Advertisements Making my own dressings and sauces is always fun for me. I love trying to create flavor combinations and profiles to match the ingredients in the dish I am making. Sometimes it is just that the dish needs a sauce component and other times the sauce or dressing becomes the key component to itContinue reading “Ginger Peanut Lime Dressing”
Tag Archives: Homemade Sauces
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”
Homemade Cream of Chicken
Advertisements About 4 years ago I made a huge effort to get away from using canned and boxed foods. Our family wanted to eat healthier and wanted to get away from the unnecessary additives and preservatives. We started reading labels and learning what to look for. By no means are we super health nuts, weContinue reading “Homemade Cream of Chicken”
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”
Feta Salami Pizza
Advertisements I have said it before and I will keep saying it – I LOVE PIZZA! Next to burgers and right before tacos, it is one of the most versatile types of food. You can do some much with the base (hello cauliflower), the sauces, meats, cheeses, veggies. You can have sweet or savory pizza.Continue reading “Feta Salami Pizza”
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Advertisements I have moved to making all of my own dressings recently. Mostly it’s because I don’t want all the junk that they put in it to make it able to sit on a shelf for months. But also it is because you can really taste the difference in using fresh ingredients versus additives. WhichContinue reading “Honey Lime Vinaigrette”
Grilled Pizza
Advertisements If you haven’t made Grilled Pizza before – you are seriously missing out! It comes out so crispy and with just enough of that grilled flavor. I also use a very simple and quick homemade sauce recipe. For this recipe, I used ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, and parmesan. Just like any pizza – you canContinue reading “Grilled Pizza”
Meat Lover’s Mac & Cheese
Advertisements Pizza and pasta are always a crowd-pleaser – especially when most of the crowd is teenage boys! So I decided to come up with a way to combine the two into one great dish – and Meat Lover’s Mac & Cheese is the result. I have to say this is one for the books!Continue reading “Meat Lover’s Mac & Cheese”
Garlic Steak & Lemon Pasta
Advertisements Steak and Pasta are quick and easy for weeknight cooking. Garlic Steak & Lemon Pasta is a deliciously simple dish that is full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! The silky lemon cream sauce comes together so simply and the pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of garlic and pepper on theContinue reading “Garlic Steak & Lemon Pasta”
Taqueria Salsa
Advertisements You know how salsa is always different when you go to a Mexican Restaurant? Some places it’s chunky, some places it’s smooth, some places it’s bland and some places it’s spicy. Salsa is as individual as the person making it! For this recipe, I want to help you make a Taqueria-style salsa – whichContinue reading “Taqueria Salsa”