This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SmithfieldCares #CollectiveBias It’s time for some apple pecan stuffed pork chops! If you have been reading my blog for long, you will know how much I love this time of the year. I love everything about fall –…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #CollectiveBias 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…
Pork Chops With Apples and Stuffing – Easy Weeknight Meal. 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…
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 all…
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…
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…
Many of the crock pot recipes that I feature on my blog are some version or other of my mother’s favorite recipes. Mum died late last year, but her love of cooking will live on with these Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans. January 6 is National Bean day. That means that it’s time to dig out…
One of my favorite go to meals when I really want to please my husband is chili. He loves anything spicy and has never met a chili he didn’t make friends with! Normally, I cook it in the crock pot or give it a low simmer on the stove for hours. But tonight, I just…
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. This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes great easy appetizers. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. Start your next party with…
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. Summer BBQ Time – How to Cook Perfect Spare…
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…
Like Hearty Meals? Try one of these Ziti Casseroles 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…
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.…
If you are looking for a wonderful recipe for scalloped potatoes, you just cannot go wrong with this one. It is very fast to assembled and the flavors are to die for. How to make scalloped potatoes I first started making this recipe when I lived in Australia. It was a favorite recipe of a…
These tasty BBW Phyllo pastry appetizers are easy to make and will be a big hit at your upcoming holiday parties. They are made with phyllo shells, cheddar cheese and shredded pork. The tangy BBQ sauce adds just the right about of kick to these little bites. This recipe is one of my favorite easy…
