Happy New Year! There are a bunch of traditional dishes around the world to help usher in a new year. In past years, I've shared a Black Eyed Peas Hash, Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens, and a … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Peas Hash with Chorizo and Eggs
NOTE: I was sent a Deiss 5-Piece Nylon Utensil Set in order to write this post and host a giveaway. All opinions are mine alone. Happy New Year! There are a bunch of food traditions for New Year's … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
I am always looking for a new and different slow cooker meal. I personally could eat a tomato-based sauce with meat over rice, pasta, polenta, you-name-it every day. My husband would prefer something … [Read more...]
Chicken Sausage and Peppers
Note: I was sent a variety of First Fresh Foods Chicken Sausages. Opinions are my own. It may be relatively apparent on my blog that I really don't eat much pork; I tend to gravitate towards other … [Read more...]
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Egg Boats
Every Sunday night is pasta night in my house. Most of the time, that means taking out a batch of tomato sauce from the freezer and cooking whatever dry pasta we have one hand, but it's nice to switch … [Read more...]
Shakshuka
Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is an Israeli breakfast dish of eggs poached in a chunky tomato sauce with spices. It's a favorite of mine, and easily works as a "breakfast for dinner" option for a busy … [Read more...]
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Chipotle Butter and Bell Pepper Sauté
I haven't posted a beef recipe in quite a while, so I'm happy that the one I'm sharing is absolutely delicious! It's really simple to make as well! This recipe is from the latest Cooking Light and … [Read more...]
Heirloom Gazpacho
This post is sponsored by Door-to-Door Organics. All opinions are my own. #MyFarm2Table I was sent some beautiful Local Organic Heirloom Tomatoes from Door-to-Door Organics for my … [Read more...]
Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
I have been in full on grilling mode recently. I can't seem to get enough of recipes made on the grill! So as the end of summer continues to creep closer, I am trying to get in all of the grilling I … [Read more...]
Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp
Cooking Light’s August issue had a recipe for Pickapeppa Chicken and Mango Kebabs (that I plan on making soon) that required me to buy a bottle of Pickapeppa sauce. I had never heard of this sauce … [Read more...]
Tri Vegetarian Chili
I made a realization this weekend. Chili is so hearty that I really don't realize if there is even meat in them. So why add it in? With a bunch of different beans and peppers, you can still … [Read more...]
Ratatouille
With the influx of vegetables in my life from my CSA, I am swimming in quite a large amount of highly perishable produce. So to preserve (and use) a bunch of my CSA veggies, I decided to try my first … [Read more...]
Shrimp Fried Rice
This dish for Shrimp Fried Rice is an attempt to make a takeout favorite a bit healthier. To do so, Cooking Light cut the amount of rice, added a bunch of veggies, and cut out some of the salt. So … [Read more...]
