Advertisements When you think of staple meals in the US, chicken parmesan is almost always near the top of the list. It is one of those super hearty, feels like home, meals – and you don’t even have to be from an Italian family to feel that way. This recipe for Classic Chicken Parm isContinue reading “Classic Chicken Parm”
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Homemade Clam Chowder
Advertisements Soups are a favorite in my home, especially creamy soups. Clam Chowder is one of those soups that people either love or hate. Sometimes, it can be overpowering with the “fishy” flavors but this recipe gives the right amount of creamy base, smoky bacon, and silky potato to balance out the flavor of theContinue reading “Homemade Clam Chowder”
Meatball Ramen Soup
Advertisements Ramen soup is such a perfect weeknight dinner and one that I make at least three times a month. What’s great about it is that you just need noodles, broth, protien, and a veg or two to make a hearty and delicious bowl of ramen soup. This recipe for Meatball Ramen Soup is budgetContinue reading “Meatball Ramen Soup”
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Advertisements Carne Asada has a lot to do with the seasoning and marinating of the meat. Which makes it great for using a “cheaper” cut of steak that can be tenderize by both the Marinade and the way you cut it up. Coupled with my Copycat Chiptole Corn Salsa, some cheese and sour cream onContinue reading “Carne Asada Street Tacos”
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Advertisements This is one of those recipes that works as a great weekend breakfast or a great weeknight dinner. With a good combo of bacon, sausage, cheese, eggs, and potatoes – you have all of the best parts of a solid hearty meal. Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is filling and relatively simple to put together,Continue reading “Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole”
Saucy Potatoes & Sausage #onepot
Advertisements This one pot dinner is Hungarian inspired in terms of flavors. Potatoes and smoked sausage are very common in Hungarian cuisine – which is marked by heartiness. It is almost like a stew but not quite – this Saucy Potatoes & Sausage is perfect for a weeknight dinner that isn’t like the usual rotationContinue reading “Saucy Potatoes & Sausage #onepot”
Beef & Black Bean Tacos
Advertisements Taco Night – so we meet again! I really do love to make tacos regularly because you can do so much with them. This particular taco recipe is a bit of an elevated version with microgreens and cojita cheese. Beef & Black Bean Tacos have such great flavors working together to make a delightfulContinue reading “Beef & Black Bean Tacos”
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Advertisements Y’all know how much we like our #chinesefakeaway meals. There is just something about making those classic Americanized Chinese Food dishes at home. My latest endeavor was to tackle the Chinese takeout staple – this home version of Sweet & Sour Chicken is loaded with crispy chicken pieces with bell pepper, onion and pineappleContinue reading “Sweet & Sour Chicken”
Greetings from The Coop #8
Advertisements As the weather turns to rain – basically the next 9 months here in the Pacific Northwest – we start the monthly Hay Day routine. There are few different reasons that we do this. The most obvious one being – THE MUD! With all the rain the coop becomes a real mud pit. WhichContinue reading “Greetings from The Coop #8”
Chicken Soft Taco Supreme
Advertisements Tacos are a huge part of Homemade on a Weeknight cooking. Like Aarón Sáncehez says – Tacos are made of 3 things: a vessel, a protein, and a garnish. When you think of it like this, you can really make a taco out of just about anything. That said – you can also makeContinue reading “Chicken Soft Taco Supreme”