Advertisements Marinating chicken is always a good idea. Chicken (especially chicken breast) is perfect for marinades because it is like a blank canvas. Marinating chicken and then grilling it – even better! Honey Adobo Chicken Skewers are the bomb – so full of sweet and spicy flavors. If you think that Chipotle in Adobo isContinue reading “Honey Adobo Chicken Skewers”
Tag Archives: Family Dinner Recipes
Grammy’s Sausage Casserole
Advertisements My husband asked me to try to make a dish that he grew up eating at his Grammy’s house. He had a basic idea of what was in it, but most of the ingredients are not exactly homemade – cream of chicken, chicken noodle soup from a packet – and I just didn’t wantContinue reading “Grammy’s Sausage Casserole”
Dill Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Advertisements Summer is coming! And that calls for lighter, brighter dinners. It calls for dinner on the back porch or on the shore for a weeknight kayak adventure. Salad sandwiches are perfect for this sort of dinner idea. A simple Dill Shrimp Salad Sandwich is going to make your whole family so happy. It isContinue reading “Dill Shrimp Salad Sandwich”
Spicy Mango Wings #slowcooker
Advertisements I have tried so many ways to make chicken wings in a large quantity (you do need a larger 6 qt slow cooker like this one by Pioneer Woman) without having to fry them. I think this method is the most effective, successful one yet. Using the slow cooker to make sure that theContinue reading “Spicy Mango Wings #slowcooker”
Spicy Tomato Soup
Advertisements This deliciously simple soup is inspired by the dishes “Eggs in Purgatory” and the more traditional Shakshuka. I wanted to bring the smoky flavors of cumin and paprika to a tomato soup – to really give it some pep! And the perfectly poached eggs give it a great richness. This Spicy Tomato Soup isContinue reading “Spicy Tomato Soup”
Shrimp Scampi Couscous
Advertisements Sometimes I like to make what my kids call a “fancy” meal. I try to make shrimp at least every other week. One of my son’s actually came up with the idea for this dish – one of his favorites is shrimp scampi and when I served couscous for the first time he immediatelyContinue reading “Shrimp Scampi Couscous”
Cheesy Pepper Chicken
Advertisements What does weeknight dinner mean to you? Do you dread it? Are you scared of it? You really shouldn’t be…because cooking real food on a weeknight is nothing to be scared of. You can – you just have to prep for it. You plan ahead with planning out by the month – or atContinue reading “Cheesy Pepper Chicken”
Mac & Cheese Burger
Advertisements I think it’s safe to say I’m obsessed with burgers. I love making new creations and trying different things with burgers. This recipe is no different. I took my homemade mac & cheese and piled it on to a beef and pork burger! It’s definitely a messy eat but the flavors are stellar! CheckContinue reading “Mac & Cheese Burger”
Beef Broccoli #Slowcooker
Advertisements Slow cookers make it so easy to create a super flavorful meal without having to stand over it for a long time. You can also use tougher or less tender cuts of meat and still have it come out soft in the end. Beef Broccoli is a fairly simple but super delicious meal thatContinue reading “Beef Broccoli #Slowcooker”
Ginger Pork Meatballs w/ Veggie Noodles
Advertisements I love to use all different kinds of ground meat to make meatball dishes. This one has a Thai inspired flavor profile. It brings in lots of ginger and jalapeno spiciness without overwhelming. And the veggie-packed noodles will make sure your family is getting their daily count. Try Ginger Pork Meatballs w/ Veggie NoodlesContinue reading “Ginger Pork Meatballs w/ Veggie Noodles”