Crazy times call for comforting foods! Made this dish last night in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but don't save it for just this holiday; Shepherd's pie is good every day - Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) white mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 lbs ground beef … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
I'm sitting here at my computer with a warm bowl of this delicious stew as the snow begins to fall! It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday and dare I say... the stew tastes even better after sitting overnight in the fridge?! This dish may not be on your radar but I highly recommend … Continue reading West African Peanut Stew with Chicken
Happy New Year everyone! Like many of us, I'm trying to eat healthier and more mindfully in 2020 by including more plant based meals in my diet. This recipe caught my attention on Instagram and so I tweaked it a bit and made it my own. The sauce is creamy and tosses nicely with pasta. … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Who says Vodka gets to have all the fun?! This deliciously easy semi-homemade Sambuca sauce comes together quickly and tastes out of this world! It's a unique twist on an Italian favorite that combines sweet, salty and savory in every bite. Give it a try... I'm betting you'll be pleasantly surprised and may even find … Continue reading Penne with Sambuca Sauce
Quick, easy and tasty; this deconstructed egg-roll / stir-fry will become a weeknight staple in your house, no doubt! Try substituting ground chicken or even pork for the beef and lighten things up. Tastes just like take out but you get all the credit, enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 lbs lean ground … Continue reading Egg Roll Stir-fry
This lasagna will change your life! Not really traditional yet totally "comfortable". This twist on a classic uses pan roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach in a white cream sauce as well as fresh pasta sheets. I guarantee your diners will be pleasantly surprised by the creative combination of flavors and unique … Continue reading Tuscan Lasagna
Stuffed shells are often underrated and frequently over looked because people think they are too time consuming to make. On the contrary! I love making stuffed shells because the flavor combinations are endless and truth be told, I can have a batch in the oven in under 30 minutes. With fall just around the corner, … Continue reading Pumpkin Prosciutto Stuffed Shells
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Today's a two-fer and it's not even Tuesday!! Following my Ratatouille Nachos appetizer this afternoon, my family will dine on this delightful summer side salad and grilled pork chops (also on the blog, search brined pork chops). I love a good Panzanella and the addition of watermelon is a no-brainer this time of year! Enjoy!! … Continue reading Watermelon Panzanella
Can't decide between chicken or shrimp tonight... how about both?! These grilled chicken and shrimp kababs with pineapple are sure to please. They pack a little heat with the addition of chili powder and red pepper flake, but it pairs nicely with tangy lime and cooling cilantro! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Makes 10 - 12, 12 in kababs, … Continue reading Grilled Chicken/Shrimp/Pineapple Kababs with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
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