Advertisements On days that I find myself with a little more time to make dinner, I like to challenge myself by making something a little outside my norm. I do not often cook with sun-dried tomatoes because chunks of tomatoes are not really my thing. But I wanted to get a Tuscan flavor profile intoContinue reading “Tuscan Chicken & Potatoes”
Category Archives: Sauces
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”
Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry
Advertisements Ramen does not just have to be used for soups. It makes a delicious stir-fry too! And this tasty Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry proves it. This is one of those quick meals you make when you realize what you had planned isn’t going to work out, or you are just so done with theContinue reading “Spicy Turkey Ramen Stir-Fry”
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”
Chipotle Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Advertisements Do you ever go to restaurant, read something that sounds amazing on the menu but when it comes out it’s just sort of meh? This recently happened to me and I just thought I can do better than what I was served. So I gave it a go with these Chipotle Shrimp & CheesyContinue reading “Chipotle Shrimp & Cheesy Grits”
Chipotle Cheese & Chorizo Enchiladas
Advertisements Making cheese sauce from scratch is one of my favorite things to do. And one of my favorite things about making the sauces is that you can add in different flavors to create new sauces. I started with my basic cheese sauce (like what I use for typical mac & cheese) and then addedContinue reading “Chipotle Cheese & Chorizo Enchiladas”
Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits
Advertisements Somethings just go together – like Rosemary & Chicken. The flavors meld together so seamlessly it is delicious every time. There is just something so comforting about the smell of rosemary and chicken cooking in the kitchen. And this Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits with chicken from the slow cooker, makes the whole house smellContinue reading “Rosemary Chicken & Biscuits”
Kicked up Patty Melt
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a good Patty Melt? They are so hearty and just feel like home – or that greasy spoon diner we all love to go to after a night out! For this particular patty melt I went with a loose meat style – mixing the mushrooms, onions and jalapenos all in withContinue reading “Kicked up Patty Melt”
Cowboy Pasta
Advertisements Sometimes I just ask my hubs to pick one ingredient to inspire me for dinner ideas. This was one of those times. I had already settled on a pasta dish but I couldn’t decide which direction to go other than that I didn’t want red sauce. So I asked and he delivered Ground Beef.Continue reading “Cowboy Pasta”
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”