Advertisements Every so often I get the urge to use a new spice or flavor for my family. This go around it was cardamom. While I have used it in baked goods before, I hadn’t used it in a savory dish for them as of yet. I decided to take it on in a couscousContinue reading “Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
Baked Chicken Monterrey Spaghetti
Advertisements My family loves pasta so I am always looking for new ways to use it in different flavor profiles. I had been craving some spinach so I was trying to come up with an interesting flavor combo to use with that. Pepper jack cheese is always yummy with chicken and spinach so that tookContinue reading “Baked Chicken Monterrey Spaghetti”
Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry
Advertisements Ramen does not just have to be used for soups. It makes a delicious stir-fry too! And this tasty Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry proves it. This is one of those quick meals you make when you realize what you had planned isn’t going to work out, or you are just so done with theContinue reading “Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry”
Bourbon Smoked Turkey Legs
Advertisements If you want the most succulent, fall off the bone turkey legs, then you have to make this recipe. Bourbon Smoked Turkey Legs was so dang good, my family was mad I only made one for each of us. What I love most about smoking meats is that it only TASTES like you slavedContinue reading “Bourbon Smoked Turkey Legs”
Mexican Corn Chowder
Advertisements The days are shorter and colder around here – which means soup for dinner ups from once in a while to a few nights a week. That means I have to get a little more creative with the types of soups I am making. My family likes chowders of all kinds. Chowders are definedContinue reading “Mexican Corn Chowder”
Creamy Spaghetti #onepotmeals
Advertisements Do you ever have those days when you think “I have to make dinner, again?” – that’s when I turn to One Pot Meals. Minimal effort, and minimal clean up afterwards. Sometimes, I just open up my fridge and see what I think I can put together. A sort of self-imposed Chopped Challenge! ThisContinue reading “Creamy Spaghetti #onepotmeals”
Chipotle Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Advertisements Do you ever go to restaurant, read something that sounds amazing on the menu but when it comes out it’s just sort of meh? This recently happened to me and I just thought I can do better than what I was served. So I gave it a go with these Chipotle Shrimp & CheesyContinue reading “Chipotle Shrimp & Cheesy Grits”
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Advertisements If you are looking for a hearty, flavorful meal that everyone is going to gobble up, then you just found it! Italian Stuffed Peppers are a delicious combination of orzo pasta, Italian sausage, tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. My whole family loves bell peppers so I am always trying to find new ways toContinue reading “Italian Stuffed Peppers”
Chipotle Cheese & Chorizo Enchiladas
Advertisements Making cheese sauce from scratch is one of my favorite things to do. And one of my favorite things about making the sauces is that you can add in different flavors to create new sauces. I started with my basic cheese sauce (like what I use for typical mac & cheese) and then addedContinue reading “Chipotle Cheese & Chorizo Enchiladas”
Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits
Advertisements Somethings just go together – like Rosemary & Chicken. The flavors meld together so seamlessly it is delicious every time. There is just something so comforting about the smell of rosemary and chicken cooking in the kitchen. And this Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits with chicken from the slow cooker, makes the whole house smellContinue reading “Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits”