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
Weeknight Meals
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
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
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles are Asian-inspired goodness This recipe has been kicking around my various blogs for years, and once I got to this version, I have never been able to improve upon it. Spicy Peanut Noodles is made with pantry ingredients you probably already have, plus a few veggies. The best part though, is how fast and easy it is to make. It is perfect for a busy weeknight, or after a day doing chores and errands on the weekend. It is so delicious and special, that you can serve it to ... Read More about Spicy Peanut Noodles
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
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
Honey Lemon Winter Squash
Honey Lemon Winter Squash has wonderful flavor! This is the best time of year to grab some winter squash. Properly stored, it will be at its peak of flavor right about now - fully ripened and nicely sweet. It is just perfect with the flavors of honey and lemon too - a little sweet, a little acidity. Those flavors enhance the background richness of the squash itself immeasurably. I know, I already did a recipe with Lemon this week, but maybe you bought a bag of lemons and now you need ... Read More about Honey Lemon Winter Squash
Caramelized Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Caramelized Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette is a mouthful! And a pretty delicious mouthful at that. This is a tried and tested method of preparing vegetables that our family has enjoyed for years. Caramelized Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette is a two-part recipe. First, you make the Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, and then you make the Caramelized Broccoli. Both parts of this dish are useful in other meals and recipes, and we will be getting to that. Fresh broccoli is ... Read More about Caramelized Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
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