Pork Chops with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Gorgonzola
After being married for close to nineteen years (next week!) to my husband, I’ve gotten to know him and his tastes pretty well. I have to admit, he’s very polite when it comes to dinner time. He...
View ArticleEasy Chicken Tacos with Fresh Watermelon Salsa
Ah, well. Vacation is over. I’m back from the beach. This was the first time I’ve left on vacation since I started this blog and I didn’t bring my computer along with me. As any blogger knows,...
View ArticleCheesy Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Bake
Every time I have spaghetti squash, I say to myself, “Self, we need to have spaghetti squash more often.” It’s such a great, healthy vehicle for so many things, and this latest creation, a deliciously...
View ArticleSummer Gazpacho
I love gazpacho in the summertime. And every year, I don’t make it nearly often enough. This year, I somehow made it all the way to August before diving in to a big bowl of it, and I’m already...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast
Back to school, back to crazy, back to my assignment as a personal Uber for my kids. Everything has kicked back into gear here and we are officially back in the swing. During the craziest nights, I...
View ArticleChicken with Quinoa and Vegetables
THIS WAS SO GOOD. Ok, I got that out there. I was trying to think about what I could say about this dish to draw you guys in, and that’s what I came up with. (It’s one of those days…) This simple,...
View ArticleChicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats
One dinner my kids can always agree on not pouting over is Chicken Parmesan. Who doesn’t love Chicken Parmesan? Breaded chicken, rich tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese? It’s a carb lovers dream....
View ArticleInstant Pot Loaded Potato-Cauliflower Soup
So, I am not a big Black Friday shopper. I have never been out to the stores to grab a deal early in the morning. I’m usually kitchen-hungover the day after Thanksgiving and enjoy every last-minute...
View ArticleAlmond Joy Cookies
***Feel like you’re seeing double? Yes, this is a repost of a previous recipe. I’m reposting it for the holidays, as it’s become quite popular, and I’m adding in a couple of hints that might help you...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Chana Masala
Here we are. We made it! It’s 2017. We’re right at the start of another new year, and if you’re anything like me, you’re looking back on the last month of food you consumed and are thinking “Wow....
View ArticleSummer Tomato Farmstand Salad with Creamy Herbed Dressing
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. When it comes to food, there is not much I love more than a perfectly summer-ripe tomato. Summer tomatoes are, simply, the best. And even though they are...
View ArticleInstant Pot Garlicky Cuban Pork
Hello! It’s me! Really! I’m posting a new recipe! As this new school year kicks off in our house, and everyone is getting back into a routine, I’m making a pledge to myself (and to you) that I will...
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