New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
Making these Pork and Scallion Potstickers is a perfect way to spend a cold, rainy afternoon. Bored, we decided to try our hand at cooking something unfamiliar. Although I had a general idea of what to do, I had never actually made them before. I do have experience filling and making pierogis every year, and figured …
Chicken thighs are always a deal at the grocery store, making these Garlic-Lemon Chicken Thighs a great value dinner. This recipe works if you are cooking for 4 or 2. If you are only cooking for 2, you can still make the whole pack. Eat the thighs for dinner one night and then pull the …
This Creamy Tomato Pasta was created while looking for something for dinner at the end of a busy week. Keep a few cans of San Marzano tomatoes, pasta, and garlic or onion in your pantry. You can have a meal ready in no time. The capers are optional, but I like the bit of saltiness …
This Meatball and White Bean Stew is one of those dump and walk away dishes. The only real work besides chopping a few veggies is taking the time to make the meatballs a half hour before you are ready to eat. My sweet husband made the meatballs for this since he got home before me. …
These Garlic Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish we usually eat once a week. Green beans are cheap, they range from .99 to 1.99/pound at my grocer. This makes them the perfect veggie for an easy side dish. If you want to make this even faster, you could take some help from …
This Guinness Braised Beef comes out perfectly tender and delicious with just a few ingredients. The Guinness in this recipe makes it the perfect dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. Use two for the recipe and enjoy the rest later in the evening. The beef ends up so tender. The liquid cooks down to be a silky gravy …