~Spring!!!~

Spring Has Arrived!!!

A great sight in our backyard after taking a walk in our neighborhood on this gorgeous Spring day!!!

Enjoying the warm weather!!

Broccoli Tortelloni

Broccoli Tortelloni

A quick and easy meal to prepare for dinner works so well!  No, I am not talking about getting "take- out" or taking previously made/ frozen dinners out of our freezer to quickly microwave.  Broccoli Tortelloni is quick, easy and so delicious!  

This dinner comes together so fast.  I use Steam Fresh frozen Broccoli and cheese tortelloni.  Yes, tortellini could also be used here.  Every so often I saute mushrooms and freeze in small packages ready to use.  In this dinner it is an optional ingredient to quickly add in. 

Broccoli Tortelloni   

Ingredients:  

1 pkg. Cheese Tortelloni
Broccoli Florets-
    (I use Steam Fresh, but cooked fresh would work well, too.)
A few sauteed Mushrooms- optional
1- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil for baking and sauteing
Dried Basil
Parmesan Cheese

Method:

1. Prepare Tortelloni following package directions.
2. Prepare Broccoli Florets according to package.
3. Cut Brocolli Florets into smaller pieces.
4. Heat Olive Oil in large saute pan.
5. Carefully add drained Tortelloni and stir.
6. Add Broccoli and stir.
7. Add cooked Mushrooms. (Optional)
8. Sprinkle all with Parmesan Cheese and Basil.
9. Stir.
10. Serve.

The Tortelloni becomes a bit crispier when it is heated in the Olive Oil and it's so good!  The Parmesan Cheese and the Basil is a great addition. 

We usually have a little extra after enjoying dinner.  The small extra serving becomes a great lunch for one person after reheating in the microwave.  Try this easy and delicious dinner, soon.  Remember to add Cheese Tortelloni and Broccoli Florets to your grocery list.

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Best Ever Irish Soda Bread

Best Ever Irish Soda Bread
(File Photo)

It's that time of year when every one is Irish! It's also that time of year when I look into my fridge to see if I have unsalted Butter and Buttermilk.  I will be baking Best Ever Irish Soda Bread this week. It is delicious! A slice warmed for a few seconds in the microwave to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day has become a tradition! This Irish Soda Bread is filled with plump Raisins.  They are plump, because they are soaked in hot water while I prepare the dough.  It does make a difference.

Ready to be placed in the oven.
(File Photo)

I have also learned that slices of this delicious bread freeze well.

If you have never baked this yummy bread, bake one using this recipe.  I found it many years ago when I was searching for a recipe.  The ones that I had always seemed to be too dry.  You know, like the Irish Soda Breads that you purchase in the grocery stores.  This bread is just the best!

Click here for the recipe and my helpful hints. 

Bake this delicious bread this year!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

 

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!

Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat
at the Springfield Museums
Springfield, MA

It's March 2!
Happy Birthday
to you
Dr. Seuss!!!

Today on March 2 we remember the Springfield, MA native Theodor Geisel!  Many people know him only by his name Dr. Seuss!  He wrote and illustrated so many interesting stories for children- of all ages.  In his hometown of Springfield a wonderful museum, The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss can be found.  It is located on the Springfield Museums campus.  

There are beautiful very large bronze statues on the grounds that are enjoyed by so many visitors.

Horton and other friends!

    

The Lorax!

 

 

 

Stepping inside the "Seuss" Museum is fun!! 

Yertle and the turtles!

 

 

Looking up is colorful, too!

 

 

The Springfield Museums are one of my favorite places!  Stepping inside the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss is a great experience.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!