My husband is out of town on business and the kids have been traveling with their grandparents. So, I've been home alone for an entire week! I was …
Meat & Poultry
Citrus Grilled Chicken
I am having new lighting installed in my kitchen, dining room, and living room this week. So, this post will be short and the recipe will be easy. …
Beef {or Lamb} Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze
Thanks goes to my mother-in-law for providing today's recipe. Without her, there may not have been a post this week. You see, I have been really …
Pork Ragu with Easy Microwave Polenta
Yes, you read that right. Polenta - from the microwave. It's one of the best cooking tricks I have ever discovered. I love polenta but haven't always …
Quick and Easy Mu Shu Chicken
It's dreary outside. Let's eat something colorful. Like this quick and easy mu shu chicken. It has everything you need for a complete nutritious meal …
Beef Wellington Tarts
Here's a perfect little recipe for your Valentine's Day Dinner for two - beef Wellington tarts. It's fancy and elegant but totally approachable so you …
Lamb and Shrimp Kebabs {or Meatballs}
I had the hardest time deciding on what to post about today. I have a couple more holiday and party recipes I want to share but I also realize that …
Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Empanadas
I am finally finishing off the last of my Thanksgiving turkey. It was great for awhile but, frankly, I am ready to be done with it. We did the full …
Old-Fashioned Chili
I know there is already an abundance of chili recipes out in the world and here's one more to add to the mix. Everyone has a family favorite. This …
Cumin and Paprika Spiced Chicken Tostadas
It has been a little crazy around here with several school and work related activities going on. By late in the week, I was suffering from dinner time …
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Cool weather has finally arrived and it is time to break out the sweaters. OK, just kidding about the sweaters - it is not quite cold enough here for …
Sambal Grilled Chicken Skewers
I know grilling season is over for some people in parts of the country where the temperatures have gotten downright cold. Here in Texas, the weather …
Spiced Lamb Burgers
Yes, it's more stuff from the grill! As I have mentioned before, grilling is a new frontier for me. After many years of making my husband do all the …
Chicken Orzo Soup
After several big heavy meals over the long weekend, I was ready for something quick, easy and light. This chicken orzo soup came through (as it …
The Hemingway Burger
Guess how many ingredients are in that little hamburger patty you see there? No peaking at the recipe. If you said sixteen, you would be right! And I …
Meatball Banh Mi Sandwich
I never get tired of banh mi sandwiches. They are quick to make, always satisfying, and with so many variations, they are never boring. Besides the …
Moroccan Chicken
I am always on the lookout for easy, tasty and healthy dinner recipes. Keeping dinner interesting for the family yet easy for the cook can be a …
White Bean Stew with Bacon, Sausage, and Spinach
I know bean stew feels more like a fall dish rather than a middle of the summer one but, really, is there ever a bad time to enjoy bacon? I have been …
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Crispy Noodles
After being out of town last week to visit family in Oklahoma, I was ready to get back to our regular routine at home. Then reality hit and I …
Beef Satay
My kids are out of school for the summer and I had lofty dreams about how much I could get done since I would not have to worry about drop-off and …
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken with Rice Vermicelli Noodles
Sometimes the simplest things can come together and be amazing. That is how I feel about Vietnamese noodle dishes. Each component on its own seems …
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto, Basil, & Cheese
My sister's wedding is this weekend and I am a little nervous. I am not nervous about the wedding itself (my sister has every detail planned down to …
Chicken Pot Pie
Whenever I ask my younger daughter what I should make for dinner, her reply almost always is chicken pot pie. So, when I had to make this twice in two …
Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin Sauce Glaze
Sometimes you just need simple because life can get complicated. With two active kids comes two sets of activities - sports, social life, extra …