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Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken w/ Herb Roasted Purple Potatoes

Baked/Roasted, Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Dinner time for the modern family, and especially the modern mom, has become a chore that so many do not look forward to because of the anxiety it brings on to the cook of the household. The question, "What's for dinner?" has become a question many moms are fearful to answer...

Rigatoni in Sausage Ragu

Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Pasta, Pork
My husband LOVES Italian sausage. It's one of his favorite things to eat. So, I thought on this slow Saturday, that I would make him a great pasta dish using ground Italian sausage. Most neighborhoods today have wonderful local Italian and world grocery stores where you can find great ingredients for your...

Chicken Soup

Kid-friendly
As I was cruising down the grocery store isles with my list of things and ingredients to buy for the week, I was also trying to find inspiration, specifically in the pasta section. Pasta is just one of those comfort foods that so many people go to, especially on chilly...

Fried Egg Rolls

Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
I must admit, there is something deliciously awesome about a greasy little egg roll. The problem with making these great rolls is the time it takes to prep all the ingredients and roll each and every one. On Mother's Day, after my husband and kids treated me to a fabulous...

Soy Braised Chicken

Poultry
Soy sauce is as important to Asian cooking as balsamic vinegar is to Italian cooking. It's basically made by fermenting soy beans. Soy sauce is an important flavouring ingredient in so many kinds of Asian cooking. And just like balsamic vinegar, there are even varieties of soy sauce that are rare and very...

Roasted Trout Stuffed w/ Fennel & Citrus

Baked/Roasted, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Seafood
It’s Saturday and I rarely have the weekends off from work. So, I decided to get a little “fancy” and roast 3 whole trout and stuff it with fennel, honey tangerine, and lemon wheels. Fennel is a bulb that has a great licorice flavor. Essentially, this recipe only has 5...

Fresh Tomato & Arugula Angel Hair Pasta w/ Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken Leg Quarters

Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Pasta
I love dishes that look elegant, taste great, yet doesn't involve me spending the whole entire day in the kitchen. An even better plus is that this dish is cost effective using very few and basic ingredients. What many people don't realize is that an elegant and delicious meal does...

Red Skin Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Lemony Asparagus

Entertaining/Holidays, Vegetarian
I admit, there are times when cooking an entire meal is just IMPOSSIBLE!! These nights are lovingly called "rottiserrie nights". I go to my local organic grocery store and pick up a juicy, perfectly cooked rottiserrie chicken. Since I've knocked the main course off my list, all I have to...

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Eggplant Cream Salad

Vegetarian, Entertaining/Holidays
Sponsored post Anamina.comWe love this recipe, and all our friends do too, which is why we make it almost every week. It's extremely simple, quick, and incredibly delicious.Ingredients: • 4 large eggplants, roasted and peeled (about 1.8 – 2.2 lbs) • 1 heaping tablespoon of grated salt, possibly less if you food•...

5 Air-Fryer Recipes You Have to Try

Poultry, Pork, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, 30 minutes or less
Image SourceDo you love fried foods, but the excessive fat and calories make you think twice about indulging? Or is it the oil splatters, messy cleanup job, and lingering oil smell due to which fried foods are a no-no in your kitchen? If any of these reasons sound familiar, you...

4 Delicious Corn Recipes You Must Try

Vegetarian, Grilled, Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less, Entertaining/Holidays
Image source Corn is one of the most beloved vegetables, especially during the summer months when fresh corn is in season. Its sweet, starchy kernels are incredibly versatile, lending themselves to a wide array of dishes from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Corn is nutritious as well, providing fiber,...

Healthy and Hearty Main Course Recipes

Poultry, Beef, Pork, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays
Source Whoever said healthy eating was boring obviously didn't know what to put in the cooking pot. You don't have to put your heart at risk or your weighing scale out of whack to satisfy your taste buds. Healthy meals can be just as filling and finger-licking good. However, we'll...

8 Super-Easy, Healthy Dessert Ideas

Desserts, Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less
8 Super-Easy, Healthy Dessert Ideas Image source   Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up dessert. With a little creativity, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with nutritious and delicious treats.    That’s because many classic dessert ingredients like sugar, butter, cream, and white flour provide empty calories and...

3 Delicious Recipes to Incorporate Protein into Your Diet

30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly
Image Source You might have heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” The food we eat has a huge impact on our bodies. It influences our health, lifestyle, motivation, and general well-being. With so many processed food, junk food, and fast food options available, many of us tend...

Four Amazing Potato Recipes You Should Try

Vegetarian, Baked/Roasted, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays, 30 minutes or less
  Image Source Potatoes are the ultimate vegetable. They can be made in various forms, everybody loves them, and they go with every imaginable food item. Whether it’s a delicious garlicky mash served as a side with a tenderloin steak or those magical peri-peri wedges from Nandos - potatoes are...

How To Make Really Good Crockpot Baby Back Ribs?

Pork, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays, Baked/Roasted, Grilled
  Image Source Are you a fan of fall-off-the-bone tender and flavor-packed ribs? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. This blog will share the secrets of creating delicious slow-cooked baby back ribs that will leave your taste buds begging for more. They come from the part of...

Pumpkin Spice Recipes That Can Help You with Your Vegan Diet

Vegetarian, 30 minutes or less
Source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/organic-raw-pumpkin-spice-gm494153670-77289413 Pumpkin Spice Recipes That Can Help You with Your Vegan Diet Despite its name, pumpkin spice doesn’t have any pumpkin or pumpkin grains. Instead, it's usually more of an all-purpose fall spice with ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Pumpkin spice is a wonderful recipe add-on that is...

Healthy and Wholesome Sharer Dishes to Cook for Your Family

Kid-friendly, Vegetarian, Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less, Entertaining/Holidays
As a busy person who always has a jam-packed schedule, you are always looking for ways to make things slightly easier for yourself. Cooking healthy and wholesome dishes that you and your family can share is the ideal way to take batch cooking to the next level. Not only will...

Embracing the Catch and Cook Lifestyle: Fresh Recipes for Your Fishing Trips

Seafood, 30 minutes or less
Introduction There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of catching your fish and transforming it into a delicious meal. The catch-and-cook lifestyle enables you to enjoy the freshest seafood while you bond with nature and reap various health, environmental, and economic benefits. In this article, we will explore the advantages of...

Stone Crab & Garlic Butter Dip

Seafood, Entertaining/Holidays
Photo by Bodie Pyndus on Unsplash Stone Crabs are known for being one of the tastiest crabs. You’ve probably heard about stone crabs if you live in Florida or any other coastal area. When you serve your guests stone crab, you might also want to serve a side dish with...