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”
Category Archives: Ground Pork
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”
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”
Alfredo Manicotti
Advertisements While this might be a little ambitious for a weeknight, because filling the manicotti shells is a bit time consuming – it is still doable. This twist on the classic Italian favorite comes out so good with the silky homemade alfredo and the cheese and sausage filling. Be careful though – because your familyContinue reading “Alfredo Manicotti”
Baked Meatball Mac & Cheese
Advertisements Comfort food is a staple in my house. Some people have a more stringent definition of what comfort food is – but for me, it’s any food that makes you feel like you are home. Basically any types of food that you can taste the love in. This Baked Meatball Mac & Cheese isContinue reading “Baked Meatball Mac & Cheese”
Ravioli Soup
Advertisements The days are getting shorter and cooler – which means soup season is upon us! This Ravioli Soup is seriously so easy to make and so hearty – you are gonna be making it all the way through to winter. This is one of those “semi-homemade” sorts of meals as it does call forContinue reading “Ravioli Soup”
One-Pot Garlic Pasta
Advertisements One-Pot meals are always a go-to for me – especially as we get back into the swing of balancing school and work and life. They cut down on dishes but also build so much flavor by cooking everything all together. Some people balk at the idea of cooking pasta in a one-pot situation –Continue reading “One-Pot Garlic Pasta”
Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice
Advertisements Meatballs are another big favorite in our house. You can add so many different things to make them fit into different cuisines. Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice are so easy to make but they are literally bursting with flavor. What I love the most about this dish is that the heat of the Sriracha cooksContinue reading “Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice”
Bavarian Burgers
Advertisements I often get my crazy burger creation ideas when I am eating other meals. This one is no exception. I was having a Weissewurst from a food truck at our county fair. It had a delicious sausage with ground pork, dill, and garlic along with a delicious stone ground mustard. Bavarian Burgers turned outContinue reading “Bavarian Burgers”
Grilled Apple Burger
Advertisements Burgers are a staple in my house. In fact I recently published my second cookbook – Burgers on a Weeknight! It will be full of different burger ideas – like this one. The Grilled Apple Burger brings together the sweetness of an apple with a smoky gouda cheese for a delightful – and fillingContinue reading “Grilled Apple Burger”