American Cuisine Recipes

Main Dishes

Roasted Veggie Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

Meatloaf is one of those meals that I make a little differently each time.  The possibilities are endless and you can hardly go wrong:  fresh herbs, oats, grated onion, sauteed vegetables, raw vegetables, barbecue sauce, Dijon, mashed black beans, various combinations of meat–all of which can provide excellent flavor and texture. Lately, thanks to my…

Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Wild Rice and Butternut Squash

Hearty, wholesome, and hands off, this all-in-one slow cooker meal is perfect comfort food throughout the colder months.   Out of the crock pot and onto the plate. Dinner tonight was as easy as it was delicious. It had everything in it – juicy, tender turkey for filling protein, wild rice for high-quality carbs, colorful…

Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothies, Snacks

Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie

When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie.  This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall:  When I make baked apples, I blend…

Main Dishes, Salsas

Baked Tilapia with Black Bean Salsa

After pizza and birthday cake yesterday…and, oh yes, a doughnut for breakfast!…Baked Tilapia with Black Bean Salsa hit the spot. Full of flavor, satisfying yet light, and packed with nutrients…this is a perfect dinner to put on your regular rotation. The prep-ahead salsa is simple and makes enough to be used in other delicious ways…

Candies, Desserts, Snacks

M&M Pretzel Bark

With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy!     I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…

Breakfast, Side Dishes

Baked Egg in a Potato

Sadie, Silvia, Polly, and Peppy are our backyard chickens, and they keep us well supplied with fresh eggs! I am always dreaming up creative ways to use the eggs, and I recently saw a picture which inspired this easy dish my whole family adored. The recipe is very loose. Basically, you bake an egg in…

Appetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks

Easy Baked Potato Skins

Saving the tops of the potatoes from the Baked Egg in a Potato dinner  is such an easy way to whip up these yummy treats but you can certainly make quick work of them by simply baking or microwaving a few potatoes at the last minute. While I topped ours with a sprinkle of sharp…

Soups and Stews

Grass-Fed Beef and Lentil Soup

A hearty soup that’s also healthy–perfect for a cold winter’s night or when you need a little comfort food. I think leftovers are great if they don’t taste like…well…leftovers! This recipe will make plenty of leftovers you’ll be grateful to have. Freezes well, too, although the recipe can easily be cut in half. Perfect as…

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