I love bite sized pieces of chicken for easy appetizers. They are easy to put on a skewer and this makes dipping really easy. These Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders are a great party appetizer but the family will love them for a main course, too! I recently saw a recipe for pretzel crusted chicken breasts on…
I love energy bites. They are jam packed with wholesome ingredients and give you a burst of energy just when you need it. These delicious Blueberry Energy Bites have a tasty icing drizzle for a bit of extra sweetness. They are great for a fast breakfast, or as a nutritious snack. I also love using…
This one pot balsamic chicken recipe is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. Tender and juicy chicken is flavored with a tasty balsamic sauce that brings the vegetable to life. And even better, this delicious chicken recipe is a one pan meal, as well! We are all busy and most of us don’t have…
One of my favorite things to do, early in the New Year, is to look back over my Google Analytics statistics to see what worked on my blog. It is always fun to discover which recipes resonated with my readers to make the top 10 list for the previous year. These 2016 Top Recipes were…
I loved chicken Parmesan, but the normal version is usually fried in lots of oil and has a load of extra cheese as well as a tomato sauce. My oven baked Parmesan chicken is lighter in all respects, but still has a delicate and really delicious flavor. I love the flavor of chicken teamed up with…
When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen. For me, summer time means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and make use of the plentiful fruits and veggies that are in season in the summer. This delicious cucumber melon…
We barbecue at our house most of the year. Normally, it’s chicken or beef that lands on the grill, but today I decided to add to my shrimp recipes with these grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs. We don’t get much in the way of snow in the winter so our outdoor grill is perfect for…
Whenever I used to go to pot luck type parties and someone brought hummus, I turned my nose up at it. For some unknown reason, I thought that hummus appealed only to die hard vegans and vegetarians and didn’t make party food. But, recently I have had the opportunities to try a lot of varieties…
These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! These wraps make a great main course and is also one of my favorite easy appetizers. My alternative is a bright and colorful take on the normal recipe by using lettuce leaves instead of tortilla shells. Best of…
If you are having a party, recipes for easy appetizers are something that you will want to have on hand as go-to recipes. This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe makes a great party starter and is also a great side dish for any regular meal. I love healthy side dishes that still have a taste…
This recipe for garlic lemon roasted shrimp could not be easier to make. The flavor is tart and refreshing and it’s a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite. My husband and daughter love shrimp recipes and like to eat them often. I am always looking for new and (hopefully) easy appetizers.…
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…
I came home from the grocery store yesterday with a huge bag of grapefruit instead of the oranges I thought I was buying. I do like grapefruit but at 1/2 a fruit in the morning, these babies will take a long time to disappear. I love having really special salads as a lunch time meal.…
These oven baked chicken fajitas give all of the flavor of the popular Mexican entreé without the fuss (and mess) of a sizzle platter. They are a delicious combination of sweet peppers, onions and sliced chicken with both fresh and dried herbs. Best of all, this is a 30 minute recipe for those busy weeknights!…
This recipe for roasted red potatoes with fresh herbs is easy and very tasty. The potatoes are just lightly coated with a bit of olive oil and some fresh herbs and then roasted in a hot oven. Roasted Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs The result of roasting potatoes is that are crispy on the outside…
I have to admit it. I am not much of a fish person. I’ve tried almost every variety and just don’t find them that appealing. My exceptions are salmon, swordfish and any fish that is freshly caught. (then I love it!) Printable Recipe: Easy Baked Salmon This recipe for grilled salmon is easy to do,…
