New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
One of our favorite easy side dishes are these garlic green beans. They are our go-to side dish for easy weeknight meals. This recipe is an amped up version of them. The toasting of the garlic brings more flavor and addition of asiago cheese takes them to the next level. I like to think of …
I love the Szechuan peppercorn in these spicy Szechuan Lettuce Wraps. Szechuan has a very unique flavor. It is a different kind of spicy. It gives you a tingly feeling and has the slightest hint of citrus flavor. If you like spicy and have never tried it I encourage you to do so. I noticed …
Guess what? Another zucchini recipe is up! This Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Casserole is an easy recipe you can whip up in no time. Provided you have some ingredients ready to go in your fridge. Today I am going to share a few tips I use to make meal prep faster throughout the week. I know …
Summer is coming to a close but there is still time to get out there and fire up the grill for these Shrimp and Artichoke Foil or Parchment Packets. These foil packets are good for an easy weeknight dinner or to make for a crowd. You can customize them however you want. The combinations are …
This Paprika and Garlic Roasted Zucchini is a great summer side dish. The weather is still warm and the zucchini are still growing like crazy here in the Midwest. Even though I sent the kids off this morning for the first day of school it still feels like summer. We start school in mid-August, and …
Chicken thighs are always a deal at the grocery store making these Garlic-Lemon Chicken Thighs a great value dinner. In my area, they range from .77 to $1.49 a pound depending on the sale. This recipe works if you are cooking for 4 or 2. If you are only cooking for 2 you can still …