For some reason, risotto intimidates people. People think it’s too complicated, too time consuming, too tricky and too expensive. It’s not! It’s so simple! It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and you can sneak a bunch of yummy…
Dinner Tonight: Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice was a staple in our house growing up. My mom made this often and we always ate it up. Such a simple and flavorful dish that whips up in minutes on a busy weeknight. I used…
Lunch: Veggie Quinoa (or rice!)
I have another lunch for you this week! This is another simple, simple lunch that you can make in advance and keep in your fridge all week. Plus…it’s good both hot and cold (I tried it both ways this week…
Dinner Tonight: Bacon & Corn Risotto
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…probably my absolute favorite meal is my Pasta with Bacon and Corn. I just love, love, love it! So, I decided to tweak it just a bit and make it into one of my…
Dinner Tonight: Mushroom Risotto
Are you making risotto at home? You should be! I know, I know…you think it’s too fancy for weeknights, right? You think it’s too complicated? You think it’s probably made with expensive ingredients? You are wrong, wrong, wrong! Risotto is…
Dinner Tonight: Mexican Meatballs
It’s January. In January, I need comforting, cozy food that’s easy to prepare, warm and a crowd pleaser. For my family, meatballs always do the trick. These little Mexican meatballs are flavorful (without being too spicy), super simple to prepare and quick cooking. This…
Dinner Tonight: Mom’s Jambalaya
I’m not Cajun but I love me some Jambalaya. My mama made this for me on my 31st birthday and it was a huge hit. She added chicken, sausage and shrimp, but of course, you could mix and match…
Dinner Tonight: Fiesta Chicken with Rice
Oh heavens! This was easy, easy and yummy, yummy! I was flipping through one of my Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and saw this recipe listed in the 5 ingredients or less section. Dinner with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor? I’m a…
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Fajita Soup
You really can’t have too many chicken soup recipes, right? This one was super simple, made in the slow cooker, full of veggies and protein and perfect for a cool evening. Simply delicious. Shopping List 4 boneless, skinless…
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Scallops with Risotto
This sounds so fancy, right? I hope it doesn’t sound complicated because it’s not. Trust me! You want to hear a secret? I often eat scallops for lunch. They’re so quick and easy, that I buy them and prepare them…
Dinner Tonight: Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Ohhhhhh! I loved this dinner! My sweet friend Heather shared this recipe with me one day because she knows how I heart my slow cooker and I’m sooooo glad she did! It’s the perfect slow cooker meal…no browning the meat,…
Dinner Tonight: Chicken and Black Bean Rice Casserole
Well…I found this recipe off of Pinterest and modified it just a tiny little bit. It’s so easy that you’ll feel like you’re doing something wrong. Trust me…it’s that simple. More importantly though, it’s really, really yummy. I really liked…
