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Category: Dinners

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Beyond Thanksgiving: The Versatility of Cranberry Sauce! Can we chat about cranberry sauce? This traditional Thanksgiving staple often finds itself relegated to the shadows, while its versatility and year-round potential are underappreciated by many. Think about it. This stuff is awesome! Cranberries are a fruity, …read more

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

The Magic of the Mash: Crafting the Perfect Mashed Potatoes There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of perfect mashed potatoes. It’s that warm, creamy buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish, but why reserve that pleasure for just once a year? Mashed potatoes are so affordable they can …read more

Molletes – The 15-minute Meal Miracle

Molletes – The 15-minute Meal Miracle

The 15-minute meal miracle – Molletes Here’s the question, “I need dinner, now! What can I make that’s inexpensive, faster than the drive-thru and just as tasty?” Here’s my answer, “Make molletes!” In Mexican cuisine, a mollete (moh-yeh-teh) is an open-faced sandwich made with beans …read more

Easy Jambalaya

Easy Jambalaya

Celebrate with a traditional dish for Mardi Gras, and beyond Next Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is Mardi Gras! This calls for a celebration and in true New Orleans fashion, everyone’s invited. Better get the jambalaya cooking! What is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is French for …read more

Patty Melt

Patty Melt

The Patty Melt – A diner classic made easily at home! Here’s a classic comfort food that makes everyone happy. It’s a staple on diner menus across the country, the Patty Melt. Picture a burger patty slathered with caramelized onions, oozing with melted Swiss cheese …read more

Perfect Every Time Chicken Breast

Perfect Every Time Chicken Breast

Easy secret for perfectly cooked chicken breast, every time. “What is there to eat?” That phrase plays on repeat in every household in the world. Today I’m sharing one of the handiest short cuts to give you a great answer when the inevitable question is …read more

Very Versatile Vegetable Soup

Very Versatile Vegetable Soup

Soup-ercharge Your Health: Very Versatile Vegetable Soup for Easy, Affordable Nutritious Delights! Embarking on a journey toward a healthier lifestyle is a timeless pursuit, and what better way to embrace it than with a bowl of pure goodness? Introducing the Very Versatile Vegetable Soup – …read more

Easy Matzo Ball Soup – Comfort in a Bowl

Easy Matzo Ball Soup – Comfort in a Bowl

Savor the Timeless Comfort of Matzo Ball Soup Ah, matzo ball soup, a timeless classic, transcends seasons with its comforting embrace. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul. Picture it: rich chicken broth, tender chicken, and those delightful matzo balls, floating like clouds …read more

EASY CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

EASY CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Grilled to Perfection: The Magic of Easy Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Chicken satay is a delightful dish originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It’s typically made with marinated, skewered, and grilled chicken, served with a flavorful dipping sauce. What makes chicken …read more

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Sizzle Up Your Cinco de Mayo with Scrumptious Pork Carnitas! Spring is in full swing, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine? Get ready to tantalize …read more

Show Stopping Spiral Veggie Tart

Show Stopping Spiral Veggie Tart

Spring Sensation: Colorful Spiral Veggie Tart Recipe! Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. I was wandering the produce department looking for inspiration for a Veggie Tart and saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots. They reminded me of my favorite line from …read more

Easy Classic Quiche Lorraine

Easy Classic Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine: A Timeless Delight Through the Holidays and Beyond! Quiche is an easy and elegant breakfast fit for any special morning, not just reserved for holiday festivities. Before the morning erupts into chaos while the kiddies (and kids at heart) unwrap everything under the …read more