New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
Grilling time is almost here in the Midwest. A favorite of ours is grilled chicken Ceasar salad. The sunny days are few and far between the rain and thunderstorms, but they are trying. One thing is for sure, when we do have a sunny day you can always catch the smell of a neighbor firing …
These Thai Peanut Zoodles are incredibly fast to make, delicious, and low carb! About a week into watching my carbs I was craving pasta so I decided to purchase a spiralizer to try this zoodle thing out. There are so many spiralizers out there. I wanted something simple and cheap since I was not even …
This Kale Soup with Chorizo and Potato is a take on the Spanish flavors of cured chorizo sausage and smoked paprika but uses ingredients that are easier to find in the local supermarket. This is an easy, tasty soup full of spicy chorizo, creamy potatoes, and hearty kale. I used a Johnsonville cooked chorizo sausage. …
Grilled pork chops and a simple salad make for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Making your own dressing is easy and you get to control all the ingredients and customize to your taste. You can either make the dressing right in the bowl that you will add the salad in or make a double …
I love chicken salad, pasta salad, and plain old regular salad. Guess what, if you mash them all up in this Herb Chicken Pasta Salad the result is delicious! Here is the perfect Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe. When I worked at a restaurant ( Pizzaria Uno) I always added some cooked ziti noodles in my …
Chicken thighs are always a deal at the grocery store making these Garlic-Lemon Chicken Thighs a great value dinner. In my area, they range from .77 to $1.49 a pound depending on the sale. This recipe works if you are cooking for 4 or 2. If you are only cooking for 2 you can still …