Easy to follow, adaptable recipes for the busy home cook.
Here’s a new way of serving a side salad that may raise a few eyebrows. Butternut squash salad cups showcase vibrant colors, contrasting textures and tons of crunch. And yes, they’re delicious too. I just love the colors. And such a nice change from the same old salad without a lot of extra effort. The…
Healthy and colorful, this Cauliflower ‘rice’ recipe with pesto is a vibrant side dish with cauliflower, basil, spinach, garlic, lemon and Parmesan. Cauliflower on its own is bland. Processing it into rice form and adding a fresh bold pesto turns it into a flavorful and pretty side dish that goes perfectly with fish or any…
It’s hard to beat a roast chicken breast dinner with gravy for comfort food. This recipe is easy – only 10 minutes hands-on time – and elegant enough for company. Although I’m a die-hard dark meat fan, I do enjoy this chicken a lot. It reminds me of a turkey dinner. In fact, I often…
Moist, lemony and bursting with blueberries, this Lemon Blueberry Loaf is perfect for a tea, shower or brunch. I froze a few leftover slices after we devoured most of the loaf. Mostly to keep my husband from polishing them off. A few days later, I was looking for something to satisfy my after-dinner sweet tooth…
You’re going to want to try Parmesan orzo with spinach if you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly, easy dinner idea with good nutrition. Just 15 minutes in one pot. Add some pesto and sun dried tomatoes for an Italian twist. Or a protein or more veggies or fresh herbs or … you get the idea….
Company chicken with citrus, carrots, prunes & pistachios is a treat for the eyes, taste buds and cook (make-ahead). The flavors blend beautifully and the presentation is eye-popping. If you’re looking for a great chicken dish for your next dinner party or family event, this company chicken dish is a great choice. It boasts oranges…
Rich, creamy Curried Lentil Soup is a delicious vegan meal in a bowl. Lentils, curry, tomato sauce, coconut milk, garlic, ginger and cilantro are the stars of this instant pot soup. Lentils are seeds in the legume family. They come in different colors – brown, black, green, red, yellow and orange. We’re using red, yellow…
Sticky, sweet, tangy deliciousness. This Apricot Chicken recipe is a much better version of that old recipe with onion soup, jam and Catalina dressing. Many of you might be familiar with that old popular apricot chicken recipe. It’s impossible to find the origin as the recipe has been posted so many times on the internet…
