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”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
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”
Artichoke Alfredo
Advertisements Adding a little something different to a classic dish is always a great way keep your family happy with dinner time. Artichokes are not usually on my shopping list but I just got an idea that they would taste so yummy in a homemade alfredo sauce. Artichoke Alfredo is a delicious homemade pasta sauceContinue reading “Artichoke Alfredo”
Butter Swim Biscuits
Advertisements I am not much of a baker – the science and exactness of it always throws me off. I like to be able to add a pinch of this or a dash of that. You can’t exactly do that when it comes to baking. You need just the right mix to give you theContinue reading “Butter Swim Biscuits”
Balsamic Chicken & Rice #onepotwonder
Advertisements Weeknight dinners and One Pot wonders are so close to synonymous – it’s comical! Being able to cook a whole dinner in a single pot and make your whole family happy is exactly what Homemade on a Weeknight is all about. And this Balsamic Chicken & Rice is a perfect example of creating aContinue reading “Balsamic Chicken & Rice #onepotwonder”
Pineapple Chicken #ketofriendly
Advertisements Cooking with fruit is a bit of a controversy in the culinary world. Some say it makes things too sweet – others say they don’t like cooked fruit unless it’s dessert. I have been playing around with it lately and really had some success. My latest creation is a Pineapple Chicken. It has aContinue reading “Pineapple Chicken #ketofriendly”
Balsamic Coleslaw #nomayo
Advertisements My middle son has this very real aversion to mayo – and he can taste it even in the smallest amounts. I really don’t know where it comes from but it encourages me to try to come up with alternative to using mayo. So of course, I had to see what I could doContinue reading “Balsamic Coleslaw #nomayo”
Chicken Biscuits & Gravy
Advertisements Why do they call it “comfort food”? Because it makes you feel warm and loved and home! Biscuits and gravy are always at the top of my list when I am wanting to make a really homey meal for my family. But I wanted to try something different from the cream/milk based gravy andContinue reading “Chicken Biscuits & Gravy”