Advertisements I have recently had the pleasure of trying gooseberries for the first time. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long in life to taste such a flavor packed berry. They come wrapped in a husk similar to a tomatillo (they are related). I immediately knew that these would be delicious in a salsaContinue reading “Gooseberry Salsa”
Category Archives: Try Something New
Marinated Chickpeas
Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
Chicken Teriyaki Pizza
Advertisements Pizza night is such a fun night and a great opportunity to test out new flavor combos on your family. If you are wanting to get a little bit more international with your meals, pizzas are a great way to bring in something unknown and make it approachable. A pizza is basically a carbContinue reading “Chicken Teriyaki Pizza”
Caesar Salad Smash Tacos
Advertisements If you haven’t jumped into the world of Smash Tacos yet – you and your family are truly missing out. Smash tacos are a whole new way to make delicious tacos using all sorts of ground meats and cheeses. They are also a great way to make a delicious fusion taco to combines someContinue reading “Caesar Salad Smash Tacos”
Cooking for a Crowd – Kitchen Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Advertisements It’s been a bit since I shared some kitchen tips, tricks, and tools that I’ve picked up along the way. Recently, I’ve been working in my local elementary school cafeteria as a substitute, and I have picked up a few tricks and tips on serving larger groups of people. So I’m calling these myContinue reading “Cooking for a Crowd – Kitchen Tips, Tricks & Hacks”
My Best Smoker Recipes
Advertisements I am a year-round smoker, rain, snow, wind, or sunshine. I will find a way to be able to smoke some meats or veggies or pastas for our meal. If I have to set up a windbreak, use a wrap to insulate, or put up a shade, I will find a way to keepContinue reading “My Best Smoker Recipes”
My Best Crispy Fried Recipes
Advertisements When it comes to crispy and fried recipes, I have got quite a few. I do love to make things that have a great crunch. A lot of the crunch comes from the dredging method. You can got for the three stage flour, egg wash, breading method. Or you can go for a wetContinue reading “My Best Crispy Fried Recipes”
A Collection of Dessert Recipes
Advertisements While most of the recipes of here on Homemade on a Weeknight are for dinners or at least savory things, I do have a sweet side. I actually really love to bake and make treats and desserts for my family. I don’t have a ton of dessert recipes here, but I have published aContinue reading “A Collection of Dessert Recipes”
Southwest Egg Salad
Advertisements As most of you know, we raise our own chickens for both meat and eggs. With it being the colder months, we do tend to get a few less eggs but still have enough. Most everyone in our family enjoys having an egg salad sandwich for lunch or a snack and we do tryContinue reading “Southwest Egg Salad”
Sourdough Mix-in Ideas
Advertisements If you love to make sourdough like I do and have been doing it for a while, you may have gotten a little curious about mix-ins. Sourdough Mix-in Ideas can be the addition of a few dried or fresh herbs or chunks of cheese or even meats like pepperoni or bacon. I am byContinue reading “Sourdough Mix-in Ideas”