Category: Main Courses

  • Mild Italian Sausage with Drunken Noodles

    Mild Italian Sausage with Drunken Noodles

    I’m in the mood for something special tonight and also want to treat my husband.  He’s very fond of Italian sausages and pasta and loves them any way that I cook them for him. Tonight, I decided on a mild Italian Sausage with drunken noodles.  Alright, I confess.  Maybe I am in the mood for […]

  • Southern Chicken Pot Pie with a Cotton Country Corn Bread Topping

    Southern Chicken Pot Pie with a Cotton Country Corn Bread Topping

    This Southern country pot pie with a  corn bread crust is full of flavor and very easy to put together. Mmmm…mmmmm.  Southern cooking. What is not to like! When I think of Southern food, I think of hearty dishes cooked with a lot of love (and a bit of butter!)  Time to celebrate Southern cooking […]

  • Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry

    Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry

    These easy chicken fajitas are super tasty, super easy to prepare and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. This is such a busy time of the year.  The summer is over, kids are heading back to school and there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to […]

  • Pan Fried Swai with Indian Spices

    Pan Fried Swai with Indian Spices

    This pan fried swai with Indian spices fits right into my clean eating mood.  In a word, it is delicioso! For the last 10 days, I have had a case of mommy’s time out going on.  Not in the way that you might think, with me taking a vacation or a must needed rest.  My […]

  • Loaded Potato and Pulled Pork Casserole

    Loaded Potato and Pulled Pork Casserole

    Are you feeling like comfort food? It’s time for a loaded potato and pulled pork casserole! I love making new recipes from things that I have on hand. It makes me feel frugal, and insures that I end up wasting very little food. Luckily for me, the main ingredient in this loaded potato and pulled […]

  • Savory Chicken Tikka Masala Curry

    Savory Chicken Tikka Masala Curry

    This recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for me and he loves it too.  It has just a hint of heat and is full of flavor. I love savory chicken curries and I love International crock pot recipes, too.  My husband can take curries much hotter than I can, but I love to combine […]

  • 30 Tips for a Great Vegetable Garden Harvest Plus 6 Garden Recipes

    30 Tips for a Great Vegetable Garden Harvest Plus 6 Garden Recipes

    Follow my 30 tips for a great vegetable garden harvest, and you will be bringing in baskets of fresh vegetables all summer long this year. Do you have a great vegetable harvest, or is yours just so so this year? Summer is that time of the year when vegetables are starting to really show up in […]

  • Spicy Paleo Chicken and Peaches

    Spicy Paleo Chicken and Peaches

    This Paleo Chicken and Peaches Recipe Packs a Spicy Punch. This Paleo Chicken and peaches recipe is slightly sweet and slightly spicy.   The dish is full of flavor and so easy to make.The base of the sauce for this dish is Steve’s Paleo Peach BBQ.  (sponsored link) It’s perfect for grilling any protein, but for […]

  • Mex-Italian Burger – It’s Grill Time

    Mex-Italian Burger – It’s Grill Time

    This Mex-Italian Burger is a blend of two of my favorite cuisines for one great barbecue taste. We love grill time at our house, and nothing is better on the grill than a home made burger.   They put any fast food burger to shame and are simple to prepare. This Mex- Italian Burger combines the […]

  • Savory Roast Chicken – A Meal Time Treat

    Savory Roast Chicken – A Meal Time Treat

    This savory roast chicken recipe is one that my family loves. It is full of flavor and very easy to prepare. I love roasting chicken or any other type of protein.  The end result is a meal that seems like you spent hours making it, – which you may have done but the oven does […]

  • Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

    Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

    This toasted sesame teriyaki chicken recipe is easy to make and super tasty. There is no need to head to your favorite Chinese restaurant. Make your favorite dishes at home. It is easier than you might think. Keep reading to find out how to make this popular Chinese recipe.  This Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken will […]

  • Muffin Tin Recipes – 35 Foods You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

    Muffin Tin Recipes – 35 Foods You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

    Are you looking for the perfect bite sized portions of your favorite recipes? The muffin tin recipes below make portion control a breeze. Muffin tins are not just for muffins anymore.  There are loads of creative ways to use your ingredients and then cook them in a muffin tin.  The finished recipe is a handy […]

  • Savory Baked Island Chicken

    Savory Baked Island Chicken

    This recipe for savory baked island chicken is tangy and flavorsome and is so easy to make.  Just prepare the marinade the day before (or up to three hours before cooking) and bake in the oven right before dinner.  It has a nice combination of lovely Caribbean flavors. Savory Baked Island Chicken Make you Feel […]

