Have you ever had grilled pineapple? So yummy!! If you have time to grill some pineapple for this recipe it would be even better! However, this recipe is designed for a quick mid-week meal to piggyback last night’s Simple Lemon Chicken. I am working to create smaller weekly menus that combine your efforts, resulting in…
Simple Lemon Chicken
This recipe brings back wonderful memories of my oldest brother, Blake. Blake is a wonderful big brother who has taught and inspired me my whole life. He is one of those people who is good at everything, including cooking! He taught me this recipe years ago and it is still one of the easiest, yummiest things…
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I have the perfect, festive drink for your celebration…a Spicy Cucumber Margarita! I have made these a few times now and they always get rave reviews! I just take my favorite margarita and add cucumber and jalapeño for a light, refreshing, beautiful festive cocktail. Perfect for Cinco…
Veggie and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats
“wow! (pause….) wow!” This was my middle son’s reaction the first time I made Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats. It made my day! We were all pleasantly surprised by just how tasty these were. Yummy flavor combos! I love finding a healthy recipe that the kids like too! (It always helps when you…
Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone
Do you need a fast and easy weeknight meal? Nothing’s better than a crock pot dinner! This Spring Vegetable Minestrone combines in-season, spring veggies with the traditional minestrone flavors of beans, broth, pasta and Parmesan. Yum! I love embracing the season and trying new vegetables. I used the veggies below but feel free to try…
Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce
One of my kids’ favorite meals. Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce is a crowd pleaser! It’s easy. Healthy. And the Peanut Ginger Sauce has a kick that makes it the perfect dipper. The coconut rice compliments the rest of the flavors wonderfully! We serve it with simple snap peas, sauteed in…
Spring Veggie Pot Pie Crumble
Welcome spring with fresh veggies baked in a shortcut crust crumble. Bake individual servings in crocks or make it all at once in a casserole dish. It’s the fresh goodness of spring combined with comfort-food crust. Perfect combo! I love cooking with vegetables that are in season. It’s nature’s way of bringing us balance. Spring…
Carrot Rice Soup
With Easter right around the corner, Carrot Rice Soup seems like the perfect choice. (Save some for the Easter Bunny…he’ll thank you for it!) Carrots sauteed in butter give this soup a rich, savory flavor. Jasmine rice adds heartiness and texture. It is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh ground pepper. …
April Fools’ Day…Spaghetti and Meatballs?
Happy April Fools’ Day! Anybody pull a good prank today? I did!! My family eagerly sat down for Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight and here’s what I served….. Cupcakes!! It was pretty funny! Some family members are a little more gullible than others, but it was a good laugh all around! I got this great idea…
Pea and Parsley Pesto Linguine
This dinner was so fresh and light tasting! I froze the extra pesto in ice cube trays so next time I need a meal I can pop a couple pesto cubes into some pasta! This pea and parsley pesto is amazing and it tasted just right with the wide linguine noodles. I found this delicious…