Advertisements This is one of those weeknight dinners that falls into the “semi-homemade” categories. While the sauce, meat and veg are all prepared from simple ingredients, this recipe does call for premade gnocchi. This is mostly a time saver, and if you have the time – you can certainly add in some hand made gnocchi.Continue reading “Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Tarragon Chicken Noodle Soup
Advertisements If you aren’t familiar with tarragon – this is a great recipe to introduce yourself and your family to this delightful culinary herb. It has a sort of anise and pepper flavor to it, sort of a subtle licorice. It is used frequently in French cooking and goes so very well with chicken. ThisContinue reading “Tarragon Chicken Noodle Soup”
My Best Salsa Recipes
Advertisements With #CincodeMayo right around the corner – a collection of salsa recipes seemed necessary. I love to make salsas as they are really simple to put together, and they are a great way to add another layer of flavor and even heat to meal without making the whole meal hot. The obvious ways toContinue reading “My Best Salsa Recipes”
Gooseberry Salsa
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”
Cheesy Bacon Corn
Advertisements Having a good rotation of side dish recipes is just as important as having some good main dishes recipes. And while often the side dish might look like a simple steamed veggie, or a bagged salad mix. Occasionally – like when the main course is a fairly easy preparation – I like to spendContinue reading “Cheesy Bacon Corn”
Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus
Advertisements When it comes to weeknight dinners, I always try to some up with meals that are well rounded, and tick all the boxes. This recipe for Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus really does just that. You have a great combination of ground pork with a garlic and parmesan pilaf and then the addition ofContinue reading “Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus”
Creamy Sausage & Mushroom Pasta
Advertisements Italian sausage and mushroom come together so well in a creamy sauce. Turning it all into an easy and flavor packed pasta #onepan dinner just makes it that much more enticing. I say it often but really all you need for a great simple weeknight meal is a protein (italian sausage), a vegetable (mushrooms)Continue reading “Creamy Sausage & Mushroom Pasta”
Grilled Chicken Taco w/ Beans & Corn Salsa
Advertisements Grilled Chicken is a classic topping for tacos. So to make them a little bit more interesting lets add in some homemade corn salsa and a fun bean topping that you are going to love. By mixing black beans and pinto beans you get a great texture and punch of protein. The marinade forContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Taco w/ Beans & Corn Salsa”
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
Advertisements I gotta tell ya – I love a good jalapeno popper. The mix of the spicy with the creamy is just so super good. While I do enjoy the deep fried variety – I also really like it smoked, and wrapped in bacon! And that is why my very favorite kind of popper –Continue reading “Smoked Jalapeno Poppers”
Easy Roasted Garlic
Advertisements You may find yourself with a recipe that calls for Roasted Garlic, but doesn’t actually tell you how to prepare roasted garlic. Some folks make it in large quantities and a little over complicated. This is a super simple and easy way to create enough roasted garlic for a single recipe. Easy Roasted GarlicContinue reading “Easy Roasted Garlic”