You're going to mix theJalapeno Bacon Cornbread is packed with amazing flavors I am a big fan of cornbread. I have my favorites, but I wanted to try something entirely new to us and this Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread is the result. The garden has given us plenty of jalapenos this year, and this is the time of year when we start to wonder what we're going to do with them all. And, bacon is good with everything in our opinion. Looking for more Cornbread Recipes? Anadama Bread ... Read More about Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread
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Dijon Mushroom Chicken
Dijon Mushroom Chicken is fast and a little fancy Who doesn't love to have a few fast chicken recipes up your sleeve? And, if a recipe is not only fast and easy, but still nice enough to serve when you have company, all the better! Dijon Mushroom Chicken checks all the boxes. Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts can be good Now, I enjoy roasting a whole chicken as much as anyone, on a cold winter weekend when I have the time to devote to a more involved meal. But on a daily basis, I am ... Read More about Dijon Mushroom Chicken
Classic Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad is everything you want Potato Salad is a favorite for several reasons. It's easy to make. It uses the best of summer potatoes. And it's so darned delicious! It's all about the potatoes There are a lot of opinions as to which potatoes make the best potato salad. As you can see from the photos I am sure, we prefer red skin potatoes. The fresher the better and that is easy this time of year. If you don't grow your own potatoes, they are abundant at Farmer's Markets and ... Read More about Classic Potato Salad
Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice
Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice is a fast and easy meal Even though we are now empty nesters, I still appreciate a meal I can have ready with minimal fuss and bother. Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice is all of that. It's also made with ingredients that I nearly always have on hand. Rice, canned beans and tomatoes, broth, onions and spices are from the pantry. Celery, sweet peppers and chicken breast from the fridge. These ingredients can be used to make other dishes ... Read More about Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice
Creamy Spinach Feta Soup
Creamy Spinach Feta Soup proves it's time for something green You know that springtime feeling when you start to crave something green? Something green and fresh and right out of the garden? A lot of time that is a salad or some kind of raw green vegetable, but it's a bit early for that. It's not too early for greenhouse spinach though, and while we don't have a lot yet, we had enough to make this Creamy Spinach Feta Soup. Creamy Spinach Feta Soup is perfect for this time of year It is ... Read More about Creamy Spinach Feta Soup
Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are a kid-favorite meal This was hands-down, one of my favorite meals as a kid. It's one of the first meals my mom taught me to cook because it is super easy. I don't think you can beat the combo of kid-friendly and simple to make - Porcupine Meatballs tick both boxes. Well, there is delicious too, which this meal definitely is. What to serve with Porcupine Meatballs? Porcupine Meatballs aren't quite a one-pot meal, but they are close. You only need to add a veggie ... Read More about Porcupine Meatballs
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are perfect for this time of year. This is "egg season" which makes it the perfect time of year to make deviled eggs. When the days start to get longer, and temperatures begin to rise a bit, chickens lay more eggs. We raise chickens for eggs, so I'm always looking for more ways to use them in these spring months. Deviled eggs are a great thing to take to a get-together because it doesn't seem like people make them as much as they used to. They seem special and that makes ... Read More about Deviled Eggs
Guinness Beef Stew
Guinness Beef Stew is deeply satisfying We're pretty big fans of hearty stews and soups around here. They hit the spot during our colder winter months and they are one-pot meals to boot, which is always a plus. Guinness Beef Stew is among our favorites. Not just this one, but also meals like Five Spice Pork Stew or Kale & Spicy Sausage Soup. Rich and filling and made from scratch - a perfect winter meal if you ask me. Okay, so we aren't Irish. I did go to a Catholic grade school ... Read More about Guinness Beef Stew
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is easy and delicious I am not claiming that my version of Irish Soda Bread is particularly authentic. I think in Ireland, it is more savory, while mine is a bit on the sweet side. Here in the States, when you see Irish Soda Bread, chances are, it's going to resemble this recipe. Plus, it's an easy recipe, if you want to make bread without yeast. What is important about Irish Soda Bread? The best Irish Soda Bread has a few important attributes. First and foremost, it is ... Read More about Irish Soda Bread
Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy appetizer or side dish I think you most often see mushrooms like these Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms served as appetizers. That is kind of selling them short though. Mushrooms make a great side dish with grilled or roasted meats, like these Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs. And, if you're sticking with veggie only options, they would be yummy with Cheesy Quinoa and Veggie Bake. Or, as you might expect, they do make a very fine addition to a selection of appetizers ... Read More about Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Oven Fried Chipotle Chicken Tenders
Oven Fried Chipotle Chicken Tenders are great for game day! You may have found your way here because you're searching for good recipes to serve when you have people over to watch certain sporting events. These Oven Fried Chipotle Chicken Tenders will be a perfect choice. We're not exactly football fans, to be honest. But, we do love the yummy stuff people eat while they're watching it. That's where these Oven Fried Chipotle Chicken Tenders come in. You can make these ahead of ... Read More about Oven Fried Chipotle Chicken Tenders
Mediterranean Chicken & Kale
Mediterranean Chicken & Kale is fast and easy! This recipe has been kicking around my kitchen for years. It's a family favorite and a meal we enjoy nearly every month. I used to make it with spinach, until my younger daughter, Lauren made it for us with kale. The kale is much more flavorful and toothsome, and its more substantial texture stands up much better than the spinach ever did, hence changing the recipe to Mediterranean Chicken & Kale. Having said that however, ... Read More about Mediterranean Chicken & Kale