on Mar 29, 2011, Updated Oct 12, 2021 11 Comments Have you ever had a brisket taco? I had one on a trip we took out west a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with them. No other taco compares since. The full-flavor of this super simple dish makes people think you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen for the whole afternoon, when in reality, you just stick the brisket in the oven and let the oven do all the work for you....
Get ready for a taste of the tropics with Caribbean Salad featuring plantains and avocados. It’s a sweet-meets-creamy combo that transports you to a sun-soaked paradise in every bite. With a colorful mix of fresh veggies, this salad is a quick and delicious escape for a vibrant, no-fuss meal that packs a punch. How to Make Caribbean Salad Step #1: Set a 10-inch or larger cast iron skillet on a burner set to medium-high heat....
on Nov 07, 2013, Updated Sep 06, 2023 30 Comments And to think it came about by accident really. You see, normally while we are traveling in the RV, I throw something into the slow cooker so that when we arrive, our meal is super simple and already mostly made for me. I’m sorta lazy that way. Anyway, I’d decided that I wanted to cook slow cooker chicken, but then realized that I’d left most of my chicken in the freezer at home....
I very rarely cook Chinese food because I usually can’t help but throw some fish sauce or lime juice into anything I make in a wok. Thus, most everything veers into the Thai-food realm rather than remaining strictly Chinese. I stuck to my guns on this dish and was really glad I did. I had the idea in my head to make Chinese Almond Chicken and then just happened to find a big bag of snap peas at my office that same morning....
on Oct 29, 2018, Updated Nov 30, 2023 1 Comment Looking for more delicious appetizers? I think you’ll love my praline baked brie, Swedish Meatballs, and Ranch Oyster Crackers. The cheesy, decadent flavors of French Onion Soup, caramelized onions, and melty cheese make a rich mushroom stuffing. This appetizer’s elevated flavor and presentation make it a favorite to serve on holidays and special occasions. Stuffed mushrooms have always been such a popular party food and holiday appetizer....
on Mar 31, 2023, Updated Aug 03, 2023 5 Comments Fried rice is a wonderful quick and easy dinner recipe. I also love adding rotisserie or baked chicken, blackened shrimp, or salmon to this delicious dish! Fried rice has always been a staple dish from our local take-out, but I really prefer to make it at home. It is ready in minutes and I can add our favorite ingredients to customize it to our tastes!...
How to Make Garlic Lime Chicken Step #1: Combine the coriander, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder in a large zipper-close bag. Add the thin chicken breast pieces and allow them to marinate for 5 minutes. This quick recipe uses a five-minute garlic, ground coriander and lime juice marinade for the chicken and provides time for you to whip up the chunky avocado salsa while the chicken cooks on the stove....
How to Make General Tso Cauliflower Step #1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Now, I know what you’re thinking – cauliflower? Really? But hear me out. This isn’t your ordinary boiled cauliflower. We’re elevating this humble veggie to superstar status. The best part? It’s so easy to whip up. Whether you’re looking to impress at a dinner party or just want to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this General Tso Cauliflower has got you covered....
on Jun 06, 2011, Updated May 27, 2023 9 Comments When the temperature rises, our suppers start including more cool yet filling main dishes. In other words, we start eating a lot more salads around here. One of our favorites is this grilled chicken and Gorgonzola salad. It’s so simple to make and comes together really quickly. I do want to tell you a few of tricks we’ve learned along the way on this salad though....
on Apr 17, 2015, Updated Sep 05, 2023 158 Comments For years, I shied away from cooking pork sirloin as it seemed a bit harder to cook than other cuts of pork and would quickly become tough and dry. Then, I became determined to overcome my fear of preparing it and learned a few tricks to make a no fail tender and delicious pork sirloin every single time. The Difference in Pork Sirloin and Pork Tenderloin Pork sirloin – also sometimes called pork loin, pork loin roast and center cut pork roast – and pork tenderloin are two different cuts of meat and look very different....
on Oct 03, 2019, Updated Feb 26, 2024 10 Comments In high school, my Mom wanted to make sure that I knew how to cook the essentials before I left the nest and was out on my own at college. Along with biscuits, oven-baked chicken, and roasted vegetables, another one of the essentials she taught me was how to cook white rice. While it sounds simple enough, it can be intimidating to even the most seasoned cooks....
