Advertisements I am not much of a baker – the science and exactness of it always throws me off. I like to be able to add a pinch of this or a dash of that. You can’t exactly do that when it comes to baking. You need just the right mix to give you theContinue reading “Butter Swim Biscuits”
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Balsamic Coleslaw #nomayo
Advertisements My middle son has this very real aversion to mayo – and he can taste it even in the smallest amounts. I really don’t know where it comes from but it encourages me to try to come up with alternative to using mayo. So of course, I had to see what I could doContinue reading “Balsamic Coleslaw #nomayo”
Lemon Herb Couscous #sidedish
Advertisements If you haven’t given Couscous a go yet, you really should. There are two common versions of couscous – Moroccan and Israeli. Moroccan Couscous is the very small – almost granular – version with a yellow hue to it. Israeli Couscous is relatively larger – also called Pearl Couscous – and has a moreContinue reading “Lemon Herb Couscous #sidedish”
Cheesy Cauliflower #sidedish #ketofriendly
Advertisements When I do my weekly meal planning I always struggle with the side dishes. Just like with my main dishes – I don’t like to repeat things too frequently. So I’m often trying different variations of things. When I stumbled on to the idea for Cheesy Cauliflower, I knew it was going to beContinue reading “Cheesy Cauliflower #sidedish #ketofriendly”
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Advertisements Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables out there. You can use them in so many different ways and different styles of food – it’s incredible. I think the only thing they can’t really do is be served raw. And that’s just because it’s unpleasant – it won’t do anything to you. ThisContinue reading “Crispy Parmesan Potatoes”
Bacon Risotto – so yummy!
Advertisements Risotto is one of those dishes that people tend to shy away from because they think it’s too difficult. Probably because on all those cooking competition shows it’s always the risotto that sends someone home. In truth risotto is a very technique driven dish – but it’s not actually difficult. This recipe for BaconContinue reading “Bacon Risotto – so yummy!”
5 Side Dish Ideas (With Recipes)
Advertisements Side Dishes are some often overlooked when it come to meal planning. But when you have a great side dish – it can be the star of the show. I especially like to make sure that I have a few really good side dish ideas when I am making a protein that doesn’t takeContinue reading “5 Side Dish Ideas (With Recipes)”
Spicy Potato Corn Salad – perfect for a Steak Side!
Advertisements Almost every cook has a potato salad recipe that they know by heart and pull out for every picnic, BBQ and pot luck. If you have been following along with homemade on a Weeknight you know that I like to change it up from time to time and try some new flavors in oldContinue reading “Spicy Potato Corn Salad – perfect for a Steak Side!”
Citrus & Herb Whipped Cauliflower (video)
Advertisements Summer time calls for bright and light meals that can be made quickly and go well with anything on the BBQ. When I think bright and light, citrus flavors always come to mind first. And this is how I developed this Citrus & Herb Whipped Cauliflower. I actually got the inspiration from one ofContinue reading “Citrus & Herb Whipped Cauliflower (video)”
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Advertisements Sometimes you just really need that good ol’ pub food to go with your steak or burger. And, man do we love burgers in my house! I have always loved onion rings and prefer the beer battered variety. But you can only really find panko style ones from the freezer section. So what’s aContinue reading “Beer Battered Onion Rings”