When the weather turns cold, my thoughts turn to warming up with a winter comfort food recipe. Nothing beats the cold like a big bowl of spicy chili. This one pot chili con carne has layers and layers of flavor that develop on the stove and in the oven in the same pan. It has…
This easy beef goulash is a hearty one pot Whole30 Beef stew that combines cubes of beef with red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions. The flavors in the goulash are deliciously coated and seasoned with a rich paprika tomato sauce. This is one of my favorite comfort food Whole30 recipes that is perfect for…
This balsamic chicken and mushrooms recipe has a garlic cream sauce that is super tasty. It’s Whole30 compliant, gluten free and Paleo. Best of all, it’s healthy, easy and delicious! The dish comes together in one pot and is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. I love one pan meals. They are so easy…
It seems that there is a National day for pretty much any food! October 19 is National Seafood Bisque Day. I thought it would be fun to cook up a big batch of shrimp chowder with bacon, corn and fresh thyme. It is the perfect choice for a one pot meals soup recipe for the…
Fall is the time for savory comfort food style casseroles with full bodied flavor. This hearty Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie is a gluten free and Paleo version of the traditional English casserole. My husband is English and loves it when I make Shepherd’s Pie. But the normal dish uses mashed potatoes with butter and cream, as well…
The cooler weather is on the way and for me that means cooking lots of casseroles. This BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is rich and hearty and the perfect way to warm you up on a cool autumn night. And the fact that it’s one of my 30 minute meals makes it an added bonus for…
Some of my favorite 30 minute meals are a “copycat recipe” of some of my favorite foods from popular restaurants. These homemade Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes are a pretty good copycat of the ones that you can get from the original restaurant. You can make them at home but feel as though you are at…
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…
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…
Slow cooker meals are some of my favorites. There is nothing that makes an easy recipe better than adding ingredients to a slow cooker and letting the appliance do the work for you while you are out and about doing other things. This Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken is simple to prepare and flavored beautifully from…
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 shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #thetalkofthetable #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. It’s time for some creamy garlic mushroom chicken. Fall is the time for comfort food in our house. We love rich and wholesome dishes that…
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 –…
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…
Salmon is one of my favorite fish varieties. I love the richness of it. It’s so easy to prepare and super good for you too. For today’s recipe, I will be showing you how to make salmon in parchment paper. This recipe is full of flavor and adds a wonderful presentation at meal time. Best…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickedAtPeak #CollectiveBias It’s time for a one pot sausage rotini bake. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am a big fan of easy weeknight meals, particularly those that can considered one pot meals. But don’t let the…
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…
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…
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…
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 are the top 10 most popular recipes of 2015 here at Recipes Just 4U. My list of most popular recipes for the past year sometimes brings me surprises. It is humbling to find that my all time favorite recipe that will be sure to be a huge hit, is not one that my readers also…
This decadent Chicken Tetrazzini with a wine and garlic sauce is rich and creamy and the whole family will love it. 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 white wine and…
Hi folks. Time for one of my quick and easy 30 minute meals. But don’t let that fool you. This dish is delish! Perfect for any special occasion and shhhh…..no one needs to know how little time it takes to prepare. Stand back…creamy chicken with cilantro lime sauce is ready to go in a flash. …
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…
20 Creative Tips for Using Lemons. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! There are lots of other ways for using lemons in your everyday life. For a start, lemons are a great kitchen helper. So, get out the citrus and see how you can put them…
