Main Dishes

Easy Slow-Cooker Jalapeño Brown Sugar Ribs & Jasmine Rice

I found this recipe in the most unlikely of places. A potluck. I know, I know. We’ve all had our share of horrible potluck food that leaves you wondering if the family that brought it actually eat such horrible food on a regular basis. But I was amazed. • It was tender and moist. • The flavor was amazing. • And it was completely… Read More

Easy Quinoa and Beef Stuffed Peppers: Healthy, Filling, & Delicious

Stuffed peppers are a classic. Almost everyone loves them…as long as they’re stuffed right. There are thousands of options (literally…go search Pinterest if you’re bored), but my current favorite is this quinoa and beef stuffed version. Even if you’ve never eaten quinoa, TRY it! However, if you really don’t want to, try white or brown rice instead. My favorite features… Read More

Savory Stuffed Holiday Pork Chops

I love these stuffed holiday pork chops. And I don't normally like pork chops. In fact, I normally can't stand them. But these are different. The flavors literally explode in your mouth. I'm not sure which tastes better: the seasoning on the "crust" of the pork chops or the delicious stuffing. They're also easy to make. A few steps, but none... Read More

One-Pot Lemon-Turkey Skillet: How to Make Leftover Turkey Fabulous

Do you end up with leftover turkey after a holiday? I know I do. It’s bane of many of family after a big holiday. I finally figured out what to do with it (besides eating sandwiches). I developed this lemon-turkey skillet, a one-pot meal that gives turkey an entirely new twist. The lemon and thyme make a vibrant dish that… Read More

Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Herb Butter

I didn’t even like turkey before I discovered brining. Seriously. I thought turkey was over-rated and had no idea why millions of Americans made it each year. Then my brother-in-law Matt made a brined turkey for one Thanksgiving. I thought “well, this is a little better.” Then I found this recipe. We have turkey every year now. Before anything else,… Read More

Shrimp Fried Rice & Homemade White Shrimp Sauce

We love Japanese hibachi (especially shrimp fried rice). And the white shrimp sauce. Oh, the white shrimp sauce is amazing! And we were lucky enough to be stationed near a good restaurant on our first two duty stations. Then we moved to Washington state. Washington has a lot going for it: year-round temperate weather, skiing, supermarkets filled with specialty items.... Read More

White Chicken Enchiladas

This is one of the most fabulous recipes in my cookbook. It took a lot of work to develop the recipe, and is a combination of suggestions from 4 different sites, which I then edited even further. But these 'White Chicken Enchiladas' are worth it. And despite the vegetables snuck into the filling, it's been kid-approved by my nephew and... Read More

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (even the noodles!)

Comfort-food wise, there are few things that can beat homemade chicken noodle soup. While the canned stuff works in a pinch, it’s not even close to the real thing. Not to mention that the entire house smells delicious after it’s been simmering a couple of hours. Another thing I like about this recipe? It freezes well. So I can make… Read More

Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme

Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme. Delicious, easy. Pepperonis, Italian sausage, 2 types of cheese, sauce simmered with blend of spices, and touch of veggies. Pizza Hut Cavatini was a favorite of mine growing up. I grew to like it more than the pizza! I remember how exciting it was to go to the buffet (do they still do that?), get... Read More

Mexican Quinoa: Healthy, One-Pot Meal

This is probably our household’s new favorite (healthy) dish. I admit that I don’t think ANYTHING is ever going to beat my “Chicken and Wild Rice Soup,” so it would be a lie to say it’s our absolutely favorite dish. I like it because it’s a one-pot meal. (Less dishes!). And it’s healthy. Husband loves it because he can dump... Read More