Pasta w/ artichokes,peas, and onions

1lb pasta
1 package frozen artichoke hearts (trader Joe's are the best)
1 bag petite frozen peas
2 onions sliced
4-5 garlic cloves chopped
olive oil


coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil, when hot put onions and garlic in. Saute for a bit until onions are translucent. Add artichokes and peas. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Cook pasta and when finished take about 2 cups of pasta water and add it to the veggie mixture. Simmer until heated through. Drain pasta and add veggie mixture to pasta. Toss! Serve with grated romano cheese. I also add a touch of crushed red pepper. Enjoy!!

Turkey/Chicken/Veggie Meatloaf

I know there hasn't been a recipe posted here since May 2011 but I am going to post these recipes because they were a big hit with my family.

1 lb ground chicken
1lb ground turkey
1 small zucchini diced
1 yellow squash diced
1 large onion sliced
1 half package of onion soup mix
about 1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder (few shakes)

Mix everything together and form in a pan.
Put in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
Serve with chicken gravy (jar)