WE'RE HOME

Returned from the Caribbean late last night! Here are a few early photos.

Have a great day!

Key West, FL

Dominican Republic

Grand Turks Island

HE IS RISEN

Wishing all a blessed Easter Sunday!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND EASTER 2026

HAPPY EASTER! I hope everyone has a blessed and enjoyable day! We are leaving tomorrow for our Holland America Caribbean cruise! As such, I am not sure if I will be able to post the party next week, being out to sea and limited service. If not, please join Heidi or Michele on their blogs to visit the party!

Excited to share the adventures we have next week: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and Key West! Plus, the activities on the ship, Zuiderdam.

TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA DISH

I wasn't sure what to make for dinner tonight. I knew it would include ground beef since I had thawed some out but that was as far as I got until I cooked the meat. I grabbed some Thrive Market Taco Seasoning Mix, canned corn, a can of Rotel, fusilli pasta, and tomato paste to add. I also pondered using kidney beans instead of pasta but am glad I went with the pasta.

TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA 

2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF (COOKED)

TWO PACKETS TACO SEASONING MIX

ONE SMALL CAN ROTEL DICED TOMATOES AND CHILES

ONE SMALL CAN (6 OZ.) TOMATO PASTE

8 OZ. OF UNCOOKED FUSILLI (OR OTHER PASTA)

DASH OF SMOKED PAPRIKA

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

1 TO 2 CUPS SHREDDED EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR

Brown ground beef till done; drain fat if needed.

Stir in the taco seasoning, paprika, salt/pepper. Add tomato paste and Rotel, stir. Add the pasta and corn (liquid included).

Add water if needed so pasta will cook well. Stir occasionally. Once pasta is tender, add shredded cheese to top of pasta, replace lid to pan to assist with cheese melting (turn off heat) and serve!

Quick and easy dish alone or add a salad. I actually added a few slices of fresh avocado to mine!

Thanks for stopping by!