This teriyaki chicken with vegetables is an Asian inspired dish that I love to make at home. It’s one of my favorite 30 minute meals! This tasty dish is one of my favorite one pot meals. Other than the rice, everything comes together in one pan to give great layers of flavor to the recipe. …
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This recipe for honey mustard pecan chicken is full of flavor. It’s also baked in the oven so the fat content is lower than if you had prepared it on the stove top. The dish is so easy to make. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner when you don’t want to spend too much time …
Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to make for a party? Your guests will love these saucy Asian meatballs! They make a great party foods because they can easily be served on a tooth pick and eaten while standing. One of the best things about these meatballs is that they are ready in less then …
This beef, broccoli and couscous stir fry is a great way to use up left over steak or roast beef. It is a tasty 30 minute meal that will make you think you are at your favorite Chinese restaurant. It is rare for me to make steak or roast beef without having some left over …
Lemons aren’t just for cooking. In addition to recipes, you can also try using lemons in other spaces in your home including the kitchen to the bathroom. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! Get out the citrus and see how you can put them to great …
These baked chicken paprika drumsticks have a smoky taste that is sure to delight your family. The recipe is a Whole30 recipe and fits into the Paleo diet, as well. Red pepper flakes and smoked Spanish paprika give the dish lots of flavor without it being too spicy. Best of all, it is super easy …
These pretzel crusted chicken bites are a great party appetizer but the family will love them for a main course, too! This recipe is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. It’s quick, easy and super tasty! I recently saw a recipe for pretzel crusted chicken breasts on Rachel Ray. It inspired me to make …
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 …
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. Shrimp is one of my favorite seafoods. I love how quick and easy it is to prepare and adding spices to it bumps up the heat but still tastes great. The …
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 …
For today’s recipe, I will be showing you how to make salmon in parchment paper. You won’t believe the flavor that comes from such an easy process. The culinary word for this type of cooking is “fish en papillote.” It comes from a French word meaning paper and cooks any type of fish beautifully, even …
This decadent chicken tetrazzini has a wine and garlic sauce. It is a rich and creamy dinner that the whole family will love. I’m in the mood for something hearty and rich tonight, and I happen to have a cooked chicken that needs to be used up. This chicken tetrazzini with a decadent and creamy …
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. These kebabs are so easy to make and they taste just amazing. Not only are they tasty, but they are also gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Using fresh …
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 …
If you follow a Paleo diet and like Asian foods, this Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe is the perfect choice. It has thin strips of beef and carrots in a tasty sauce that’s better than take-out food. The sauce has a bit of spice from the red pepper flakes but the raw honey cuts the spice …
This easy Mediterranean chicken salad features tender, boneless chicken breasts that are marinated in a lemon balsamic dressing that is full of the flavor of fresh herbs and garlic. The dish is the perfect summer salad that gives a big dose of Mediterranean flavors! Keep reading to find out how to make this easy chicken …
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 …
Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further! This easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and combines lemons, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a zesty shrimp dish that your family will love. With a 5-minute preparation time and the …
This collection of peanut butter recipes will tempt the most ardent peanut butter lover. 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. If you’re wanting to make a recipe with peanut …
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 …
This crunchy baked cod recipe has a buttery Parmesan Ritz Cracker topping. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and grated lemon rind give the topping a light, smoky taste with a hint of citrus. If you are looking for an easy baked cod recipe that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes, look no further. …
Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of pasta! If you need inspiration for what to cook tonight, try one of these 35+ pasta casserole recipes. Some of these recipes are decadent pasta casseroles, while others are healthier versions. Not only are there traditional baked ziti recipes on the list, but there are …
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 …
If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …
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 …
These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, barley, and fresh vegetables. They are super easy to make and so healthy and delicious. Stuffed bell peppers are a favorite meal of mine – because they are fun to eat, very easy to make, and always look so pretty on a dinner plate! They are …