New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
Every once in awhile a dish of leftovers ends up being more delicious than the original meal. This Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad turned out to be just that! I made a family pack of these Parmesan Chicken Thighs and served them with the Garlic Green Beans early in the week knowing we would have leftover chicken from it. I …
Lunch around my house usually consists of clearing out bits and pieces of food not used in recipes and leftovers. This Zucchini and Ham Zoodle Salad recipe came from doing just that. This is an easy zoodle salad perfect for a lunch or light dinner. I had some goat cheese leftover from our wine and …
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 …
Grilled pork chops and a simple salad make for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Making your own dressing is easy, you get to control all the ingredients and customize it to your taste. If you are pressed for time, feel free to use a bottled balsamic vinaigrette; do what works for you! The only …
I love this Buffalo Blue Cheese Steak with Celery Salad recipe because it tastes so much more decadent than it is. Since the blue cheese butter is so rich, you only need a little to be satisfied. Served with the steak and salad, you have a nice low-carb meal. I love the crunch and brightness of …
I made this Chicken with Sweet Corn and Zucchini Salad when a good friend came home to visit from California. She was missing home-cooked midwestern meals, but also wanted to stay healthy. I know, I know, the butter and the cheese are not exactly healthy foods, but everything in moderation. It is a delicious chicken …