Advertisements Sometimes I like to make what my kids call a “fancy” meal. I try to make shrimp at least every other week. One of my son’s actually came up with the idea for this dish – one of his favorites is shrimp scampi and when I served couscous for the first time he immediatelyContinue reading “Shrimp Scampi Couscous”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
Nashville Hot Chicken Burger
Advertisements It’s been a while since I shared one of my burger creations. I have been plugging away at writing my follow-up cookbook to my debut tome – Homemade on a Weeknight. The second book is set to be titled Burgers on a Weeknight and it will have 50+ burger creations with homemade sauces, andContinue reading “Nashville Hot Chicken Burger”
Lemon Garlic Grilled Pork Chops
Advertisements Simple, flavorful, easy – my favorite kind of main dish! This one is totally about the marinade. And the longer you can leave it in the marinade the better. Best to put it in the juicy goodness before your start your work day so it can sit absorbing all day long! Then when youContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Grilled Pork Chops”
Fiesta Chicken Taco Pizza
Advertisements Do you have a regular pizza night? Or do you celebrate #TacoTuesday every week? Why not celebrate both in one night with this delicious Fiesta Chicken Taco Pizza? Most taco pizza is usually a ground beef situation – but why can’t you have chicken on it instead? A warm crusty pizza crust loaded withContinue reading “Fiesta Chicken Taco Pizza”
Street Corn Chicken
Advertisements Some flavors are just meant to be together – like sweet corn, queso fresco and green chilies! But you can’t just have a side dish for dinner right? That’s why I decided to pile it all on top of a few pieces of chicken breast and call it Street Corn Chicken! The juiciness ofContinue reading “Street Corn Chicken”
Lemon Herb Couscous #sidedish
Advertisements If you haven’t given Couscous a go yet, you really should. There are two common versions of couscous – Moroccan and Israeli. Moroccan Couscous is the very small – almost granular – version with a yellow hue to it. Israeli Couscous is relatively larger – also called Pearl Couscous – and has a moreContinue reading “Lemon Herb Couscous #sidedish”
Chicken Ramen Salad
Advertisements Entree salads are almost always a hit at my house. Sometimes you just need a nice big salad for dinner. The way to make it more homemade is to make the dressing from scratch – which is super easy to do! Check out my Chicken Ramen Salad for a great dinner idea. The keyContinue reading “Chicken Ramen Salad”
Sweet Lime Pork w/ Pineapple Slaw
Advertisements Rice bowls are so easy and so yummy. You can make them tons of different ways and use all sorts of flavor combinations. They are also awesome for slow cooked meats – because you can just put the meats in the cooker in the morning and make a pot of rice in the evening.Continue reading “Sweet Lime Pork w/ Pineapple Slaw”
Rosemary Orange Chicken
Advertisements Not everyone thinks of citrus as a savory component but it really does make for a beautiful, bright flavor – especially with poultry. Rosemary Orange Chicken is a simple to put together main dish that will be so packed with flavor, you are going to want to savor every bite. The chicken comes outContinue reading “Rosemary Orange Chicken”
Turkey & Sweet Onion Wraps #slowcooker
Advertisements The slow cooker does not have to just be used for soups, stews and casseroles. You can use it to make the main protein portion of a dish like enchiladas, tacos, sandwiches and wraps. These Turkey & Sweet Onion Wraps are no exception. This meal is great for those nights when everyone in theContinue reading “Turkey & Sweet Onion Wraps #slowcooker”