Our mom makes some awesomly grubbin’ pork chops. So when our long-time, family friends from Alaska came to town for dinner, we had to request mom make her famous grilled pork chops so we could take pictures and blog all about it. These two-ingredient, finger-lickin’-good chops are a snap to prepare. We hope you enjoy them … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dinner
Crazy Bread Cheater – Crazy Good Breadsticks
Ok – this isn’t an exact replica of Little Caesars Crazy Bread, only a close cheat, I admit that willingly. I’ll also readily admit that I am reposting a recipe which I made minor edits to, and found at http://tasteandseegodsgoodness.blogspot.com/2013/05/little-caesars-crazy-bread-at-home.html?m=1 . But it is crazy-good, keeps for days, and is a very simple yeast bread. … Continue reading
Tomato Soup 3 Ways! Tomato Bisque, Chunky Tomato or Smooth Tomato
I like this recipe all three ways: 1. Tomato Bisque 2. Chunky Tomato (vegan) 3. Smooth Tomato (vegan) To make Chunky Tomato, skip the blender and the cream. To make Smooth Tomato, just skip the cream. