It has taken me years to perfect the Italian meatball. I have yet to find a restaurant that makes it to my standards. And yes, I am very well aware that it’s most likely my standards that are the problem and not the restaurants, but let’s just thank me for my 15+ years of meatball […]
I love meatballs. But who doesn’t? This chicken meatball recipe is a nice departure from the standard beef meatballs – less fat but still moist and flavorful. Recipe as listed includes cream cheese and Parmesan cheese but shredded sharp cheddar works as well. One thing to note is that the mixture is extremely wet and […]
Nothing is better to me on a cold day than a nice tasty bowl of chili. This was the version I made up the other night, and it was so popular and our impromptu dinner party Saturday evening, I thought you guys might enjoy it as well! It goes wonderfully with the Pepper Cornbread, too! […]
[ed- this would be a great St. Pat’s dish tonight!] This is a recipe you could do ahead of time and freeze, or you could throw it together at the last minute for a dinner party (can be easily double or tripled for larger groups) or family dinner. It’s really versatile and easy. My family […]
Right now Niki is detailing how to actually corn a beef over in the Seasonal/Holiday category —–> How I got lucky There are still some days remaining until St. Patricks Day, so there is still time to brine your own Corned Beef. For the first time ever I am actually considering it. Niki is an […]
Reader Alison of Radishes and Rhubarb sends us this great how-to on making pizza at home. I love this unusual variant, but you can always follow her steps to make a pie topped with anything you like! She even explains how to make great pizza dough. I went through a time, not long ago, when […]
I started making this recipe right after Thanksgiving last year when some friends gave us a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. We had lots of leftovers and while I love turkey, a little smoked turkey goes a long way with me. My sister-in-law told me she had made enchiladas out of hers and I started looking […]
By using leftover chicken I was able to whip up these chicken and rice burritos in about 20 minutes (it would be even faster if I’d had leftover rice too). They are very tasty and filling. Here’s What You Need: 3/4 cup shredded chicken 1 large handful of fresh baby spinach 3 tablespoons salsa (use […]
So, my husband works a second job two nights a week. On these nights, when it’s just me and the little boys, I like to do quick and easy dinners that don’t take my attention away from the children for too long. It would be super simple to open a box of something and dump […]
Are you looking for a simple but impressive looking meal, good for a romantic date night, or dinner with friends? This recipe is basically a marriage of my fish tacos & shrimp fajitas, and could be done with either fish, shrimp, or a combination of both. It’s a very healthy meal– make extras and you’ll […]
I came across this dish after a friend posted the Food Network link to it on Facebook . I saw the ingredients (all pantry/freezer staples) and the time involved (sub 30 minutes) and immediately put it on my weekly menu. I buy in bulk when on sale, so this entire recipe fed all of us […]
A go-to meal in everyone’s repertoire should be a basic stir fry. And once you get the basics down, you can improvise and improve on it to your hearts content. Technically, this isn’t a stir fry, because I don’t really stir-fry the meat, but you get the general idea. And of course, the chicken used […]
This is a favorite standby dinner because it’s fast, easy and you just can’t beat it for a healthy, fast meal. The salmon provides an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, the spinach is full of vitamins and minerals, and the beans & parsley add more to that and are just darn good! All of it’s […]
It’s been a long day, I’m hungry, tired and I’m looking in my fridge and seeing only bits and pieces. So, what’s for dinner? Toady it was a Linguica, Pepper and Mushroom Skillet- cooked quickly and served over rice. It was really tasty and filling. Here’s what you’ll need serves two 1/2 spicy linguica sausage, […]
My man and I spent Valentine’s Day at the beach this year, having narrowly escaped the snow and rain that blanketed the Southeast. We LOVE seafood and our first stop when we arrived was the local seafood market. I picked out some grouper filets and my favorite, Smoked Tuna Dip, and we headed to the […]
I’m a big fan of spanokopia, the Greek dish made with Spinach and feta in phyllo dough. To turn it into a meal on the go, I add chicken to mine spin on this dish. I like make these ahead of time and freeze them, all I need to do to make a meal is […]
I absolutely love New Orleans! I spent my 40th birthday there (among numerous other times) and had a blast! Always have a blast there! One of my favorite trips to New Orleans was a fun half-day trip to the New Orleans School of Cooking. The chef was funny and entertaining, the food was great and […]
Shrimp and Sausage Kabobs with Roasted Vegetables There are many foods, particularly vegetables, which are excellent roasted in the oven. So if you’re going to heat the oven up to roast a veggie or two, why not make a meal out of it? This dinner idea can be pulled together relatively quickly (to the table […]
This is the recipe that will give me the meat I’ll use for dinner all week. Because I’ll be using the leftover meat in very different recipes I keep my pot roast pretty simple. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 beef roast- the largest that will fit in your crock pot. 1 large yellow onion- rough […]
By Rawls I’ve been working so hard on opening a business and other things this week, that I found myself worn out today and wanting a quick fix for dinner. Scanning through the fridge, I found some roasted chicken, some fresh organic corn, and lots of organic salad stuff. And we’d gotten some BBQ sauce called […]