Dinner

Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry is a meal for the whole family that needs no side dishes– with sweet and salty saucy Ramen noodles, tender beef, and plenty of broccoli, you are good to go! Skip the take out, because homemade stir fry is…

Roasted Beets and Sweets (or sweets potatoes) and are like a match made in heaven! A drizzle of honey, crunchy pistachios, flecks of fresh thyme and creamy goat cheese crumbles finish off this beautiful and healthy side dish. If you are looking for an impressive,…

Perfectly tender and juicy pulled pork quickly and efficiently in the INSTANT POT with an easy homemade BBQ sauce and quick coleslaw. An instant crowd pleaser! Pulled pork can be a little intimidating. It’s one of those recipes that resides in the BBQ pit boss…

Pasta Salad with a creamy yet tangy twist! A perfect side dish for any BBQ or to be enjoyed as a meal on its own. Loaded with crunchy vegetables, freshly torn herbs, and topped with sunflower seeds for good measure! As irresistible as it is…

Simple to make and bake- Cornflake and Coconut crusted shrimp! It’s light, crisp, gluten-free, and healthy! Perfect for a party appetizer or as a main course! I’m on a big coconut kick, lately! Must be the heat, because nothing quite quenches my thirst like an ice-cold…

Finally, an excuse to eat a copious amount of mangos!! Zesty, sweet, and mildly spicy- this Mango, Jalapeno & Citrus Salsa is easy to prepare, and perfect served with chips as a salsa or as a juicy, refreshing side salad. Summer in a bowl, baby!…

A healthier spin on the classic baked ziti layered with melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The homemade tomato sauce incorporates ground turkey breast and a serving of spinach and shredded carrots to make this a family-friendly, balanced, and low-cost way to feed a crowd! Baked…

An elevated twist on a Southern American classic! Sauteed shrimp, bacon, and spicy chorizo in a citrusy tomato broth spooned over a bed of lemony greens upon cheddar and chive grits. Balanced, rich, and incredibly delicious comfort food! This recipe was really hard to name!!…

Grilling season just got EXTRA JUICY with this delicious, succulent chicken deeply marinated in a tangy blend of yogurt, lemon, garlic, and a blend of Mediterranean inspired spices. If you’ve ever used a yogurt marinade for grilled meat before then you need no convincing! Yogurt…

You won’t miss the meat in this Three Bean & Walnut Vegetarian Chili ! With 3 kinds of beans, vegetables, walnuts and “Beyond Meat” crumbles, this chili is high in protein and fiber, low in fat and full of flavor! Recipe adaptable for Stovetop, Instant…

A simple, savory marinade with an Asian inspired flair! Perfect for fish, steak, chicken or even vegetables! Perhaps wishful thinking, but my urge to take this dinner show on the road (and by “on the road” I mean my back deck grill) is becoming undeniable!…

Baked salmon filets, stuffed with lump crabmeat, fresh herbs, lemon zest, cream cheese, and spices. You will be shocked how easy it is to make an impressive “restaurant-style” seafood entree at home in less than 30 minutes! Thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic, getting all dressed…

Understandably, making cheese ravioli from scratch may seem a bit intimidating! But rest assured that not only is homemade pasta easier than you think, it’s also requires very few ingredients, is fun to make, and tastes absolutely incredible! This four cheese ravioli recipe uses a…

Shredded, juicy and flavorful beef brisket couldn’t be easier! Gently braised in Slow Cooker, with onions, chipotle pepper, lime, garlic, tomato paste and spices. This tender shredded beef is perfect for making tacos, nachos, burritos or rice bowls! Sky’s the limit! For the past year…

No exaggeration- these are THE BEST black bean burgers I have ever had!! Oven toasted black beans, mixed with quinoa, onion, garlic, red pepper, chipotle peppers, and spices for a smokey, southwestern style flavor. Serve on a Brioche Bun with limey smashed avocados and a…

Panzanella Salad is the clever Italian solution for combining crusty bread with with a rustic medley of refreshing vegetables, creamy fresh Mozzarella and fresh herbs tossed with a zippy vinaigrette. Panzanella is basically the salad mascot of sun-soaked dining al fresco! While I do love…