I’ve been enjoying having some soups tucked away in the freezer. They’ve been great for a quick meal when I don’t feel like cooking. This is a great soup that I was able to make with some leftover ham I had in the freezer. If you don’t have leftover you can buy some smaller hamRead more
Being in school and working two jobs has definitely made me interested in fast, hands-off meals. These Oven Chicken Fajitas are perfect for weeknight dinners. After a little effort to chop everything up, you season everything and throw it in the oven. Doesn’t get much simpler, and there are a wide variety of things youRead more
Happy Halloween! Tonight I’ll be making this frightfully good stuffed pumpkin! But today I’m sharing with you an excellent recipe I made earlier this week. This pork is fantastic. The sauce is sweet and a little tangy and makes every bite of pork divine. So to be honest I’m not very comfortable cooking meat. BackRead more
I’m in love with this casserole. Full of vegetables, whole grains, and protein, this casserole is packed with everything you need for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Roasting the vegetables brings out all the rich flavors, so it’s worth the little bit of extra work. This is the perfect transition dish as we head intoRead more
This has been one of my favorite go-to breakfasts lately. I’ve made it three times in the past couple of weeks. The third time I made it was for brunch with my grandpa and Mom. Mom told Grandpa we were having a frittata and he said, “these names get so fancy you don’t hardly knowRead more
My poor mom had some dental work done this week and has been feeling under the weather. So in an effort to get her back in tip-top shape, or at least eating again, I created this soup for her. It’s a quick soup, but tastes great: creamy and comforting, just what you need when you’reRead more
We all know we should eat more veggies, so here’s an easy way to start the day’s veggie count early. This is also a great way to use up some of the veggies in your crisper. Since this was served for breakfast on the last day at the beach house, we were eager to useRead more
So after making baked potatoes to go with the delicious Santiago Bean Dip, we had a couple left over. So on our last morning at the beach, it was time to use up the leftovers. These homefries were the perfect thing. Everyone loved these and they’re a cinch to make when you already have aRead more
These salmon cakes were fantastic. The name comes from the addition of onion, celery and bell peppers, referred to as the “holy trinity” in Cajun/Creole cooking because it’s such a fundamental part of recipes. I love adding extra veggies, it adds great flavor and texture. While these totally taste like beach food (from the OldRead 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