Huli Huli Chicken Thighs
The most amazing plump fresh pineapples have been in my local grocery store the last few weeks. Mine spent the week finishing up ripening in the … Continue reading Huli Huli Chicken Thighs
Best No Knead Pizza
Allow 3-5 days. Amazing make ahead recipe. No Crumb Left Behind! The right amount of puffy bubbliness and chewy crust perfection. With no messy kneading time. Yeast + time = the perfect No Knead Pizza Crust! Steps 1 – 3 … Continue reading Best No Knead Pizza
Sumac Chicken with Orzo Salad
I have my way of doing things; my weekly routine. It adapts to changes, but I usually can fit “my” way of doing things into those changes. I’m looking forward to the days when I can go back to this. … Continue reading Sumac Chicken with Orzo Salad
Cooking with Children: Fun Fusion
What better time then this present Stay At Home time in history to play in the kitchen with your children. Here are some of my favorite … Continue reading Cooking with Children: Fun Fusion
Linguine Salad with Tuna and Lemon
I lost the recipe some years back, but decided to attempt it from memory. Success! It’s back and I’m so in love with this refreshing easy to make salad. Enjoy! Continue reading Linguine Salad with Tuna and Lemon
My Favorite Limited Ingredient Recipes
Waste Not, Want Not This seems like a good motto for the next few weeks. Below are a few of my favorite recipes that most days I can make with pantry staples and leftover items in my refrigerator. Simple soups and stews are the best way to stretch a few pounds of meat into multiple meals. Increasing vegetables in a recipe is the other best option. Or, limited on vegetables, I’ve got you covered with a few quick and easy dinner options. Cola Braised Pork Stew Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken and Red Onion with Honey and Vinegar … Continue reading My Favorite Limited Ingredient Recipes
Chinese Pot Roast Chicken
One of my favorite quick week night dinners from our newlywed years. No idea why I’ve not shared this recipe before. It’s inexpensive and can be … Continue reading Chinese Pot Roast Chicken
Quick Tilapia Curry (Keto diet friendly)
Easy weeknight dinner. Tilapia, 29 grams of protein to 3 grams of fat, in a 4 oz filet. Add a spiced silky coconut broth and you have comfort in a bowl with no regret. Continue reading Quick Tilapia Curry (Keto diet friendly)
10 Amazing Keto Chicken Recipes
For those days when you’re tired of heavy cream sauce. These will transform your Keto week. Continue reading 10 Amazing Keto Chicken Recipes
Savory Chicken and Caramelized Onion Crepes
I love variety for dinner and this did the trick. Not breakfast, not tortilla, just the perfect change. Savory Chicken with buttery sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese hugged in a tender crepe. I used a regular crepe recipe, but … Continue reading Savory Chicken and Caramelized Onion Crepes
Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake
What I love about this Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake… The intense chocolate flavor pillowy (I’m sure this is a word) cake The sugar crust around the … Continue reading Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake
Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella
Tell me this doesn’t look yummy. Rich, luxurious, savory, sweet all wonderfully describe this dish. My family can’t get enough of these Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella! Incredible side dish to add with chicken, pork, pasta, or polenta. Or … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella
Strawberry Moffles (Mochi Waffles)
Strawberry Mochi Waffles! Strawberry Moffles for short. Gluten Free, Yes! Super easy and quickly makes enough for everyone. These are YUM! Strawberry Moffles Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk (not … Continue reading Strawberry Moffles (Mochi Waffles)
Cooking with Children: Farm to Table
Living in California lends to a huge variety and abundance of choices. I could continue this theme for a whole year. The recipes I’ve decided on … Continue reading Cooking with Children: Farm to Table
Baked Tilapia Curry (HCG Diet friendly)
This I will eat when I’m off HCG, it is amazing. Who knew you could have this much flavor with less than 200 calories. Continue reading Baked Tilapia Curry (HCG Diet friendly)
Beef Bulgogi
This outstanding and super quick stir fry is great any night of the week. A quick make ahead and marinate the night before dish that cooks up in minutes for the next busy day. I love this served over steamed … Continue reading Beef Bulgogi
Swirly Cinnamon Roll Brioche
