My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos Everyone at your table will love these smoky, cheesy tacos — golden, melty, and totally crispy chicken tacos that are everything you want in an easy weeknight meal. It’s the kind of kid-friendly dinner that makes everyone happy — crunchy shells, juicy chicken, and just the right amount of […]
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Tender chicken pieces all coated in the easiest sauce with crunchy cashews and bright ginger flavor. I’m here for all of this. This is such a simple recipe – with few ingredients (some I highly recommend keeping in your pantry) and everything you can quickly grab at your local […]
One Pan Beef + Leek Pot Pie
One Pan Beef + Leek Pot Pie Creamy, rich and just perfect. Get your plate ready for tender vegetables and ground beef. Bone broth, coconut milk and tomato paste make a great sauce. Add in fresh parsley and top with gluten free crust. Delish. This is a Classic Pot Pie recipe but with a few […]
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon OH MY GOSH this pasta is soooo good. Of course it is, with all that bacon, butternut squash, rustic pumpkin seed and basil pesto, extra cheese and our current favorite gluten free pasta. It’s a great meal – that comes together pretty quickly. I remember […]
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes There’s nothing quite like the aroma of an herb-crusted pork roast filling your kitchen on a crisp fall evening. This Apple and Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes is everything you want in a cozy seasonal meal — savory, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. The star of the show […]
Parmesan Bacon Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Parmesan Bacon Crusted Brussels Sprouts Morsels of Brussel sprouts coated with salty fresh Parmesan and topped with crumbly bacon. It’s a simple side dish that can’t be over looked. Toss them with the bacon grease and butter mixture, gluten free panko and parmesan. Roast them in the oven to perfection and garnish with crispy bacon […]
Garlic Pork with Cucumbers + Herbs
Garlic Pork with Cucumbers + Herbs Simple sometimes is best. AND this meal, doesn’t taste simple. Few fresh ingredients, humanly raised ground pork, jasmine rice and all the basil you can find. It’s quick – comes together in less than 10 minutes. Use up all those cucumbers in an easy salad with oil, vinegar, salt […]
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice Tastes like it’s been cooking all day…but alas, only 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table. It’s rich with chipotle, green chiles, tahini, cinnamon and that ending of chocolate. Dig into the buttery lime rice with the fresh tomatoes and warm saucy chicken. I love serving it […]
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw Tender chicken bites covered with layers of a gochujang paste, ketchup, garlic and ginger sauce all wrapped up with a quick tahini cream, peppery arugula and sesame cucumbers. It comes together very quickly and is a great meal for these late Summer nights. I love meals like […]
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers Outdoor dining, how I love you. This meal, just speaks to that. Simple and quick 30 minute marinate, grilled on a hot grill and served with your favorite pesto. I’m all about easy meals that are full of fresh and bright flavors. The chicken takes on the lemon flavor, dried herbs […]
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad Chicken and honey mustard go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a magically combination, I tell you! Have you tried it? And then of course ‘chicken tenders’ on top of greens is always called a salad. With some fresh garden tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon and chopped […]
Mexican Beef Stew
Mexican Beef Stew You have to try this. Grab your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven…let the heat do it’s thing and marry all these delicious flavors together to make the ultimate Mexican Beef Stew. Classic beef stew meat, paired with smoky New Mexico chiles, garlic, red onion and all the dried spices. Don’t […]
Creamy Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken When you need a hug – MAKE THIS! Do I really need to tell you how delicious this is? Don’t the photos do it all for you! This is my NEW favorite comfort food! The chicken is tender while soaking up all the flavors of the sauce. The leeks, wine, grilled […]
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie Chunky steak bites in the richest sauce with deep garlic and worchestershire topped with crispy potato pieces. Don’t fret – it’s healthier, taster and faster than ever before. I took a couple short cuts, updated some flavors, used different ingredients and it became a great one pan meal! What’s with […]
My Easy Pork Verde Stew
My Easy Pork Verde Stew Give me this bowl. It’s piled high with all the tender pork bites, bone broth with the best verde sauce, fresh cilantro and scallions with red bell peppers, carrots and onions – brings it all together. Grab all of these ingredients – you are going to want to make this […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad This creamy and rich dressing is my new favorite – I love how the lemon, garlic and honey works so well together. But the tahini base, truly has my heart. Keeping this salad simple, I added in roasted sweet potato pieces, simple gluten free garlic bread crumbs and all the […]
Gluten Free Roasted Butternut Squash + Pesto Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Lasagna The creamiest vegetarian lasagna I’ve made. With a simple yet delicious béchamel cheese sauce with hints of herbs and all those layers! With over 6 layers with cheese and squash, it’s my new favorite comfort food meal. Make this on the weekend – cherish the leftovers and then make it […]
Weeknight Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken
Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken We all could use a soup that is full of immune boosting qualities while tasting amazing. This broth is crazy good and with some crispy and tasty chicken and all the vegetables I could load up in the bowl – it’s a great weeknight treat. Everyone in my family […]
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto Quickly seared zucchini and Summer squash all tossed together with goat cheese, tender gluten free pasta, lots of carrot green pesto and pine nuts. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese, if you must. The pesto is like your typical basil pesto but replaced with carrot greens. […]
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets Who doesn’t love a little pocket full of crazy good flavors? The mini meatballs fit perfectly into the small pockets, with lots of arugula, sriracha hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and topped off with feta cheese. I also added more garbanzo beans and fresh mint. Whoa, that was a […]
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls I love pairing a fancy cut of meat with raw vegetables and simple and easy ramen noodles. So many textures and colors in every bite. Perfectly saucy and tender short ribs – cook them in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Use the pan sauce as your noodles […]
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch
Everyday Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Ranch This Everyday Steak Salad is simple, fresh, and full of flavor. It isn’t complicated, but when you use high-quality steak, creamy blue cheese, and the best produce, the whole dish becomes something special. Fresh Ingredients Make It Shine Start with a well-seasoned steak. Sprinkle on plenty of salt. […]
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad The best Spring time pesto that coats roast chicken just right, served with mixed greens, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Simple salads unite. Ah, this pesto is killer. With lots of peppery arugula, lemon zest, and nutty salty pistachios all mixed with olive oil and garlic. Give me a […]
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice This dish is inspired by the rich flavors of marinated canned artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes with each seamed rice, earthy greens and tender chicken. It’s a weeknight meal that gives you healthy leftovers for lunch or more dinner the following day. It’s creamy without the cream or cheese, full […]
Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos
Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos I’ll always been in love with tacos. BUT crispy tacos are over the top. I mean, for real. The toasted tortillas with tender and saucy slow cooked beef and the best melted cheese…Ah, I can’t get enough of these. Yes, they take some time. Slow cooked and then a bit of […]
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli I mean for real. You have to give this recipe a try. Think tender sauce covered chicken with the right amount of balance between sweet, spicy and flavorful..and then you have that quick roasted broccoli that leaves it crunchy and full of flavor. Pour any extra sauce on […]
Blackened Salmon with Greens
Blackened Salmon with Greens It’s a homerun for a crazy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon with an crunchy crust and fresh greens. It can’t get easier than this recipe. The spice blend is perfect – double the recipe for next time. My kids love adding a teaspoon of honey to the tops – it’s makes a […]
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup A warm, creamy and delicious soup is what we need to start this week off. I love pured soups that aren’t completely smooth and feel like you are eating way more than you are…this fills you up fast! The smoked gouda, cauliflower and bacon need no more explaining. It’s a rich […]
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls I really don’t ever need an excuse to make a broth soup. It’s so comforting and warms the soul. I love a good bowl of ramen inspired soup. This version is quick and easy. With a few staple ingredients – like miso, ground pork and dried mushrooms you can create great […]
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad This salad has it all. It has a fresh bite from the pomegranates and crunchy chickpeas and almonds…the goat cheese and parsley add unexpected balance to the greens. But let’s talk about those carrots. Hasselback carrots are a fun treat – easy to slice and all that butter […]
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips Tender chicken strips that are moist and crunchy on the outside with hints of garlic and thyme. Dip into one or both of the sauces and a complete bite. Never would I think that potatoes chips would have a place at my dinner table, but they do know. […]
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad I’m here for all the colorful salads! I mean, just check out those textures, colors and just imagine the flavors! I loved using roasted chicken, day old cornbread croutons, fresh fruit and herbs and a mountain of baby salad greens. I’m hanging on to Summer as long as I […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry Mark this as another way to enjoy ground beef. I can’t get over how tasty it is – I mean, melted peanut butter and sweet chili sauce. Start by charring the peppers in a hot and dry pan – they cook in less than 5 minutes. […]
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Creamy gorgonzola sauce, spiced with buffalo sauce and fresh herbs. The chicken and squash are all saucy – you can’t even tell it’s a vegetable. Such a simple recipe for any day of the week! Again I used Covey Rise Farms ground chicken – it’s lean with some fat so there is […]
Chicken Ceasar Salad Pita Pockets
Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets Hot Summer nights are here in our house and I just don’t always like to be hanging out near the stove and oven. I love a quick meal, that has layers of flavors, textures and is a SANDWICH of sorts. How fun are these?!?! Quick and easy caesar dressing, herby […]