Advertisements Risotto is a wonderful side dish, when you want to do something a little different . It’s really not that hard to make, but it is totally worth the extra attention to get a creamy silky sauce on the Arborio rice. This simple risotto recipe goes well with so many different meals. Balsamic RisottoContinue reading “Balsamic Risotto”
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Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza
Advertisements In general, when I make pizza at home, it’s thin crust and rectangular. However, some times I just get a craving for a really cheesy deep dish style pizza. And what better way to make that at home than using a cast iron skillet. This Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza is super easy toContinue reading “Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza”
Kickin’ Chicken Rigatoni
Advertisements My husband really love spicy food, so every couple of weeks I make something with a big kick. Like this Kickin’ Chicken Rigatoni. Sometimes you really just need to eat a meal that wakes you up a little. The star of this dish is the spicy cream sauce – full of jalapenos AND redContinue reading “Kickin’ Chicken Rigatoni”
Jim & Cola Chicken with Buffalo Mac
Advertisements Sometimes I get some crazy ideas that I just have to see how they will turn out. If you follow my blog at all, you know I’m a Bourbon Drinker. And I love to look for ways to cook with bourbon because I truly love the flavor of bourbon. I saw some recipes forContinue reading “Jim & Cola Chicken with Buffalo Mac”
Dijon Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Advertisements Cooking whole pork tenderloin is daunting to some, but really it’s quite simple. The biggest thing to remember is that you absolutely need to have plenty of moisture to prevent drying out. By slathering the tenderloins in a thick sauce like this Dijon Balsamic sauce, you trap in the moisture and get super juicyContinue reading “Dijon Balsamic Pork Tenderloin”
Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin
Advertisements With the holidays quickly approaching, the friend and family gathering and meals are all popping up on the calendar. If you want to really impress with that side dish Auntie Sue requested of you – then you have got to brings a dish of these Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin. The homemade cheese sauceContinue reading “Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin”
Creamy Bourbon Goulash #onepotwonder
Advertisements Goulash started out as a Hungarian creation that quickly became a classic American dish that has been made for well over a century in family kitchen’s all over the world. And almost every grandma, granny, nana, grams, has their own twist on the dish. The basic concept is pasta, ground beef, a veggie(s) andContinue reading “Creamy Bourbon Goulash #onepotwonder”
Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup
Advertisements Colder weather always calls for soups – at least in our house. And we like all kinds of soups – creamy, brothy, beans, rice, pasta, veggies. I had some extra Italian sausage from a big Costco pack, so wanted to make a soup that used those up. Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup turnedContinue reading “Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup”
Baked Garlic Chicken & Pilaf
Advertisements Garlic and chicken is a classic flavor combination. You really can’t go wrong with it! And marinating chicken in a marinade full of garlic creates such a juicy, tender flavorful pieces of meat. Serving it over a simple but delicious pilaf makes for a delightful meal. Baked Garlic Chicken & Pilaf is elegant enoughContinue reading “Baked Garlic Chicken & Pilaf”
Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls
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”