You might have noticed that things were rather quiet here last week. We went on our last family vacation of the summer before the kids go back to …
Meat & Poultry
Beef Burrito Rice Bowls
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 …
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 is …
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 …
