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
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Homemade Hummus
Homemade Hummus is easy and so much better Hummus in the grocery store is ridiculously expensive. That is why Homemade Hummus makes so much sense. I just checked and even the store brand is nearly $7/lb right now. That's crazy - for that much money, I can make 3 or 4 times as much of this stuff! Hummus is NOT hard to make You can make hummus yourself, if you have a food processor, even a little one. And it is probably going to taste better. You'll know exactly what is in there, because ... Read More about Homemade Hummus
Swedish Visiting Cake
Swedish Visiting Cake is a special cake I'm not certain exactly where this cake's original idea is from. I'm updating this post and wanted to see if I could find out. Swedish Visiting Cake, it seems to me, must've come from someone with unexpected guests who wanted to welcome them with a nice cake. It is fast, really easy and just lovely. Dorie Greenspan has a rather famous version of it, but there are quite a few others as well. This is my take on it, where I have changed up a few ... Read More about Swedish Visiting Cake
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie makes a healthy breakfast I admit that breakfast has always been a struggle for me. Even when I was a kid, my mom had to force me to eat anything at all. I still feel the same way, and because I do intermittent fasting, I still don't eat very early in the day. That's where I appreciate this Berry Blast Almond Smoothie. I am always happy to have something that tastes like a fruity milkshake, you know? Protein for breakfast is a good idea But, probably just ... Read More about Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
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
Buttermilk Cornbread
Buttermilk Cornbread is everything you want in cornbread There can be a problem with cornbread - it is very easy to make cornbread that is heavy, dense and dry. We're going to fix that today! Buttermilk Cornbread is hearty and is still light and moist because of the buttermilk. If you love cornbread as much as we do, that is very important. Buttermilk is a key ingredient Buttermilk makes a world of difference in recipes for quick breads leavened with baking powder or baking soda. The ... Read More about Buttermilk Cornbread
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
Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs are a must-have for family meals Well, they always were when I was growing up. And when we were feeding our kids. Now our daughters make pretty much these same Italian Meatballs. They are easy and absolutely delicious. 3 or 4 generations of happy people can't be wrong, can they? I should start by admitting that I am not, in the least bit, of Italian heritage. We have a lot of German on one side and some Scots on the other. The rest is most likely a hodge-podge, much as is ... Read More about Italian Meatballs
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins are the perfect little treat I first made these Coconut Lime Mini Muffins quite a few years ago. The recipe originally appeared on my old blog, but now I've updated it a bit and I want to share it again, today. If you love citrus the way that I do, these are going to be something you'll love. How do you feel about coconut? If you like coconut, you'll love these muffins even more. Why make them small? I like mini muffins myself. They're a perfect little ... Read More about Coconut Lime Mini Muffins