Advertisements A key element of Homemade on a weeknight cooking is having both mains and sides on your menu. While lots of soups, casseroles, sheetpan dinners and one pot pastas round out a lot of the menu plans, you often need to make a protein with a side (or two) like a steak or bakedContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
Category Archives: Sauces
Roasted Chicken Enchiladas
Advertisements Using a homemade queso style sauce for enchiladas is such a delicious change of pace when it comes to enchiladas. And the simple roasted chicken brings an great depth of flavor to the whole dish. This recipe for Roasted Chicken Enchiladas is one that comes together very simply but tastes like you spent aContinue reading “Roasted Chicken Enchiladas”
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Advertisements One of the most classic and iconic Italian pasta dishes around is probably Fettuccine Alfredo. A wider flat pasta with a creamy parmesan sauce, you would be hard pressed to find a Italian menu without it listed. It can be enjoyed on its own or with an added protein like chicken, shrimp or steak.Continue reading “Easy Fettuccine Alfredo”
French Onion Dip Mix
Advertisements When it comes to home cooking, it’s not just about traditional meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You also need to address snacks and snack foods. One of the most iconic snacks is Chips & Dip. This can range from a variety of combinations, but next to tortilla chips and salsa, potato chips andContinue reading “French Onion Dip Mix”
8 More Taco Recipes
Advertisements There are at least 52 potential #TacoTuesdays each year – and no one wants to eat the same tacos week after week. I have made a lot of different tacos over the years and some are big winners and some of them were forgettable. But my family does appreciate that I try to comeContinue reading “8 More Taco Recipes”
Classic Orange Chicken
Advertisements Adding to my ever growing list of Chinese takeaway at home recipes, this recipe is a classic! This time around, I am tackling the crispy chicken coated in a delicious orange sauce with an Asian flair and little kick. Classic Orange chicken is a staple on almost any American Chinese food menu and goingContinue reading “Classic Orange Chicken”
Classic Chicken Parm
Advertisements When you think of staple meals in the US, chicken parmesan is almost always near the top of the list. It is one of those super hearty, feels like home, meals – and you don’t even have to be from an Italian family to feel that way. This recipe for Classic Chicken Parm isContinue reading “Classic Chicken Parm”
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Advertisements Carne Asada has a lot to do with the seasoning and marinating of the meat. Which makes it great for using a “cheaper” cut of steak that can be tenderize by both the Marinade and the way you cut it up. Coupled with my Copycat Chiptole Corn Salsa, some cheese and sour cream onContinue reading “Carne Asada Street Tacos”
Creamy Dill Potatoes
Advertisements If you are looking for a super easy to make and full of flavor #sidedish, then you came to the right place. This recipe for Creamy Dill Potatoes takes just a few ingredients (mostly standard seasonings you already have in your cupboard) and basically boiling potatoes. The easy dressing has such a depth ofContinue reading “Creamy Dill Potatoes”
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Advertisements Y’all know how much we like our #chinesefakeaway meals. There is just something about making those classic Americanized Chinese Food dishes at home. My latest endeavor was to tackle the Chinese takeout staple – this home version of Sweet & Sour Chicken is loaded with crispy chicken pieces with bell pepper, onion and pineappleContinue reading “Sweet & Sour Chicken”