Sharing what our busy family of four loves to eat!
I was craving a warm risotto tonight, but I hate going through all the effort to make it. Using orzo instead of arborio rice simplifies this recipes and lightens it up without sacrificing any of the creaminess you get from a good risotto. The lemon enhances the flavor of the shrimp and every bite is …
Eating fish every week can get very boring, so I try to always mix up how I make it and what I serve it with. Today, I thought it might be nice to use the last of our tomatoes my daughter picked from the garden with the fish. It was tasty! It had a Mediterranean …
Apple season is here! And everyone always wants to create sweet dishes with all the apples – apple cake, apple muffins, even apple sauce. But, you can make savory dishes as well! This salmon dish uses fresh apple cider that you can get at any supermarket or apple orchard after you finish apple picking. It …
Katie Lee makes a mean bbq rack of ribs and this is a her recipe. There’s a lot of down time from baking to grilling but it’s worth the time investment. Buy meaty ribs so you can really enjoy the flavor of the rub. The different cooking methods really bring out the smokey flavors. And the …
Ever crave something but know you can’t get to your favorite restaurant to have it (delivery is not always the same!)? Then these are perfect for you! You can put anything in them and use what you already have on hand to make them perfect! Have just a handful of greens or a tiny wedge …
I love my slow-cooker. We use it every week for at least one dish to save time at night when the weather gets cooler. And, this crock pot go-to recipe doesn’t disappoint! It’s easy to make and very adaptable. Case in point, the original recipe called for all limes but I used most of them up …
The weather cooled off a bit this week and there was even a small chill in the air. I immediately thought SOUP! My favorite lunch – my favorite one handed food (served in a mug!) – my favorite way to get veggies into the littles! This recipe is so insanely easy, you’ll likely have everything …
I’ve never made scallops before because they always seemed intimidating to me – they can be so finicky. But like shrimp, once you get the hang of it, they can be very easy to make. They’re also much less expensive to cook at home then to get in a restaurant. If you’ve never had or …
When you’re on a low carb diet, sweet potatoes are one healthy option you can eventually introduce back in when you crave carbs. By using the potato here as the taco, you save on all the extra unnecessary calories you’d otherwise eat without sacrificing any of the good flavor. The cumin, in particular, stands out adding …
If you ask my mom, ravioli was one of my favorite foods growing up. It’s still one of my weeknight go-to’s, but now I have to make it a little more adult and kid friendly! I tend to choose once with vegetables inside. You only taste the cheese, so it’s a win-win! If you pair …
“Beef – it’s what’s for dinner”. Anyone else remember that tag line from years ago? I still say it in my head every time I say the word ‘beef’, so it must have been good advertising! Well, this beef is divine. It starts off sweet and ends with on a spicy note. It has great …
Trevor lovesssss eating sweet and sour chicken from Chinese restaurants, but I hate that it’s fried. So I came up with a sweet and sour sauce recipe that I use on lots of different proteins. This recipe takes elements of the sweet and sour chicken and elevates it to the next level. It touches all …
Spaghetti & meatballs, a true classic. Who doesn’t love this dish? It’s actually my all-time favorite meal. If someone gave me a choice of any food in the world, this would be it! I’ve tried making the meatballs with just beef, a mix of beef, veal and pork, and just turkey. They’re all great! My …
We had a LOT of leftover cabbage from our bbq this weekend (I made Trevor’s Famous Coleslaw recipe), so this dish is a great way to use it up. In about 15 minutes, this healthy, low-carb dinner was ready to serve. It’s buttery and crunchy and more filling than you’d think. I served it with some …
With a new baby and a toddler, we don’t have much time to think about cooking. So a recipe that you can dump into the crock-pot in the morning and have dinner ready by the evening makes life so much easier. It’s so versatile that you can add any seasoning to the mix, too. Super …