I don’t usually do a lot of cooking on the weekdays. I usually try out new recipes on the weekends when I have more time and have had a chance to pick out a new recipe, and do the grocery shopping for it, etc. However, this week my uncle and cousin are staying with usRead more
The most important thing about this pot roast is that you don’t have to brown the meat. I wanted something easy that I could throw together in the morning and leave all day, and this is the perfect recipe for that. You wouldn’t believe how many crock-pot pot roast recipes tell you to brownRead more
This is an old family recipe. My mom’s grandma would make this every spring just as the green beans came up in the garden. It’s a great, easy recipe that’s total comfort food. I actually made this using a frozen ham hock that we saved from Easter. You can also just buy a ham hockRead more
This is a childhood classic. My mom would make this fairly regularly when we were growing up. It’s a great way to reinvent leftovers. This is perfect if you have some leftover rice from getting take-out, or just make a bit extra and save it for this. Day old rice is perfect in thisRead more
This is the perfect summer entree. The fresh lemon flavors make this bright and summery! You can cook this on the grill or use a grill pan to get that nice smokey grill flavor. The lemon and spring onions add a complexity to the chicken that really elevates this from just another boring chicken dish.Read more
Who says salad has to be boring? This salad is packed with a ton of flavor and feels decadent with just a few special add-ons. I find that the steak on this really makes it a filling and satisfying salad, perfect for lunch. Blue cheese adds a great salty, pungent flavor that pairs nicely withRead more
As you may have been able to tell if you’ve been following me for a while, I don’t cook a lot of red meat. Since most of my cooking events have to be vegetarian, I’m much more comfortable cooking without meat. However, I do enjoy the occasional steak. Flank steak is a great, relatively cheapRead more
Time for another chicken salad variation! This is a refreshing summery version. By adding Greek yogurt instead of just mayonnaise, you have lighter version full of good for your protein and calcium. The basil adds a great fresh taste that feels totally refreshing. This comes together quickly and stores well in the fridge for atRead more
This is a wonderful chicken salad. The blue cheese adds a wonderful richness that’s contrasted nicely with the tart, freshness of grapes. This is definitely a dressed up chicken salad, perfect for serving to guests, or classing up your own salad. I love this served over lettuce and tomatoes, but it would also be greatRead more
I made this maybe two years ago, and have been meaning to make it again ever since. Clearly it takes me a while to get around to recipes I’ve already tried before. But this is divine. The pork is tender and flavorful, surrounded by a delicious, rich and savory mushroom sauce. I’m a big fanRead more