Advertisements If you have been around this blog for a while than you know that I always encourage making your own sauces, marinades, dressings and dips. It’s not just because I like to make everything myself, it is also because the ingredients that are used to make most sauces and such “shelf-stable” until you openContinue reading “15 Homemade Sauce Recipes”
Category Archives: Healthier Fare
Crunchy Shrimp Tacos
Advertisements Tacos are at the top of my favorite meals, not just to eat but to make. I have so much fun creating each of the components that it takes to make the best bite. These Crunchy Shrimp Tacos have layers of flavor from the fresh slaw, sriracha mayo, cojita cheese and of course theContinue reading “Crunchy Shrimp Tacos”
Easy Pico de Gallo
Advertisements Freshness is the key to a good Pico de Gallo. A super popular chunky and spicy Mexican salsa that must be fresh. With a limited ingredients list – this recipe is more about how it’s prepared than what goes into it. The recipe for Easy Pico de Gallo is simple, quick, and flavor packed.Continue reading “Easy Pico de Gallo”
15 of My Cheesiest Recipes
Advertisements Cheese is seriously one of my very favorite ingredients. My husband always says cheese should be it’s own food group! I mean who doesn’t like ooey gooey cheesy goodness (I guess probably people that are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies – but let’s be real some of those people still love cheese). SoContinue reading “15 of My Cheesiest Recipes”
15 Sandwich Recipes
Advertisements If you have been around this blog for any length of time than you are aware of my love for sandwiches – or what I like to call Entree Sandwiches. Anyone that says a sandwich can’t be a whole dinner – isn’t make them right. I am not talking about a slice of bolognaContinue reading “15 Sandwich Recipes”
14 Recipes That Use Pork
Advertisements If you are old enough, you remember the very prominent marketing campaign – PORK! the other white meat. While I know some are just averse to pork products – I love it. I have pulled together 14 Recipes That Use Pork – a variety of pork recipes using ham, bacon, ground pork, pork tenderloin,Continue reading “14 Recipes That Use Pork”
11 Best Casserole Recipes
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a good old casserole for dinner? They are perfect for weeknight cooking because in most cases you just put everything together in your baking dish and let the oven do the work. For the most part casseroles are made up of a starch, at least one protein, maybe a vegetable orContinue reading “11 Best Casserole Recipes”
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Advertisements A traditional Chicken shawarma is made by stacking marinated chicken on a vertical spit or rotisserie and slow cooking it while turns near a heat source. Not many home cooks and kitchens have the means to make it the traditional way, but that doesn’t mean that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the same flavorsContinue reading “Easy Chicken Shawarma”
8 Entree Salads Recipes
Advertisements Entree Salads are a staple of Homemade on a Weeknight cooking. Turning a salad into a whole meal is not a small feat. You need at least one protein, plenty of veggies, some sort of carb and usually cheese. You also need a great dressing to pull it all together – that can beContinue reading “8 Entree Salads Recipes”
Chicken & White Bean Soup
Advertisements A creamy hearty soup loaded with plenty of chicken, white beans and veggies – this recipe for Chicken & White Bean Soup is going to be enjoyed any night of the week. The simplicity of the ingredients is what makes it such and inviting dish. You can’t get much more “home cooking” then thesesContinue reading “Chicken & White Bean Soup”