Never in my life would I have believed that a pork chop, pan fried and covered in gravy, would be a weight watchers meal! But here it is! It’s almost too good to be true. I personally didn’t calculate the points (it’s 7 per serving), but it almost makes me wonder if that is even … Continue reading
Mmm grilled pork chops…one of my all time favorite meals. Honestly, I think just a plain-jane hunk of pork on the grill is still delicious, even without marinades and glazes and what-not. However, those marinades and glazes can add LOTS of flavor and really seal in the juices to make the meat even more tantalizing. … Continue reading
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! I honestly have no idea what this traditional Mexican holiday is celebrating. All I know is that us Americans love to eat Mexican food and drink tequila on the 5th day of the 5th month every year. Maybe the Mexicans do the same thing? Anyways, this is the latest (of … Continue reading
Salmon is one of those good-for-you foods that you don’t feel any guilt eating. This version adds spinach, ricotta, and roasted red peppers to make it really delicious and filling! This is an excellent weeknight meal. It only takes 30 minutes to make, which is so nice! It’s also a simple and easy recipe … Continue reading
So there’s this pin that’s becoming really prevalent on pinterest called Melt in Your Mouth Chicken. It boasts that it is “So much better than fried chicken!!!” And it looks like this: Now, you’ll probably notice right away that the chicken in my picture up top does not really look the same as the one … Continue reading
Let me be honest with you… I did not have high hopes for this meal. The reason for this doubt primarily rested on the corn flakes portion of the recipe. I’ve cooked chicken several times with corn flakes, and it’s NEVER turned out well. It was always so bland and got mushy in the oven. … Continue reading
I don’t know how you feel about cooking with a slow cooker. Many people LOVE it because of it’s convenience and ease. Plus it makes your house smell delicious. I, however, am not so wild about slow cookers. I typically only use mine for dips and soups because I’ve found that when I cook meats … Continue reading
Happy Super Bowl Weekend, everyone! Personally, I’m sold out for college football but don’t care too much for NFL. However, I’ll never turn down an opportunity to get together with friends, eat junk food, cheer loudly, and watch dudes in tight pants hit each other. So I love Super Bowl parties! This nacho casserole is … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of Romesco sauce before? I hadn’t until I found this recipe. I even googled it to see what it is. I totally thought it was an Italian food, but it turns out that Romesco sauce actually comes from Spain, and is primarily made up of a nut and red pepper base … Continue reading
I love shrimp, but seriously…who gets full from eating it? I mean, their name literally means small. It’s hardly a filling entree. BUT! This dish has all that figured out. Because if there’s one food that’s super filling, it’s pasta. So, we take the delicious, albeit unsubstantial, shrimp and pair it with filling, and also … Continue reading
About a week ago, I posted a recipe for some delicious Italian Pie. Well apparently, I’ve been in the mood for international food in pie form because this week, we’ve gone from Italy to Mexico! This dish is super simple to make. I know you’re probably looking at all that gooey cheese and mounds of … Continue reading
On this blog, I’ve posted quite a few recipes using dijon as a key ingredient. As someone who isn’t that fond of mustard, that’s kind of surprising to me. But here’s the thing…dijon is a surprisingly versatile ingredient, and though I’ve made lots of dishes with it, none of them taste similar, but all of … Continue reading
Have you ever had taco soup? I never had until tonight. I mean, I like tacos, and I like soup, so it seemed like a pretty solid bet that I would like it. Well, it was a hit! My husband stinkin’ loves anything Mexican-y for dinner so he was giddy when I told him what … Continue reading
Never in a million years would I have thought of putting chicken, pears, celery, feta, and spinach all together in one dish. It’s not that the combination sounds gross or anything, it’s just not a combination that seems common…or that even makes sense. When I looked at the recipe, I’ll admit, I did the … Continue reading
Something about salmon just seems so fancy. I dunno, maybe it’s the silent L. I love that salmon is so healthy! I can eat a second helping of it and not feel so guilty. And it really does have a “fancy” quality to it. Maybe I just feel that way because it’s a little more … Continue reading
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