Olives might be my very favorite party food. I love basically anything in brine, but I just can’t get enough of the salty, tangy taste of olives. I love my deep fried olives for a holiday get together, but I wanted something even easier. I adore olive tapenade, and while this version isn’t strictly traditional, it’s certainly easy and universally appealing. Traditional tapenades are usually made with finely pureed olives and anchovies, but since I wanted to make a vegetarian version I decided to leave out the fish....
on Nov 29, 2017, Updated Oct 06, 2021 7 Comments Are you looking for a simple, make-ahead recipe that you can turn to throughout the holidays and it always impresses? Then friends, this fresh Orange Cranberry Salsa recipe is for you! With just a few ingredients and no cooking included, this recipe is one that you are going to absolutely love. This fruity take on a salsa recipe is just perfect for serving with chips, added to a sandwich or topping your favorite baked chicken, but if truth be told, I have not found a way that I do not absolutely love it!...
on Apr 07, 2020 2 Comments I am a meal planner through and through. I love to know exactly what we are going to have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on any given day of the week. I also like to keep items in my pantry, refrigerator, and freezer that I can quickly pull together for meals my whole family loves in the event that I can not make it to the grocery store....
on Dec 04, 2018, Updated Dec 05, 2022 5 Comments Looking for more easy cookie recipes? You’ll love my chewy sugar cookies, best chocolate chip cookies, and peanut butter cookies. For as long as I can remember, these Peanut Butter Blossoms have been a part of my favorite cookie trays. So simple to make and absolutely delicious, it is no wonder that these have always been one of my most loved cookies!...
on Oct 12, 2016, Updated Sep 12, 2023 20 Comments Whether it’s fresh eggplant from my garden or some I bought from the vegetable stand, I absolutely love this beautiful, tasty vegetable! It’s just perfect for making this simple roasted eggplant for a scrumptious side dish. And it’s so delicious to add to all sorts of other dishes, such as my eggplant lasagna! Roasted Eggplant Recipe I usually amuse myself as I prepare so much of my eggplant for the freezer to enjoy the next winter....
on Jan 21, 2014, Updated Sep 09, 2021 27 Comments And since this cream sauce comes together in just a few minutes, it is easy enough to pull together and serve over a quick dish of pasta or even my new favorite zucchini pasta. Believe me, it has been a go-to recipe in my house for years. It all begins with a little bit of butter, onions, garlic, chopped roasted red peppers, cream and a few other touches....
on Apr 28, 2014, Updated Nov 23, 2021 4 Comments In my family, pancakes make one of our favorite recipes for breakfast, brunch or even breakfast for supper and these roasted strawberries pancakes are at the top of our list when fresh strawberries are in season. Roasting the strawberries takes just a few minutes, but adds so much flavor to this pancake recipe! Since it removes some of the moisture from the strawberries, your pancakes will still hold together beautifully!...
on Jun 06, 2012, Updated Jul 05, 2023 22 Comments What are they? Well, they are quite possibly the best cookies in the world. Especially if you like salted caramel, almonds, and pistachios. Yeah, I thought you might. What’s not to love, right? This is one of those cookies that once folks take a bite, they decide they just might have another cookie after all. At least that’s how it works at my house....
on Jul 01, 2014, Updated Sep 08, 2023 6 Comments Scrumptious Simple BBQ Ribs are incredibly tender and are such a favorite food for so many types of gatherings of family and friends. When I was growing up, I could always depend on BBQ ribs being at all of our major summer celebrations. Events like Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and birthdays all had such delicious foods like these ribs to enjoy!...
