Zesty Tex-Mex Stuffed Shells

I decided to switch up my dinner tonight with a hearty meal featuring “Zesty Tex Mex Stuffed Shells”. This dish is when Italian meets Mexican as the bean and corn mixture fill the jumbo pasta shells before topping the dish with zesty pasta sauce and cheese. Just when you thought the gooey and savory dish could not get any better; I upped the flavor profile by adding sliced avocado to the stuffed shells after they have been removed from the oven. The combination of ricotta cheese, black beans and rich tomato sauce with the creamy slices of Avocado balance perfectly. …

Roasted Pumpkin Stew with Chicken Meatballs

The #1 Food Item for Fall Season is……PUMPKIN!!! It is added to all things sweet such as cakes, pies and coffee drinks and even savory dishes like soups, sauces and dips. I definitely had to dust off my InstaPot for this recipe which was perfect between last minute Zoom meetings, holiday shopping and decorating. I used all sorts of root vegetables for this stew, carrots, potatoes and pumpkin which are not only considered staples for cooking but each of these items are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. Mini Chicken Meatballs provide a good source …