Advertisements Summer is knocking on our doors which means meals start to be in the backyard for our family. Most meals include a protein prepared on the Traeger Grill – so a simple pasta salad that I can make ahead is perfect. It gives me the chance to actually hang out with the family whileContinue reading “Colorful Couscous Salad #sidedishes”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
Goat Cheese Pasta
Advertisements Simple and delicious are the best ways to describe this pasta dish. Goat cheese has a wonderful tangy bite to it that makes for such a wonderful sauce. Goat Cheese Pasta is going to be a favorite at your dinner table just like it was at mine. This is a perfect weeknight meal becauseContinue reading “Goat Cheese Pasta”
Spicy Mango Wings #slowcooker
Advertisements I have tried so many ways to make chicken wings in a large quantity (you do need a larger 6 qt slow cooker like this one by Pioneer Woman) without having to fry them. I think this method is the most effective, successful one yet. Using the slow cooker to make sure that theContinue reading “Spicy Mango Wings #slowcooker”
Cauliflower Salad #keto #sidedish
Advertisements When trying to keep mostly keto – side dishes can become a little hum-drum. Especially at potlucks and backyard BBQs – where you probably have rather limited choices. I really prefer to enjoy my entire meal, not just the main entree. So I started thinking about some of my favorite side dishes and settledContinue reading “Cauliflower Salad #keto #sidedish”
Garlic Chicken Spaghetti
Advertisements Some rough days just really need a super simple yet super flavorful dinner. Garlic Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect recipe for that. You probably have all of the ingredients already in your house for this one – and it is so fast to put together, you will feel like you didn’t really do anything.Continue reading “Garlic Chicken Spaghetti”
Tex Mex Chicken Salad Wrap
Advertisements Dinner in a wrap is exactly what a weeknight meal should be! What I love about this particular wrap is that you can serve it warm or cold. Which means you can make it ahead of time or right at dinner time. You can also make them up and head over to soccer practice,Continue reading “Tex Mex Chicken Salad Wrap”
Orange Chicken & Ginger Rice
Advertisements If you haven’t jumped on the #fakeaway bandwagon yet – you are missing out. A huge trend these days is to make your favorite takeaway or take-out dishes at home! I have been doing this for a while but this one really nails it. My version of Orange Chicken & Ginger Rice was gobbledContinue reading “Orange Chicken & Ginger Rice”
Tomato Risotto w/ Grilled Steak
Advertisements Risotto is something that many cooks and chefs are scared of and really shouldn’t be. If you are focused on the dish – you can make it rather easily. The real issue most people have is trying to rush it! If you have the time, you can make a delicious risotto any night ofContinue reading “Tomato Risotto w/ Grilled Steak”
Gruyere Mac & Cheese #sidedishes
Advertisements Mac & Cheese is on the most well-received side dish list every day of the week! But it can get a little blah for anyone not sitting at the kiddie table. So why not liven it up with – first of all, homemade cheese sauce. Second, play with some different cheese – like thisContinue reading “Gruyere Mac & Cheese #sidedishes”
Spicy Tomato Relish
Advertisements I really love to make burgers! I make one most every week for my family. I love how versatile they are. You can change up the meats, the cheeses, the toppings, and the sauces – it’s the true definition of “the possibilities are endless”. The sauces are maybe the most fun when it comesContinue reading “Spicy Tomato Relish”