Pork Chops with Cranberry-Thyme Sauce look and taste like it’s only for a very special occasion but it’s quick enough to put on your table any day of the week. We love pork chops, and there are so many delicious ways to cook them. Pork Chops with Cranberry-Thyme sauce is amazing. It tastes like it’s …
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Spice up dinner with our Turmeric Chicken with Rice recipe. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. This 30-minute meal is sure to become a family favorite. Turmeric Chicken with Wild Rice is the type of dish that is responsible for my blog. Raising my children I often put dishes together based on ingredients …
Labor Day is meant for hanging out with friends and family, relaxing, and sharing great food. Hatch Chile Gruyere Burgers with Bacon are quick, easy and delicious and Crab Stuffed Portabello mushrooms are amazing. Best of all they can be put together early and quickly cooked without ever leaving your guests. John and I love …
These Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. There’s a hint of sweet followed by a little heat. Best of all, they’re easy on the waistline. How many different taco recipes can there be? Not nearly enough I say! Raspberry Jalapeno Shrimp Tacos are delicious and will be a new regular in …
Scott’s Succulent Shish Kabobs is a quick and easy recipe that is the perfect way to enjoy summer produce. They are so versatile that you can add your favorite ingredients. One of the best things about being a foodie is that I have the benefit of sharing recipes with my friends, and they share with …
This Country Captain Chicken recipe is delicious, healthy and it’s all made in one pan! It has a lot of history that combines Indian and Southern cultures. I don’t know the real version, but I do know I’ll be making it again. I make a lot of chicken recipes. It works in so many recipes, and …
This Grilled Shrimp Salad with Wheat Berries will not leave you hungry and have you searching for something else to eat. It’s filling, good for you and delicious! I can just snarf up grilled shrimp one after the other. Shrimp cooks so quickly and is so good about taking on the flavors of spices or …
Turkey Sloppy Joes are a healthier homemade sloppy joe that’s made with everyday ingredients. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal or perfect for entertaining. Turkey Sloppy Joes are quick and delicious. Eating healthier doesn’t have to mean bland or tasteless.
Rich and Meaty Lamb Ragu is the perfect dish for entertaining, the holidays or just when you are craving an amazing meal! It wasn’t all that long ago that I declared that I didn’t like lamb. I guess it was more like a petulant child making that declaration. When we would have friends over, John would …
This Asian Inspired Soba Noodle Salad recipe is a great recipe to take to a potluck or for lunch at work. Add chicken or shrimp and you have a quick and delicious dinner. This Asian Inspired Soba Noodle Salad recipe is fresh and crisp. It a celebration of flavors and textures that make it a …
Ground Turkey and Spelt Skillet is a quick and easy meal that tastes rich and delicious without all of the fat and calories. Spelt berries make this dish a great source for whole-grain fiber. This Ground Turkey Spelt Skillet recipe is quick, easy, healthy and absolutely delicious.
This Mongolian Chicken recipe is so quick and easy to make that it’s a perfect recipe to throw together even after a long day at work I love Asian inspired dishes, but it seems like when ever we order it out, we end up feeling slightly sick or thirsty all night long from all of …
An easy Meatloaf recipe that is quick to put together. This recipe makes 2 loaves. Serve one and freeze the other for another day An easy meatloaf recipe is only easy if you use great ingredients in the right proportion. This recipe is all of that and is one that we make over and over.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is a warm and filling dish that’s packed with protein, delicious ingredients, and no guilt! I can eat soup, stew or chili every single day of the year. There are so many varieties that I never get bored with them. They can also be a great way to watch …
Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese is an easy dish that combines smoky bacon, creamy Gruyere with a rich cream that finishes with a subtle heat. This Hatch Chile & Bacon Mac and Cheese is incredibly delicious! I recently served it to guests, and I have never had guests ask for take-out containers, until now.
Yafawi Sfeeha is a quick and easy roll that can be made with meat, cheese or vegetable filling. Perfect as a main meal or striking finger food appetizers Ya what? That’s what I said! This months Daring Bakers’ challenge is hosted by Manal Obieda, known as Manal’s Bites. Manal explained that Yafawi Sfeeha is a great authentic …
Easy Crab and Havarti Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps are a quick and easy dish. They’re filled with rich crab, creamy Havarti cheese, and then sweet sundried tomatoes. The whole thing takes just minutes to make. John and I relish our downtime. We have been in our home for almost 28 years. We have done a …
Braised Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Porcini & Dried cherries is cradled in a creamy garlic sauce that makes a complete, delicious meal I don’t know of any ingredient that is any more versatile than chicken. My mother wasn’t much of a cook, but she could sure fry up a chicken and often did so on …
Southwestern Chorizo Hash is an easy and delicious versatile hash recipe that is perfect for any meal of the day. The jalapeno and chorizo sausage is complemented with a beautifully poached egg. I am a firm believer that the food we love is often inspired by the people we have loved and our experiences with them. …
Easy Tomato Florentine Soup is your childhood tomato soup all grown up. It is creamy and delicious without using a lot of fat. I’ll guarantee you will not miss it. Remember that Manchego grilled cheese sandwich that I made to celebrate “Grilled Cheese Day”? Well, that isn’t really the only reason I made it. I made it …
Herbes de Provence Pot Pie is proof that comfort food can be delicious without the extra fat and calories. You will not miss the meat in this vegetarian version either. The Wynn Resort in Las Vegas recently teamed up with famous vegan chef Tal Ronnen to create exquisite menus of vegan and vegetarian cuisine for every …