just right. 

This whole recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes, your going to love it!

Crispy fried shrimp is out of this world juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. 

Looking for a salad to serve alongside? I would recommend my Quinoa and Avocado Salad which would go very well with this appetizer. 

It’s, Monday which means we have a long haul to the weekend. And so I wanted to come up with a quick and delicious recipe for a weeknight.

And took a look in my freezer and found a large bag of shrimp and came up with this delicious recipe.

Which has turned out to be one of our new favorite shrimp recipes of all time. 

These shrimp can be served as is or alongside just about any other dish.

As well you can serve them with your favorite sauce, such as tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.

Which would make these a great option to serve a crowd as an appetizer.

I also like to serve them with fresh lemon wedges as you can see in the recipes pictures. Once you try these shrimp, you will be hooked.

You can always substitute the rice Krispie’s for panko breadcrumbs if you do not have them on hand. However the rice Krispie’s are truly the better option.  

Inspired by: seriosuseats

Did you like this recipe? Try my other fan favorite shrimp recipes. Such as my “Garlic and Lime Shrimp” or my ”  ” it’s delicious too!

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Barbeque, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Quick and easy recipes

Thick Boneless Pork Chop Recipe

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These Thick Boneless Pork Chop Recipe are pan fried on the stove-top and served with fresh Homemade Peach Jalapeno Salsa. 

My Thick Boneless Pork Chop Recipe may look a bit  fancy, but trust me it really takes no special technique to prepare at all. 

If you like pork with a hint of sweet/spicy flavors then you can’t go wrong with this recipe here. These pork chops go great even without the peach salsa, but if you can get your hands on in season fresh peaches then go for it! 

HOW TO PAN FRY PORK CHOPS? 

The trick to cooking the best pan fried pork chops is to use ample butter, because you are going to be basting the pork chops in the butter while it cooks. 

The second trick is to season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper prior to cooking. If you follow those two tips alone you are sure to prepare the best pork chops ever. 

These chops can be done on the grill as well, they just won’t be as juicy. Also feel free to use pineapple in replace of peaches if desired.

WHAT TYPE OF PORK CHOP IS GOOD FOR FRYING?

Feel free to use bone in pork chops, pork loin or ribs. All work well for frying!

Go ahead and serve these pork chops with mash potatoes or a salad of your liking. They really go well with either option or just enjoy as is with lots of peach salsa.

I just love the way the rosemary and garlic butter flavors the pork, it melts in your mouth and to be honest I have yet to try something this good in the restaurants.

First you will want to prepare the salsa in advance and store it in the fridge for more than one hour.

This really helps the flavors to set into the peaches and makes for an excellent topping to these pork chops.

To prepare the pork you will want to sear chops in a non stick frying pan with a little butter, rosemary and seasonings.

Each side will take about 8 minutes to cook, while cooking baste with butter in the pan.

Jalapeno Peach Salsa

LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT RECIPES FOR PORK CHOPS? 

Below you will find some side dish recipes that would go so well with these “Pork Chops” 

Meal Prep Inspiration: Make more pork chops and slice them once cooked and place over some creamed corn and add the peach salsa. Stores in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Salads

Simple Potato Salad Recipe

This Simple Potato Salad Recipe has hints of lemon and paprika in it and is made with russet potatoes, eggs, garlic powder and is seasoned just right.

Let me tell you, this recipe is something special. Just cause I call it a Simple Potato Salad recipe does not mean it is not GREAT!

I can say that because I was never much of a fan of potato salad. Probably because the kind I was used to was to sweet and full of mayo. But this one is different and super tasty!

There is nothing like homemade potato salad, nothing. So if you’re looking for one that is a bit different than the average potato salad recipe out there than your going to want to try this one.

I came up with this recipe recently as I wanted to bring something a bit different to a potluck party I was attended. It turned out to be a major hit with everybody! 

For this recipe I made a separate dressing on the side, then once the potatoes and eggs cooked and cooled I combined them all together by mashing with a potato masher.

Then poured the chilled dressing overtop to combine.

My dressing calls for full fat mayonnaise, so if your wanting a lower calories dressing. Then feel free to use a lighter variety or substube half of the mayo with plain yogurt.

You can use just about any type of potato to make this potato salad, however I like to use the russets because the skin just peels off very nicely once cooked.

And that is exactly what you will want to do. Simply bring a large pot of  boiling water to a rapid bowl, then dump in the potatoes slowly and allow them to cook till fork tender.

Once cooked you will simply strain the water out and soak them in ice water till cooled. Once cooled all you will need to do is peel the potatoes with your hands. Easy enough eh!

If your wanting to feed less people or more peoples simply use my recipe adjuster above. The ingredients amounts with change according to how many people you want to prepare this for.

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