  • Ahi Tuna Recipe with a Tarragon Wine Butter Sauce

    Ahi Tuna Recipe with a Tarragon Wine Butter Sauce

    It is perfect for a busy week night. This Ahi Tuna recipe (also known as yellow fin tuna) can be served quite rare, so it only takes a few minutes per side and the sauce is fast to make. Ahi Tuna Recipe with White Wine Butter Sauce – gourmet style personified. This recipe for ahi […]

  • The Secret to perfect BBQ Short Ribs

    The Secret to perfect BBQ Short Ribs

    The secret to perfect BBQ short ribs is easier than you might think. Pre-cooking is the key. My husband is a rib man.  He often chooses them on the menu when we go out to eat.  I make BBQ ribs all the time but normally it is a rack of spare ribs that we cook, […]

  • Toasted Sesame Chicken with Ginger and Garlic

    Toasted Sesame Chicken with Ginger and Garlic

    This toasted sesame chicken recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of spice.   The spice in the dish comes from the sriracha, a combination of red chili, garlic, vinegar and salt.  You can get this sauce at Asian markets or online from my affiliate Amazon.com.  (affiliate link.)  The sugar, vinegar and tomato […]

  • Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara Copy Cat Recipe

    Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara Copy Cat Recipe

    This recipe for Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara combines a fabulous blend of cheeses with roasted peppers, onions and cream to make a wonderful flavor combination. Carbonara dishes are staples in most Italian recipes and one can see why when tasting the delightful flavor of the dish.  Keep reading to find out how to make it. […]

  • Caribbean Grilled Snapper with Pineapple – Great Camping Recipe

    Caribbean Grilled Snapper with Pineapple – Great Camping Recipe

    It’s almost time for camping season.  I thought it would be fun to start the season off with a great recipe for Caribbean grilled snapper with pineapple. This recipe is very easy to do, which makes it perfect for a camping trip.  All you have to do is combine the spices and add some oil […]

  • Fast & Easy Recipes with Only 3 or 4 ingredients

    Fast & Easy Recipes with Only 3 or 4 ingredients

    Looking for some quick and easy meals that are fast to do, but delicious? These 3 & 4 ingredient recipes are simple to make and let you get dinner or dessert on the table quickly. Easy 4 ingredient eggnog latte. Perfect for the holidays! But don’t let the simplicity of these recipes fool you. They […]

  • 11 Crock Pot Recipes for a Slow Cooking Summer

    11 Crock Pot Recipes for a Slow Cooking Summer

    I don’t know about you, but I love making crock pot recipes all year round.  In the winter I normally make casseroles and stews in it. During the summer, I still make these recipes but also make all sorts of main courses. side dishes, BBQ food and desserts in it too. I’ve put together a collection […]

  • Savory Hearty White Bean Chili

    Savory Hearty White Bean Chili

    We love chili at our house.  It does not matter if it is warm or cold outside, a big helping bowl of this hearty white bean chili always hits the spot. It is my latest addition to my crock pot recipes collection and my family just loved it. This recipe can be made with ground […]

  • Slow Cooker Braised Chicken and Noodles with Wine & Tomatoes

    Slow Cooker Braised Chicken and Noodles with Wine & Tomatoes

    This recipe for Slow Cooker Braised Chicken and Noodles with Wine and Tomatoes is full of flavor.  I used boneless skinless chicken thighs because they give me the most tender results. This is nothing like crock pot recipes to make meal prep easy. Crock pot meals are a big help to any busy cook. But wait […]

  • Savory Cheeseburger Pie

    Savory Cheeseburger Pie

    My husband is English and loves a traditional Shepherd’s pie.  This recipe for cheeseburger pie is a take on that dish made into an American version. The dish is simple to do.  I make it the way I make shepherd’s pie…a bit of this and a bit of that. Whatever is in the fridge or […]

  • Peanut Chicken Pasta with Fresh Vegetables

    Peanut Chicken Pasta with Fresh Vegetables

    Here is another of my short cut recipes. (as in full of flavor but short on time) This time I am using a great time saver from A Taste of Thai – their peanut sauce mix. This mix makes great tasting stir fries, is super on baked chicken and can be used in a host […]

  • Easy Baked Salmon with Soy Sauce and Maple Syrup

    Easy Baked Salmon with Soy Sauce and Maple Syrup

    This recipe for Baked salmon with soy sauce and maple syrup is easy to make and so delicious. Just four ingredients are all that you need to make this dish easy enough for a busy week night by also fine for any special dinner party. The salmon marinates for an hour in the fridge and […]

  • Slow Cooker Beef stew

    Slow Cooker Beef stew

    Ah…crock pot recipes!  Pop the ingredients into a big pot, smell them cooking all day long and have a meal all prepared at dinner time.  What is not to like? This Crock pot beef stew is one of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table in a very easy way. Crock pot cooking […]