Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Homemade Bisquick Mix
My husband loves to make pancakes, and he’s a Bisquick kind of a guy. We really enjoy the 100% whole wheat and almond flour versions I often make, but I have to agree. His Bisquick pancakes hit the spot. Sometimes, there’s good reason to make a do-it-yourself version of a favorite store-bought product. Better price,…
Gladys Langford’s Apple Cake
On occasion in this space, I have mentioned the inspiration for The Fountain Avenue Kitchen–my maternal grandmother, Gladys Langford. Amazing aromas continuously wafted from her narrow kitchen, but it was her spunk and zest for life that made people want to sit down in that cozy space and stay a while. Day in and day…
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet
All the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls in one easy pot – or skillet! As the days grow shorter and the nights become colder, this is a meal we eat often. Comfort food for all the right reasons. It’s an economical, one-pan meal that can be assembled quickly and left to simmer. Hearty yet…
Whole-Can-of-Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Last fall, a friend mentioned that when she uses part of a can of pumpkin, the leftover portion always seems to go bad before she gets a chance to finish it. To avoid this problem, feel free to click on the link to my Pumpkin Roundup, below. But also consider giving the following recipe a…
One Dish Baked Fish Marinara
A short list of basic ingredients comes together quickly in this wholesome meal that requires just one pan. A little leftover rice will create a heartier casserole, although serving it over pasta, a grain of choice, or some crusty bread works well too. The start of the school year is always a busy time,…
Pat’s Seared Sesame Chicken
With a syrupy glaze created by three basic ingredients and loads of flavor, this speedy meal is ideal for the weekly meal rotation. When dashing out to buy a bottle of wine, the logical expectation would be to return with something that may complement a special dinner. Leaving the state store with a…
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
I’m a snacker. Though I never miss a meal, I still get hungry between those meals. Like many, I’m most prone to absent-minded grazing in the hour or two before dinner, when salty or savory high-carb snacks seem irresistible. Baked Mozzarella Sticks are a pre-dinner nibble I love for several reasons. First, the protein in…
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
A little advance prep will reward you with a freezer full of these loaded burritos, and a helpful tip explains how they can go from freezer to microwave without getting soggy! Three summers ago, we hopped on the backyard chicken bandwagon. My husband had a small flock as a boy, and my kids had…
Tuna in Rustic Tomato Sauce
Quick, wholesome, and brimming with flavor, this one-pan meal makes a perfect dinner for two, but the recipe doubles easily. As summer dwindles and the days grow shorter, I find myself savoring the many varieties of local produce that will soon be gone until next summer. Sad as I am to say goodbye to…
Caprese Style Baked Eggs
This protein-rich meal is delicious any time of day and can be enjoyed straight from the baking dish or piled on a piece of crunchy toast. “Caprese” refers to something that comes from or is in the style of Capri, an Italian island off the coast of Italy near Naples. Insalata Caprese, or Caprese Salad,…
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Whether it is kids’ sports practices, crazy work schedules, meetings, or a class at the gym, weekdays can be especially full. Everyone seems busy, it’s just the details that are different! I often find myself cooking extra on the weekends to guarantee a couple of quick meals throughout the week. There are many nights when…
Old-Fashioned Horseradish Pickles
Make crisp, tangy pickles just like your grandmother used to make them with these step-by-step instructions for naturally fermented pickles. It’s a truly simple process and you can taste and adjust as you go. What is the difference between pickling and fermentation? Pickling involves soaking food in an acidic liquid – usually vinegar-based –…
