Delicious dinner recipes that are nourishing and comforting.
California Walnuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil and a splash of cream make up this rich, chunky pesto. Served with pasta and sauteed baby portobello mushrooms! I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am…
Smoked paprika takes roasted zucchini to the next level! Tossed with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, this simple side dish of roasted zucchini goes with everything. Hi everyone! Wow, do I feel out of the loop. I’ve only posted 3 times in the past 3 weeks! The blog has taken a lower priority as…
What could be better than barbecue chicken? Having it ready in less than an hour with only a few minutes prep. Tangy, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce marinates chicken drumsticks which are baked until tender. Life has been all about easy dinners lately. I’ve barely been doing any cooking because of so much that’s going…
Roasted carrots make a fantastic side dish! These carrots are tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and roasted until soft. A pre-made balsamic glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. Onward with my quest to share with you my favorite veggie side dishes! Last week I shared how to make my sauteed green beans….
Fresh or frozen green beans are transformed into a garlicky and tender side dish. Serve alongside Italian pasta dinners or a juicy steak. To make these sauteed garlic green beans, you’ll only need 5 ingredients. Introducing… my all-time most-often cooked side dish: sauteed green beans. I make these at least once a week. They are probably my…
Love grilled cheese? Fancy things up by adding gourmet smoked fresh mozzarella cheese and savory additions such as sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions. I love grilled cheese. I remember coming home from a long day at school and pulling up a chair to the stove-top to make my own grilled cheese sandwich– with potato bread…
A simple roux of milk, butter, flour and parmesan makes the base of this creamy macaroni and cheese– and the addition of basil pesto and spinach takes it to a whole new level! Try this Spinach & Pesto Macaroni and Cheese for a quick weeknight meal. Happy Wednesday! I can’t believe it’s almost April. This…
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, garlic, and brown rice; made creamy with sour cream and Parmesan. Topped with Monterrey jack and baked until cheesy and soft, these stuffed portobello mushrooms make an easy and quick weeknight meal, plus they’re SO good! Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the USA Rice #ThinkRice campaign as a…
Roasted asparagus, tossed in garlic, lemon and grated parmesan cheese is a quick and delicious side dish! It’s so easy to throw this veggie side together on a busy weeknight and it goes with everything! Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Ours was jam packed. We had dinner with friends both Friday…
A crispy flat bread topped with sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers and black beans. Around this time last year, I participated in a fun Recipe Redux challenge that encouraged us to create a yummy, different type of pizza! My boyfriend (now fiance) told me he wanted to try roasted poblano…
· An Asian twist on an Italian favorite! This barbecue-like sauce is full of the punch of vinegar, sweetness from honey, and umami from the oyster and soy sauce. Try this Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with a side of Sesame Kale and whole wheat couscous for a savory lunch or dinner. Last year I…
· What’s for lunch this week? I made a big batch of ingredients for Asian Udon Noodle Salad, with pan seared extra-firm tofu and a toasted sesame oil dressing. This salad packs nicely in lunch containers and can be tossed together quickly at work! I’m super excited for my Udon Noodle SAlad #lunchthisweek. Today’s…
· Roasted butternut squash, tossed with garlic, olive oil and Italian parsley along with fresh kale, chopped pecans and shaved parmesan. Makes for a great warm side dish! The new year has started off pretty crazy for us! We’ve jumped right into wedding planning, and already have our date and venue set. We just…
· Perfect for a take-to-work lunch, these sweet chili soba noodles are protein and fiber packed. Prep all the ingredients ahead of time and keep the noodles, veggies, and sauce separate in your fridge. Toss together in a small tupperware and pack for lunch! I’m always looking for new lunch ideas for me and…
· Fresh broccoli florets tossed with garlic and olive oil, roasted and topped with lemon juice, pine nuts and shaved parmesan. Perfect side dish for any meal! Add roasted broccoli to your weeknight rotation. I hope you had a great weekend! Ours was pretty busy. On Saturday, we hosted a Star Wars marathon watch…
· Lean and tender French-cut venison rack roasted in a maple, thyme and garlic reduction, paired with roasted carrots and pearl onions and served over a creamy, cheesy cranberry-thyme polenta. I received complimentary samples of venison for participation in Marx Foods Venison Recipe Challenge. By posting this recipe, I am eligible to win prizes…
· Cheesy Chili Beef Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight meal: warm pasta combined with beef, tomatoes, chilies, and fresh spinach, topped with Monterrey cheese. You just need two pots for this meal– one to cook the pasta in and one to make everything else. Easy clean up! When we were little, once in a…
Rotini pasta tossed in a creamy parmesan pumpkin pasta sauce– made with pumpkin puree, chicken stock, Greek yogurt and plenty of garlic, chili powder and a sprinkle of cayenne. How comforting does this creamy pumpkin pasta look? It was so easy to throw together after traveling this weekend. This past weekend, I was down…
Israeli couscous simmered in chicken broth, with peas, carrots and juicy rotisserie chicken. An easy, delicious dinner that can be ready in less than 15 minutes, with the help of rotisserie chicken. Hello and happy Monday! I had a busy weekend. On Friday, my sister and I drove down to Austin to visit my little…
Super-creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes, combined with melted butter and swirls of seasoned pumpkin puree. Perfect side dish for your Holiday meal! Less than three weeks until Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? This year has gone by so fast. I know it’s cliche to say that but having our puppy this past year just made…
· Pan seared scallops with creamy corn tossed with fresh julienned basil. These pan seared scallops are a great way to include more seafood in your everyday life! Today I have the pleasure of reviewing my blogging friend, Sonali Ruder’s newest creation: The Natural Pregnancy Cookbook! I’ve been following Sonali’s blog, The Foodie Physician, for…
· Chunky potato soup packed full of cauliflower, broccoli and ham. This Potato, Cauliflower and Ham soup whips up in 30 minutes or less– including time it takes to wash and chop all of the vegetables. A warm bowl of comfort for chilly nights ahead. Happy Thursday everyone! I am excited that this week…
Are you ready to impress your fellow tailgaters at your next football party? Today I’m entering the Sabra #TwoSpoons Tailgating Recipe ReDux challenge! Sabra is celebrating tailgating season as the Official Dips Sponsor of the NFL and invited us Recipe ReDux Members to reinvent a delicious game day grub recipe using any flavor of Sabra…
It’s time for another Recipe Redux! This month’s theme: Fantastic Freezer Meals. We were challenged to share our tips and tricks for making freezer meals– it’s the end of gardening season so freezing is a great way to store fresh produce. If your garden is full of fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for you! Herbs freeze…