Advertisements Making my own dressings has been something I wanted to do for years but could never figure out what the secret taste was for creamy dressings. And then one day it hit me – CHIVES! That’s what makes it have that perfect harmony. So now I play with variations of the my ranch dressingContinue reading “Jalapeno Dill Dressing”
Category Archives: Sauces
Hamburger Steaks w/ Mushroom Bacon Gravy
Advertisements Comfort food is definitely my comfort zone, and this recipes falls right into it! I have three words for you – Mushroom….Bacon….Gravy! How can anything go wrong with that delicious collection of words? Hamburger Steaks w/ Mushroom Bacon Gravy is a stick to your ribs, hometown hearty meal that is going to wrap theContinue reading “Hamburger Steaks w/ Mushroom Bacon Gravy”
Honey Chicken Rice Bowls
Advertisements Rice, veggies and a protein is such a great starting point for a dinner idea. And it can really go anywhere from there. I decided to go down the Asian adjacent path and make my version of the honey chicken with this simple honey sauce. Honey Chicken Rice Bowls is a quick meal, perfectContinue reading “Honey Chicken Rice Bowls”
Baked Chicken & Rice
Advertisements The ability to make a nice pan gravy or pan sauce can elevate some of the simplest dishes to new heights. I took a relatively simple and classic chicken, broccoli and rice casserole and add in some cheese and pan sauce to make this Baked Chicken & Rice. It has so much flavor andContinue reading “Baked Chicken & Rice”
Raspberry Chipotle Chicken
Advertisements Not every likes to have fruit flavors in their savory dishes, and I would say they are just wrong, but that would be mean, right? 😂 But seriously, if you have avoided the idea, please give it a go. You are probably leery because you think it will be too sweet, but that isContinue reading “Raspberry Chipotle Chicken”
Huli Huli Chicken
Advertisements While huli huli chicken is typically grilled after being marinated in a pineapple based sauce, this take on the Hawaiian classic will still give you the island feel. By slow cooking the chicken in the same pineapple and soy based sauce, you get a depth and richness of flavor like no other. My recipeContinue reading “Huli Huli Chicken”
Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin #slowcooked
Advertisements Balsamic is one of my favorite flavors. It is way more versatile that most give it credit for, as it can be used on poultry, pork or red meat. It goes great in pastas, salads, veggies – really just about anything. It can have a sharp tang but it is such a lovely flavor.Continue reading “Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin #slowcooked”
Orange Bourbon Chicken Tacos
Advertisements How do you feel about fusion food? I absolutely love taking flavors and techniques from one culture and meshing it with another. Taco, like burgers and pizza, are a great medium for doing this. Because you have a basic idea – a tortilla stuffed with a protein, so veggies, and some sort of sauceContinue reading “Orange Bourbon Chicken Tacos”
Spicy Spaghetti & Meatballs
Advertisements Classic comfort dishes are classics for a reason – they make you feel like home, they make you feel safe, they make you feel loved. My kids absolutely love spaghetti & meatballs. And you know, I cannot leave well enough alone, so I have to switch it up every so often. Just like IContinue reading “Spicy Spaghetti & Meatballs”
Hawaiian-Style Mac Salad
Advertisements One thing you are sure to find on every Hawaiian food truck and Hawaiian menu is Mac Salad. It is a staple in the island cuisine and so incredibly easy to make. What I love most is that almost every where you go it will be very close to the same, as it isContinue reading “Hawaiian-Style Mac Salad”