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 …
Using an Herb Butter and spatchcocking a chicken before grilling assures a moist, tender, and seasoned bird with perfectly crispy browned skin. John is the king when it comes to cooking outside. He was a great boy scout, and when we went camping, we always ate in style. Maybe not Grilled Herb Butter Chicken, but …
Pulled Pork Green Chile Verde is a thick meaty dish that is full of warm savory spices. It’s a stew or makes a delicious filling for enchiladas and tacos! If there is any food that I crave, it’s Mexican food. We’re luck enough to have access to many of the ingredients that we love to …
Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp makes a great healthy appetizer or meal. It’s quick and easy to make and delicious to eat! It brings summer home any time of year Shrimp is one of those ingredients that we, in the midwest, have to buy frozen. That being said, “fresh frozen” can be enjoyed all year round. Even …
White Cheddar Meatballs are perfect for dinner or as an appetizer. These healthy baked meatballs have a delicious crunchy exterior and a tender cheesy center that contrasts perfectly with the sweetness of the bbq sauce glaze. They’re guaranteed to disappear in a jiffy. We love a recipe that can serve as multiple options. Baked White …
This Crockpot Green Lentil Curry recipe has an earthiness from the curry and a sweetness from the tomato and is guaranteed to be a favorite in your home I’ve had a lot of firsts. By that, I mean that I am sticking to my resolution of trying new things. My resolutions don’t include losing weight …
Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Cheese is luscious, creamy, dreamy delicious! It makes the perfect quick and easy dinner dish. Sometimes I am responsible for setting up my own “road blocks”. I’ve wanted to make potato gnocchi for quite some time. I even put it on my New Year goals list. But I let the …
This fresh Grilled Peach Salad with Honey-Jalapeno Dressing is an easy salad that is naturally sweet with a backend kick. This has been the best year for peaches. They are so sweet and juicy, and plentiful! I just can’t get enough of them and I hope you’re like me and savoring them while you can. Enjoying them …
Mongolian Beef Stir fry is so good without one serving of guilt. It’s delicious without all of the sodium or preservatives found in other Asian dishes. Asian food at home is delicious without all of the fat and sodium you get with commercial Asian food from a restaurant. Mongolian Beef Stir Fry has all of …