Quick Meals – Page 6 – Living Tivalicious

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

I have eaten crock pot mac and cheese many times, but never made myself. I thought I give it a go one night when I knew I wouldn’t want cook dinner after coming home from the gym. (I was right, I did not feel like cooking and was so thankful I used the crock pot!)Continue reading “Crock Pot Mac and Cheese”

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Wednesday nights were always spaghetti nights with the family, pre covid of course, at my grandparents. Since quarantine I try to continue pasta Wednesdays! This past week, spaghetti with a red sauce and meatballs were on the menu. I took the recipe mom that taught me ( and that grandpa taught her) and used whatContinue reading “Homemade Spaghetti Sauce”

Homemade Skillet Granola

I love granola with cereal, oatmeal and yogurt. So I thought I would try and make my own using my cast iron skillet! It was a quick and easy recipe and you can make it your own with whatever ingredients you have or want? Here are the ingredients I use: 2 cups rolled oats 4Continue reading “Homemade Skillet Granola”

One Pot Sausage Penne

Need another easy, one pot recipe that is also comforting pasta? Then this one is for you! This is one of my favorite easy and delicious pasta dishes! Full recipe is below but check out the quick overview reel here! Here is what you need (feel free to substitute or eliminate as your tummy wishesContinue reading “One Pot Sausage Penne”

Baked Salmon

Usually I broil salmon or on the stove/oven combination. This time I decided to bake it completely! Once again this recipe is quick, easy and delicious! We bought our salmon from Costco and then cut it in filets. It was enough for plenty of meals for the week! So it was a great way toContinue reading “Baked Salmon”

Roasted Broccoli

As I said, I want to try different recipes in my copper pan! Up next was broccoli! It was quick and delicious! I started by preheating the oven to 425. Next I chopped the broccoli. Then tossed it with EVOO, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Next I spread them out in theContinue reading “Roasted Broccoli”

Fish Tacos

This past week decided to celebrate TACO TUESDAY! On the menu was fish tacos. I looked up several recipes but decided to use the tempura batter I had at home and then add taco seasoning to the batter for extra flavoring! It was a pretty easy meal …but it took a bit longer to putContinue reading “Fish Tacos”

Seafood Mac and Cheese

For the past holiday weekend we decided to get some crabs! We love eating crabs with a nice cold beer on the side! Whenever we have leftover crabs/crabmeat, I love to make a seafood mac and cheese! This time, I out did myself! Here is how it all came together. After almost 2 hours ofContinue reading “Seafood Mac and Cheese”

Creamy Clam Linguini

Pasta is one of my favorite go-to comfort foods. I love that it’s quick to make and delicious. Creamy sauces are my favorite for pastas. That is why I decided to make white clam linguini in a creamy style! What you need: 1 can white clam sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 can diced tomatoesContinue reading “Creamy Clam Linguini”

Roasted Zucchini

I thought that Italian Seasoned Zucchini was my favorite. But I have recently roasted it in the oven, and it may just be his new favorite! This recipe is pretty similar and still quick, easy and delicious! My store find pan from Costco, helped to get the perfect roasted crunch! Start by preheating the ovenContinue reading “Roasted Zucchini”