Fresh Meals For Spring!

I look outside my window and see: leaves peeking out from branches, tiny buds waving at me and flashes of color as birds flit from branch to branch. And that all makes me think of Spring! With Spring in full swing, I crave crunchy veggies, succulent tuna salad and tart lemonade.

I gathered together some recipes that really epitomize Spring eating for me, whether for lunch or dinner, and I hope you find them as tasty as I do!

Pecan Dijon Chicken Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Mostaccioli with Chicken

Cucumber Salad

Mandarin Lettuce Salad

As you enjoy Spring in your neck of the woods, try some of our other delicious recipes at Annie's Recipes. Connect with us on Facebook where I share recipes from the site and from other inspiration food bloggers. Find us on Pinterest for more foodie inspiration!

Easy Italian Dinners

Dinnertime. It usually comes with that favorite question heard from many a hungry eight-year-olds. "What's for dinner?!" And sometimes my only response is "I have no idea." But the Italians were on to something. Some pasta, with tomato sauce and a bit of filling such as cheese and sausage or beef and you have a delightful easy meal.

Thus, I've taken to stocking my pantry with different types of pasta, canned tomatoes and sauces and a selection of beef or sausage in the freezer. In a pinch I can bring it all together and turn out some pretty tasty dinners any Italian momma would be proud of. Here are a few easy Italian-inspired meals to add to your recipe box.

Spaghetti Pie

Spicy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Stuffed Manicotti

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Rigatoni w/ Fresh Tomatoes & Pancetta

Whether you are feeding a hungry mob, or entertaining your Italian lovers, these recipe won't disappoint. Visit Annie's Recipes for many more easy Italian-inspired meals and ethnic recipes. Connect with us on Facebook for foodie inspiration and more free recipes!

More Easter Desserts

...To tempt and tantalize your taste buds! Easter is a time for celebrating Spring and new life. And since it's a celebration there is no reason to miss out on serving and enjoying some fabulous desserts. So maybe you aren't planning a huge Easter Dinner or holiday celebration. That's no reason to avoid baking dessert!

I've gathered a few of my favorite dessert recipes from Annie's dessert section to inspire you into creating something tasty to share and enjoy over the Easter holiday.

Cherry Delight Cake

German Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Impossible Apple Pie

Peach Dump Cake

Peanut Butter Brownies

Whether you need something sweet and pleasing to pair with Easter Dinner, or to take to a potluck celebration (or even to simply enjoy at home), Annie's Recipes has all kinds of desserts for you to try. Connect with us on Facebook for more recipe inspiration and creative holiday foods!

Easter Dessert Ideas

With Easter just a week or two away, most of us will be making plans to share a family dinner or attend some type of Easter celebration. Easter dinner is pretty standard (at least in US homes): ham, potatoes, greens, Aunt Tammy's funky green marshmallow salad...

But Easter dessert always stumps me. So I collected a few simple cookie and dessert-ish recipes that could double as sweet Easter treats in a pinch - Enjoy!

Potato Chip & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

Amish Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

Rolled Oat Clusters

Visit Annie's Recipes for even more free dessert and cookie recipe ideas or connect with us on Facebook where we share lots of foodie inspiration and ideas from other food bloggers too!

Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

Will you be celebrating St. Patrick's Day this year? Serving themed dinner is a nice way to acknowledge the holiday with friends and family.

Whether you have an Irish heritage or simply enjoy the hearty dishes of traditional Scottish cooking, you can prepare a luncheon or supper that any leprechaun lover will be proud of!

I've found a few savory meals over at Annie's Recipes for you to consider serving up at your lucky St. Patrick's Day dinner.

Beef Pot Pie

Hamburger Soup

Hobo Dinner

Steak & Mushrooms

Whipped Potatoes

Need a few more ideas for St. Patrick's Day or Easter Sunday Dinner? Visit Annie's Recipes for pages and pages of tasty main courses, delightful side dishes and sweet desserts, all free recipes for you. Connect with us on Facebook for more recipe inspiration and to share your favorite meals.

Delightful Side Dishes!

Whether you are looking for a delicious dish to go with dinner tonight or need something to take to that office potluck next week, side dishes can be a doozy! Most of us don't want to dwell on the side dish dilemma for too long.

So here are a few go-to sides to keep in your recipe arsenal who's ingredients won't break the bank and are pretty easy to whip up in a pinch.

Potato Salad

Chili Cheese Rice

Rigatoni with Tomatoes

Sausage Tater Tot Casserole

Creamy Seasoned Noodles

If you are looking for some easy and tasty side dishes and don't find one here to try, visit Annie's Recipes for  many more free recipes for sides. Or visit us on Facebook to connect with like-minded food lovers and get more foodie inspiration!

Something Different For Dinner

Tired of the same old stuff for dinner? Out of inventive ideas for supper time? Maybe you have a special meal coming up that you want to go the extra mile on and prepare something new and different. Whatever your reasons for wanting a bit more excitement in the kitchen, let me help!

I dug through our recipes and came up with a few fun recipes to try out. They aren't exotic or made from grasshoppers or anything. But they are a step up from cold cereal or dry meatloaf for dinner! (Okay, so spaghetti & meatballs isn't new, but it is tasty!)

Pepper Crusted Roast

Smokin' Tuna Chili

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Stuffed Manicotti

Shredded Barbecue Beef

If you are feeling adventurous this week, try one of our tasty recipes on the blog! Or visit Annie's Recipes site for many more free delicious meals. Connect with us on Facebook if you would like more kitchen and recipe inspiration shared via your Newsfeed. (Pun intended!)