Pasta Salad with Kale & Olives

This pasta dish is inspired by both Greek and Italian flavors. It can me made with the chicken sausage (can be found at Target and other specialty stores) as described below or as a meatless pasta salad (increase Kale by 1 more cup for meatless version). Garnish each serving with crumbled Feta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese…allow each person to season to taste with black pepper and/or red pepper flakes. This dish is great served warm or at room temp/cool, for those hot summer days.

Italian Scalloped-Potato & Beef Casserole

This casserole is so hearty and filling. It is just the kind of meal that my husband loves…meat and potatoes. Serve this with a simple side salad drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This casserole can also be cooked in the crock pot if you have a busy day ahead…simply follow the crock pot/slow cooker instructions.