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Reader Favorite Recipes 2019
Reader favorites from the year include a little something of everything. Is your favorite on the list? In addition to the 12 recipes chosen by readers, I’ve tacked on a few personal favorites that are staples in our house! Weren’t we just wearing shorts and flip-flops? Somehow, we’re not only on the brink…
Best Recipes of 2018
How is it possible that another year has come and gone? Of course, the end of another year means it’s time to sift through my recipe box (or blog archives, as it were) to determine which recipes garnered the most praise from my very awesome readers. The approach is not especially scientific. Comments on…
Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls
Super satisfying Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls rely on a few flavorful components to create one memorable meal. For added ease and variety, the components can be made and enjoyed separately throughout the week–then make burrito bowls with the leftovers! Throughout the month of April, I’ve been laying the groundwork. All of the recipes I’ve shared have…
Slow Cooked Chicken for the Week (or to Freeze)
Why did the rooster run away? He was chicken! What do chickens serve at birthday parties? Coop-cakes! You’re either laughing or groaning right now. 😂 Either way, chickens have come to define the world of silly jokes as much as they have influenced our way of eating. The ongoing popularity of this lean protein source…
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats
A takeout favorite meets wholesome veggie in this all-in-one dinner the whole family will enjoy. It even comes with its own bowl! If you were to teach a cooking seminar to nearly 40 middle school girls and boys, what would you make? As you ponder that question, I will mention that Janice Estabrook has…
Best Recipes of 2016
Happy New Year! To get things started in 2017, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite recipes from 2016. As a food blogger, I can’t take much time to rest on my culinary laurels. But like everyone else, I crave what’s familiar, satisfying, and easy. So these are the recipes from the…
All Purpose BBQ Spice Rub
Taco seasoning isn’t the only spice blend that will serve you well all year round. From chicken to shrimp, pork and tofu, this simple spice rub adds incredible flavor…whether grilled, sautéed, baked or slow cooked! This is one of those kitchen staples I rely on heavily because it makes creating a variety of flavorful…
Sesame Peanut Noodles
Bold, Asian-inspired flavor is the hallmark of this versatile salad, which allows for a variety of veggie add-ins and can be enjoyed as a plant-based entree or heart side dish. I have two favorite preparations for noodles in a peanut sauce so, before I chose one for this space, I made them both for dinner…
The BEST Salsa Recipes
Zesty, fresh, spicy, or sweet, there’s a salsa out there for any occasion and you can’t go wrong with any of these time-tested recipes! Tomatoes may be the most popular salsa ingredient, and for good reason, but there’s a long list of other ingredients that are equally versatile and can be used to add memorable…
Parmesan Baked Flounder with Lemon Dill Sauce
Lemon, garlic, and a crispy crumb topping turn mild flounder into a dinnertime superstar. Easy enough for weeknight meals yet special enough for company. The roots of this recipe lie in a quick weeknight meal I made often as a young mom. It’s also the dish I credit with making fish lovers out of my…
Labor Day Favorites
Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is upon us. (How is that possible?) It’s the last barbecue weekend before school gets back into full swing (for some, it’s been in full swing for a while!) and a sweet end to what has hopefully been a delicious summer. Whether entertaining this weekend or simply in…
Festive Fourth of July Recipes!
Bringing a dish to a 4th of July party this summer? Hosting a crowd? The following recipes are sure to please everyone! From appetizers and salads to main dishes, desserts, and drinks, the following 30+ recipes are easy to make and sure to please a crowd. For added convenience, many of the recipes can be…
