Main Course
Primary dishes served for lunch or dinner.
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Mac ‘n Cheese {Sage Brown Butter & Bacon}
I’ve recently read some articles on a growing movement to bring Home Ec back to schools. Healthy eating and knowledge of nutrition being the core reason, self-sufficiency and cost savings also getting a mention. And while I wholeheartedly agree, I propose another consideration for teaching teens and young adults the ‘basic’ life skills taught in a Home Economics classroom. Creativity. Cooking, like sewing or painting or wood-working, is a way to express yourself artistically…and a wonderful stress-reliever. So don’t get me wrong, I do believe ‘home’ is the best place to learn these skills, but it was in my 8th grade Home Ec class where I learned to make a Basic White Sauce. A skill just as valuable in my life today as…
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Flat Iron Steak Fajitas {with Mexican Rice}
We were first introduced to Flat Iron Steaks a couple years ago and they are now a favorite for recipes that call for a nice thin sliced steak. They love to be marinated which is how this quick and easy Steak Fajitas recipe adapted from Simply Recipes begins.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas {Weight Watchers}
It’s funny how one abundant ingredient can spark all kinds of recipe inspiration. For us, it’s what seems to be a never ending bag of Corn Tortillas taking up space in our fridge drawer. Thumbing through my cookbook rack yesterday, I came across my Weight Watchers cookbook and well, let’s just say we may need to visit a couple of these recipes heading into the holidays ;) Tonight we’ll start by adapting a WW Shrimp Tostadas recipe.
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Swing State Chili {Skyline Chili Inspired}
Today is Election Day and we will enjoy dinner tonight….squarely in front of the television. We kicked around some menu ideas in honor of this important day. Should we have a red, white, and blue Americana theme or perhaps good ole’ Georgia inspired southern food. In the end we decided to focus on the ‘swing states’ who seem to hold the future of the country in their hands. So in honor of the great folks of Ohio….here is our best attempt at your beloved Cincinnati “Skyline” Chili.
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Jalapeño Popper Pizza
When life gives you corn tortillas, it’s a great time to get creative. There are hundreds or at least 30 corn tortillas in a package. We’ve made Chicken Enchiladas Verde, homemade corn chips & salsa, and now these yummy and super easy Jalapeño Popper Pizzas. Coming soon Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas. And there are still enough left for one more creation…
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Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin {Applewood Smoked}
I woke up today, recognizing I was feeling really good in my pj’s and realizing my fridge had a mixed bag of unused (although thoughtfully selected) ingredients. It’s been one of those weeks….the kind that kicks you in the butt and says snap out of it. Still in my pajamas as I write this post, I am preparing Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin. Never left the house ergo never entered a grocery store = Winning!! And yes, I’ve snapped out of it.
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27 Ingredient Chili Con Carne {Share the Love}
My most favorite day of the year at the office is Halloween (closely followed by the day after Inventory…that’s a me thing). Not only do we have GREAT costumes, and AWE-Mazing Decorations & Special Effects, but we have FOOD that’s to die for….muahahaha…. Speaking of food that’s to die for, this crazy good 27 Ingredient Chili Con Carne recipe was born on the pages of a murder mystery. IF the term Layers of Flavor applied to any single recipe….this might just be the ONE….27 of them to be exact.
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Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts and Buttery Breadcrumbs
I love a fall harvest dinner made with a star ingredient like Brussels sprouts. Once the only vegetable on my won’t-eat-foods list, the Brussels sprout has soared to the top of my favorite-food list. In the fall-winter months we seriously have them multiple times per week. I was flipping through my new Cooking Light magazine and without even reading the recipe I bookmarked the page for Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts and Buttery Breadcrumbs.
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Salmon & Baked Eggs {Breakfast for Dinner}
Recipe inspiration for this one is quite simple…leftover salmon. Slow-Roasted Salmon with Tarragon and Citrus to be exact. Salmon is one of our favorite things to have for dinner. Whether we prepare the beautiful recipe above from Food & Wine or a little no fuss version, you can turn a nice big salmon fillet into a mouthwatering meal. It’s not often that there is any leftover but on this occasion we will take advantage of that for breakfast or wait is this dinner? Either way Salmon & Baked Eggs makes a delicious meal.
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Pork & Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs {Breakfast for Dinner}
I love hash. Growing up in New England it wasn’t unusual for us to have Hash and Baked Beans with our eggs for breakfast (or dinner). I’m not really sure if that was common in all households or if it was just that Mom loved them both so much. This Pork & Sweet Potato Hash is a great way to use last night’s leftover pork.
