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…
Looking for a tasty dressing for your lunch time salad? Give this delicious Spicy Almond Butter Dressing a try. It has an Asian flare and is perfect to serve on salads of spiralized noodles. It is one of my favorite Whole30 recipes. This yummy dressing is a lovely blend of natural almond butter mixed with olive…
Worcestershire Sauce is an ingredient that is called for in many recipes, but it contains soy, as well as some other not so good for you ingredients. This Paleo Worcestershire Sauce is a healthy twist on the traditional pantry staple and is really simple to make. It makes a nice addition to my cooking tips…
When busy weeknights roll around, some of my favorite 30 minute meals are stir fries. This teriyaki beef stir fry is loaded with flavor and the goodness of healthy vegetables and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. This delicious recipe for teriyaki beef stir fry has tender slices of beef, sauteed with…
We love Italian food in our house and lasagna is one of our favorites. For today’s visit to Italy, I decided to roll up my lasagna noodles into neat little individual serving sized lasagna roll ups that will have your family thinking they are in Italy! Fall is the time for hearty recipes like lasagna. For…
In our house, a great tasting chili is the ultimate in winter comfort food. When the temps are cold and the weather is harsh, there is nothing quite like a big steaming bowl of chili to warm you to the bones. Tonight, we will be enjoying my latest chili recipe – Ground Turkey Chili with…
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…
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…
This slow cooker sesame seed honey chicken recipe has a tangy and sweet sauce that is full of flavor. I seem to be on a sesame seed kick lately. I needed some for my Asian sesame seed dressing and the bottle was big so I had plenty over for other recipes. Since I also love…
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…
The Pros and Cons of Adding Cinnamon to your Diet Cinnamon does not just taste good on desserts. It has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. But before you reach for a bottle…
Treat Your Family to these Stuffed Shells – Taco Style We love any kind of pasta at our house, but when I am in the mood for something special, I like to serve stuffed shells. This delicious take on my normal recipe uses Taco sauce to give them a unique Mexican flare. The kids will…
We grill at our house most of the year on a Saturday evening, but during the summer months, the grill is fired up a lot more often. I am always looking for new and interesting recipes to make good use of our barbecue. Since we also love Asian flavors, these Grilled Chinese Chicken Kebabs are…
Viva Italia – Round up of Italian Recipes. My husband and I are very fond of Italian recipes. I love the full bodied flavor and since I garden as well, I keep Italian style herbs growing on my patio year round. My favorites are rosemary, thyme, oregano and basil. I thought it would be fun…
This spicy shrimp and tomato pasta is my latest addition to my collection of shrimp recipes. It will tempt even the most ardent Italian foodie. It is full of flavor, but very easy to make, even though it tastes like you spent hours making it. Shrimp is one of my favorite sea foods. I love…
Crock Pot Beef Tips If you love the flavor of Moroccan food and love crock pot recipes that are both savory and sweet, give this Crock pot beef tips in Moroccan mushroom sauce a try. My husband loves all types of Moroccan and Indian foods. Our local favorite restaurant closed down recently, so I have…
Weeknights are such a busy time in our house. There seems to be so much going on and not a lot of time left for preparing dinner. This easy weeknight chicken scallopine is perfect for nights like this. It is delicious and so easy to prepare. It’s the best of the best in my collection…
We love any Mexican food recipe at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tostadas is ready in a flash and combines heart healthy grilled shrimp to a traditional tostada recipe. It is one of my husband’s favorite shrimp recipes. And if you are…
Simple to Make Crock Pot Salsa Chicken. This crock pot salsa chicken recipe could not be easier to make. Super tasty with the addition of one of my new favorite salsas, but the dish tastes like you spent hours making it. Which you did, except that you can do other things while it is simmering in…
Peanut butter recipes – ah yes. If you have been a reader of my blog, you will know that I adore peanut butter. If there is a way to use peanut butter in a recipe, I will try it. Most work out splendidly, but others…well let’s not go there, okay? This collection of peanut butter…
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…
Spicy and flavorful fillings wrapped in a corn tortilla and drizzled with a savory sauce – everyone loves enchiladas. These tasty enchilada recipes are easy to make and will have your family asking for them again and again., Enchilada recipes for dinner anyone? When I go to our favorite Mexican restaurant, I almost always choose…
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…
One of my favorite week night hearty meals, when I feel like spending a bit of time on a recipe is stuffed peppers. This recipe for pizza stuffed peppers takes a normal meat stuffing to a new level by mixing in your favorite pizza toppings to the stuffing mixture. One of the great things about…
If you follow a Paleo diet and like Asian foods, this Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe is the perfect choice. It features thin strips of beef in a deliciously tasty sauce that will become an often cooked recipe and one of your family’s favorites. Best of all? It’s one of my 30 minute meals! Paleo Mongolian…