Perfect Christmas or New Year’s day treat! Richly loaded with a spicy filling with hints of caramel, you’ll love slicing into this loaf warm or cold. I’m in the mood for finding a wonderfully tender and light brioche, preferably stuffed … Continue reading Swirly Cinnamon Roll Brioche
Lentil, Tomatillo, and Lime Soup
Satisfyingly hearty and rich. Quick cold weather dinner option that’s just incredible with the addition of corn bread or thick slices of buttered sourdough. You have no idea yet, but I happen to be very familiar with just how … Continue reading Lentil, Tomatillo, and Lime Soup
Cola Braised Pork Stew
Asian inspired, deeply flavored, tender pork stew is just the right amount of sweet, sticky, and salty. I’m loving the autumn weather that’s finally begun to arrive in Southern California. Not only does my closet change, but I finally get … Continue reading Cola Braised Pork Stew
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
The one pie I need to know is my man’s favorite. Pumpkin Pie This particular recipe was an adapted one from somewhere that I adapted again. It is spicy and sweet with a perfectly smooth texture. The blender trick does … Continue reading Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Cooking with Children: Gourmet for the Holidays
There’s no getting around it, a bunch of holidays are coming. That means little ones will be home. Why not keep them busy helping make some … Continue reading Cooking with Children: Gourmet for the Holidays
Chewy Oatmeal Gingersnaps
These spectacularly Chewy Oatmeal Gingersnap cookies are just the right amount of spicy and sweet. A quick roll in cinnamon and sugar before baking brings out their crackly exterior and leaves them sparkling while the scent of cinnamon, ginger and … Continue reading Chewy Oatmeal Gingersnaps
Grilled Pork Chops with Herbed Shallot Butter
Herbed Shallot Butter brings out the best in pork when paired with rosemary and garlic, pork’s best friends. Here in these Grilled Pork Chops with Herbed Shallot Butter, rosemary and garlic are combined with thyme, chives, lemon, and shallot to … Continue reading Grilled Pork Chops with Herbed Shallot Butter
Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies
3 Ingredients! 4 ingredients if you add Chocolate chips. Pressed for time these are a great treat. You could be enjoying a hot Gluten-free Peanut Butter cookie in just 20 minutes. These tend to be on the sweet side, but … Continue reading Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies
Cooking with Children: This is How We Roll
Cooking with children can be a challenge and messy. But seeing them learn and explore flavors is rewarding. Here are some recipes young children can help you make with just a little help. Those Grilled Cheese Roll-ups don’t even need … Continue reading Cooking with Children: This is How We Roll
Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken and Red Onion with Honey and Vinegar
I’d like to shorten that title, but Grilled Chicken and Red Onion doesn’t say enough. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and then grills up quickly. The honey and vinegar in this marinade are easily whisked together to add … Continue reading Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken and Red Onion with Honey and Vinegar
Rich Roasted Tomato Chimichurri
What to do with all those summer tomatoes and herbs? This! Rich Roasted Tomato Chimichurri! Velvety, tangy and smooth, I could just sit and eat the whole bowl. Still warm, I had to hold myself back with just a spoonful. … Continue reading Rich Roasted Tomato Chimichurri
Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon, Basil, and Goat Cheese
Vegetable ribbons. Super easy. Yummy and Pretty can go together. As you can see, back to back salad posts with no lettuce. I’m just bored of them. I’m hoping you are too. Plus, I usually have a ton of zucchini … Continue reading Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon, Basil, and Goat Cheese
Summer Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
This is a great garden salad, when you are overflowing with tomatoes, cucumbers, and maybe corn. Growing up in Washington state there were U-pick gardens in abundance in our area. My dad had many favorites, but the family that grew … Continue reading Summer Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies
I am a huge spice fan. Whether it be cinnamon, ginger, or the bite from chipotle, I love spices in my cookies. Chocolate and Chipotle are in fact amazing together. Since I have not shared this recipe yet I will … Continue reading Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies
Sprinkle and a Dash 