Cast Iron Paprika Chicken

The hardest part of this recipe is lifting the cast iron skillet to be placed on the stove. Cause WOW those things are heavy! But the arm workout is worth the exercise cause there is no way to get quite the same flavor without the seasoning that comes with a cast iron skillet. I will …

Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli Rabe also known as Rapini is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Its buttery, garlic-y, delicious and has a great source of iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin A, C K. Its a great option for those of you looking for a healthy leafy green to add to a meal. And you can usually find …

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Honey and Garlic is a classic combination. We see it everywhere and its especially popular on chicken wings. So why not apply the same taste to chicken thigh to get the same great taste without the bones.  Searing chicken is a technique rarely used but it creates a delicious result. Similar to cooking steak, we …

Crispy Eggplant

I was making eggplant parmesan and had a bunch of leftover ‘reject’ eggplant from the discarded ends and sides.  I hate seeing food go to waste and so I devised this ‘crispy’ eggplant recipe to use up my leftovers and liven up your generic roasted version.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a staple in my house, especially on football Sundays.  However, I never really thought of them as a ‘main dish’ or ‘main protein’ when preparing a dinner.  This all changed when I was preparing a family dinner and my husband requested a protein to go with eggplant parmesan.  I thought the eggplant …

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Add ‘crispy’ to just about anything and it immediately sounds more appetizing.  So adding crispy plus garlic and parmesan to brussels sprouts and you’ve immediately piqued my interest. With just a little extra seasoning this is an easy way to liven up regular roasted brussels sprouts and make a side dish the star of your …

Eggroll in a Bowl

I was searching for ways to make my meal prep more interesting when I came across this concept of an eggroll, unwrapped. This recipe switches the pork to ground turkey and removes the oil soaked wrapper. All while leaving the taste and flavor of one of my favorite Chinese foods.  When we break it down, …

Savory Oven-Baked Brie

Cheese, it should really be its own food group.  I love cheese and it’s even better when hot and melty right out of the oven!  Appetizer or side with steak. For Steak recipes, check out our post on how to get the perfect steak.  This is an easy recipe to jazz up the typical boring …

Garlic Lemon Roasted Potatoes

So often can potato recipes feel greasy, unfulfilling and just all around bleh. This recipe is colorful, healthy, and fresh. The garlic is good for lowering cholesterol and gives it a hearty kick. The lemon adds a refreshing twist and cuts the heaviness of the potatoes.  All while the parsley bonds the two flavors.  Just …

Mongolian Beef

This is a one pan recipe which means more flavor and less dishes. Who could argue with that? I always find that there is a subtle complexity to Asian cuisine. Which makes it so fun to make once you learn all the tricks. For this recipe the key is to crisp the edges of the steak. …

Garlic Butter Beer Rolls

Who doesn’t love bread?  Also, who doesn’t love fresh, warm dinner rolls? Yes to both!  I love bread, especially garlic bread. But as I’ve said before I also don’t usually have the patience to deal with yeast.  So I’ve been perfecting my beer bread, or in this case, beer roll recipes. I was preparing dinner …

Steak with Garlic Mushroom Quinoa & Arugula

Sometimes you just want MEAT and by meat I mean steak.  Don’t get me wrong I love chicken, but sometimes, I really just want something a bit richer, more flavorful and dare I say satisfying?  We’ve all had a great steak at a steakhouse, but it’s pretty intimidating to make at home. I also used …