I’ve been wanting to try short ribs for a while and like most things I do, these are really hard to mess up. There are so many different flavors you can add to this or leave out depending on your preference. I chose beer because that’s what was in my refrigerator at the time, but…
Category: Lunch/Dinner
Classic Roasted Chicken
This is my favorite way to roast a chicken. It’s good for Sunday dinner, but it’s still fast enough to make on a weeknight. Clean up is also super quick because you can throw all your veggies on the same pan to roast with your chicken. The juices from the chicken add more flavor and…
Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
I remember at some point graduating from ordering Orange Chicken, to discovering the beauty of Bourbon Chicken and never turning back. I actually forgot how much I enjoyed it. It also brings back memories of me sitting in the food court at the mall with my best friend. Any time my food is associated with…
Steak Fajita Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo (or not) and want an option that is still full of flavor but won’t sabotage your diet, here’s a salad for you. If you’re cutting out red meat, use chicken instead. It is just as good. Or nix the salad completely and make fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas. Next on…
Zesty Lime Chicken
I make a lot of chicken. It goes well with almost anything but sometimes it takes time to come up with different ways to prepare it. I could have baked chicken every week and not get tired of it. It’s one of my favorites, but I know everyone may not feel the same. Here’s an…
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
You may have noticed that I’ve been on a healthy kick lately. I challenged myself to eat clean for 30 days just so I could give you guys some simple and healthy options. I fell in love with this one and am excited to finally be sharing it! This dish is fairly light so if…
Salmon with Avocado Garlic Spread
I initially made the avocado spread to go with a chicken wrap I was having for lunch one day. I was only planning to post the recipe for the spread but as I thought longer about it, I thought this would be really good with salmon. So, here you are! You can also use this…
Fish Tacos with Peach Mango Pico
If you aren’t trying to sit out on Taco Tuesday but want to avoid all the extra sour cream and cheese, try these! Instead of sour cream, I use Greek yogurt; Instead of store-bought salsa, there’s a home-made pico with peaches and mango; and instead of the traditional soft or hard shell, these are lettuce…
Balsamic Steak and Glazed Carrots
Steak has always been one of my favorites but I normally don’t step out of the traditional way it’s prepared and served. I’ve been pushing myself lately to try new flavors and I love this one. I’m also not a fan of cooked carrots at all but I loved these! Like many of my recipes,…
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
I’m not a huge sandwich fan, but Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are probably a favorite of mine. From start to finish, this takes about half an hour and it heats up well so this is a good make-ahead meal. You can also make this with chicken and it’s just as good!
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Alfredo
Alfredo dishes have always been a favorite of mine but it wasn’t until I got to college that I actually started making it. I didn’t even know that it was sold in jars until after I made it from scratch, and while it gets the job done, it really doesn’t compare to making your own.
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli
This is a great recipe if you have some leftover rice and chicken that needs a little life. This is also a great make-ahead meal. Most of the time, I make this from scratch and that’s how I wrote the recipe but if you already have parts of this made, it’ll cut your time by…
Apricot Chicken
If I had to guess, I started making apricot chicken 10-15 years ago. I first saw it on Rachel Ray’s show, 30-Minute Meals. I recently decided to try a stab at my own version and this is what I came up with! It’s an easy way to throw some flavor and color into your week!…
Chicken and Noodles
This has always been one of my favorite meals. When I was little, I had this tiny little spoon that had a looped handle. I would stand next to my mom with it and once the chicken was ready to take off the bone, she’d put some on my spoon for me to taste. I…
Classic Beef and Bean Chili
Growing up, I wasn’t a huge chili fan. There was nothing all that special about it. It always tasted good but I never thought to myself, “I really want some chili today!” That being said, I was watching some cooking show one day (normal day for me) and the recipe called for ground beef AND…
Lemon Pepper Hot Wings
This is my go-to Football Sunday meal. I love hot wings and I can get my fix without having to go to a local bar to get some good ones. Keep in mind, you don’t have to make hot wings. You can use whatever sauce you like. When I make these, I keep some plain…
Vegetarian Lasagna
This has turned into one of my favorite dishes, not because it’s semi healthy but it just tastes good! I started making this about a year ago when I was doing “meatless Mondays” with one of my friends. I could make a big pan and have enough for lunch/dinner for almost a month of Mondays….
Quick and Easy Meatballs
I love making these because my son loves helping me in the kitchen and he’s always excited about meatballs. And getting him to sit still long enough to eat a meal, is an accomplishment. Whether we’re having spaghetti and meatballs or meatball sandwiches, I have a happy boy which makes me a happy mama. I…
Chicken Parmesan
I probably started making this when I was in middle school. I had gotten a Kid’s Emeril cookbook for Christmas and it had a great chicken parmesan recipe that didn’t require any frying. It’s so easy to make and has become one of my favorite go-to meals when I need some comfort food.