These phyllo cup appetizers are easy to make and will be a big hit at any BBQ gathering. Tender pulled pork and a tangy BBQ sauce add just the right amount of kick to these little bites. This recipe is one of my favorite easy appetizers. You can fill them up with all sorts of tasty …
This apple pecan stuffed pork chops recipe is homey comfort food at its best! The recipe is one of my 30 minute meals (actually 5 minutes over but those 5 minutes are worth it!) If you have been reading my blog for long, you will know how much I love this time of the year. …
It’s time for some grilled pork with mango salsa! We love to grill at our house. My husband is a wonderful grill master, and everything he puts on the grill comes out beautifully. It’s up to me to come up with whatever it is that I hand over to him to cook. Since we grill …
If you are looking for something fast and easy to make on a busy weeknight that is still full of flavor and looks great, this pork chops with apples and stuffing is the perfect choice. The wholesome taste of cinnamon and apples is always a perfect accompaniment for pork chops. But adding the extra crunch …
This slow cooker pork roast with applesauce and vegetables is a very easy recipe that tastes just amazing. The pork has a sweet rosemary mustard sauce that compliments the applesauce beautifully for a wonderful fall meal. Ahh…the wonders of crock pot recipes. No other kitchen appliance can make a dinner with hardly any preparation at …
This slow cooker herbed apricot pork loin roast tastes like you spent hours tending it, when the crock pot really did all the work for you. Short on time in the morning but want to use your slow cooker? Just 5 minutes of preparation is all you need for this delicious pork roast. Just mix …
For a change of pace tonight, let’s make some Moroccan meatballs. Who can resist meatball recipes? Today, instead of spaghetti and meatballs, we’ll be travelling to another part of the world for a new taste sensation. This recipe takes Italian meatballs to a whole new level, by combining Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs with …
This garbanzo bean salad is a delightful mix of beans, vegetables and fresh herbs in a tangy balsamic lemon dressing. It is very easy to make (less than 10 minutes) and tastes amazing.I love making garbanzo bean recipes. The beans are readily available and can be used in lots of ways, from hummus to curries …
One great way to make the flavor of recipes really shine is to use fresh herbs for cooking. Using them adds tons of flavor and freshness to any recipe. This visual Guide to Fresh Herbs gives information on buying, storing and using the most common herbs for today’s recipes. I grow herbs year round. Most …
These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and cooked on the stove top until they take on a delightful flavor. They make wonderful Paleo and gluten free easy appetizers and are ready very quickly. October 22 is recognized as National Nut Day. Having these toasted pecans is a great way to celebrate …
I love my crock pot! I can throw all of the ingredients into it early in the day and let it do its job all day long. At the end of the day, my house smells great when I come home after being out all day. But there are a few cooking tips to make …
At our house, we barbecue all year long since the weather is somewhat moderate here in NC. But when summer rolls around, we really give the grill a workout. These Summer BBQ Recipes are some of my favorites. Many of these choices are 30 minute meals, and will be a hit at any summer time outdoor …
Busy men and women need easy recipes that can help them get dinner on the table in a hurry. All of these meals, snacks and desserts can be made in less than a half hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or breakfasts when you just have to get out the door quickly. 30 Minute Meals are …
This clean eating barbecue sauce has a spicy and smoky flavor that is perfect on so many cuts of meat. It fits into a Paleo, Gluten Free, Whole30 or Sugar Free diet and is super easy to make. Grilling recipes are popular in our house all year round, but the grill really gets a real workout in …
We love to entertain at our house. Do you? For us, having friends over to socialize is a fun way to spend a few hours on the weekend after the slog of a hard week’s work. And that doesn’t have to mean having a dinner party which can mean even MORE work. Sometimes easy appetizers …
Recipe Categories Are you looking for something new to cook for dinner or dessert tonight? Want a quick party appetizer to wow your friends? Recipes Just 4U has hundreds of recipes for you to choose from. Just click on any of the images or the links below to go to that category page. One Pot …
My mother died late last year, but her love of cooking will live on with these slow cooker Boston baked beans. Many of the crock pot recipes that I feature on my blog are some version or other of my mother’s favorite recipes. Today is also a good time to make this recipe since January …
Tonight, I had a hankering for chili myself, and didn’t have the time for a long cook. I came up with this smokey 3 bean chili and it has the most amazing flavor. No one will know it is one of your 30 minute meals! One of my favorite go to meals when I really want …
This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes a great easy appetizer. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. I love easy party food. My husband and I often entertain with no notice and it’s great to have a few recipes that are perfect party food, but that can be put together quickly. If you …
Don’t you just love this time of the year? Our neighborhood just smells like summer with all the BBQs that keep getting fired up every day. And not to be outdone, our BBQ will get a good workout tonight with these lemonade grilled chicken legs. They are wonderful as a main course and are also one …
“Everything goes better with bacon”, or so the saying goes. Did you know that bacon has its own special day? It is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day in the US. There are also some who think of international bacon day as December 30. Whichever day you celebrate it, one of these bacon recipes …
One of the big pleasures of the summer is all of the BBQ cooking that is done. It is the idea way to socialize with friends when the temps are high and the feeling is casual. And nothing is better on the grill than perfect spare ribs. Foodies know that great spare ribs normally take hours …
Tempt Your Taste buds with these Gluten Free Recipes. Over the last few years, our awareness of some of the problems with foods which contain gluten has risen sharply. Many readers, for health reasons, or sometimes to lose weight have tried to cut gluten from their diets. This collection of Gluten free recipes should be …
I am always looking for new easy appetizers for party foods, particularly things that can easily be served on a tooth pick and eaten while standing. These saucy Asian Meatballs make great party appetizers and your guests will love them. These Saucy Asian Meatballs make a Great Party Appetizer One of the best things about …
One of my favorite Sopranos episodes was one where the family priest had so much love for Carmella’s ziti casserole that she felt used by him. And it is no wonder why that ziti casserole was the food that inspired his lust. Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of ziti pasta and …
I love garlic bread. Not only does it adds the perfect touch to any hearty Italian meal but it is also one of my favorite easy appetizers. You can buy the garlic butter loaves at the store but there is no substitute for this homemade garlic bread just out of the oven, made with fresh ingredients. …