New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
One of our favorite easy side dishes are these garlic green beans. They are our go-to side dish for easy weeknight meals. This recipe is an amped up version of them. The toasting of the garlic brings more flavor and addition of asiago cheese takes them to the next level. I like to think of …
I love the Szechuan peppercorn in these spicy Szechuan Lettuce Wraps. Szechuan has a very unique flavor. It is a different kind of spicy. It gives you a tingly feeling and has the slightest hint of citrus flavor. If you like spicy food and have never tried it, I encourage you to do so. I …
Guess what? Another zucchini recipe is up! This Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Casserole is an easy recipe you can whip up in no time. Provided you have some ingredients ready to go in your fridge. A Few Prep Tips Cheese I am not above taking shortcuts at the grocery. There are a few things that just …
Summer is coming to a close, but there is still time to get out and fire up the grill. These Shrimp and Artichoke Foil or Parchment Packets are delicious. The foil packets are good for an easy weeknight dinner or to make for a crowd. You can customize them however you want. The combinations are …
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 …
Broccoli rabe or rapini is a dark leafy green with buds that resembles a small head of broccoli. The whole plant is edible, including stems, leaves, and buds. To clean the rabe, trim off the ends of the stems and remove any greens that are wilted or damaged. Also, give it a rinse or soak, …