This Fruit and Cucumber Salsa is an absolutely perfect accompaniment to the Peanut Ginger Chicken recipe that we shared yesterday. Also adapted from this recipe I clipped from the pages of Better Homes and Gardens years ago, I have to admit something. Initially, I wasn’t too sure about the flavor combination in this recipe! This…
Portuguese-Style Mussels in Garlic Cream Sauce is a delicious appetizer inspired by a fantastic dinner in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Last December, Jack and I received a gift certificate to a Portuguese restaurant from our oldest daughter Courtney and her husband Ken. (They know we love going out to dinner – so it was a perfect…
These Asian Burgers are super juicy ground beef and pork burgers loaded with Asian-inspired flavors. Top with kimchi if you’d like! I’ve mentioned before that my husband Jack and I – more often than not – spend our time right before bed watching cooking shows on TV. (Great for blog recipe inspiration – but not…
Orange Chicken Roasted Spatchcock-Style is a super flavorful chicken that’s roasted spatchcock-style to ensure it’s perfectly cooked and juicy! One of our favorite ways to save time during the busy school and work week is to roast a whole chicken over the weekend – then we enjoy the leftovers all week long! Today’s recipe –…
Roasted Fennel and Onion Gratinati is cheesy and delicious! Individual portions bake up with a savory caramelized crust on top. Today’s recipe – this delicious Roasted Fennel and Onion Gratinati – was inspired by a trip to Italy, and a goat named Tina. Read on… 🙂 My husband Jack and I first enjoyed a dish…
A perfect side dish for any meal!
Scottiglia is a Tuscan Mixed Meat Stew of beef, pork, chicken and veal that is cooked until fork-tender and delicious! Hi Everyone – it’s Jack. Martha asked me to share the story behind our recipe for Scottiglia (an Italian Mixed Meat Stew). One day, back in my food service days, I was conducting a production…
Whole30 Chili a hearty and delicious meat and vegetable chili that anyone will love. All ingredients are Whole30 compliant. My husband Jack and I have one more week to go on the Whole30 program and I have to say, recipes like this Whole30 Chili have been a lifesaver! First of all, this Whole30 Chili is…
Whole30 Stuffed Cabbage is a fantastic stuffed cabbage recipe adapted to fit the Whole30 program (but anyone would love it!). Starting a food blog three-plus years ago has been one of the best things that my husband Jack and I have done together – aside from getting married, having a family, and building a wonderful…
Swedish Meatballs over Noodles are tender savory meatballs smothered in gravy and served over noodles. Fantastic comfort food! Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Swedish Meatballs over Noodles is one of those delicious, classic recipes that everyone should know how to make! Swedish Meatballs are tender little meatballs made from ground beef and pork that…
Kapusta is a delicious, traditional Polish cabbage soup made with pork, cabbage, sauerkraut, carraway seed, onion and my Babci’s secret ingredient – stewed tomatoes. Every Sunday, as a child growing up, we spent the afternoon visiting my Babci. Babci means grandmother in Polish,* and she was my mother’s mother. Like most women of her generation,…
Mandarin Marmalade is fantastic! Fresh mandarin oranges with a hint of lemon in every spoonful. Includes a link to a free printable for labels or gift tags. I adore the delicious, fresh citrus that is readily available at the market at this time of year! The bright colors and the fresh scents are the perfect…
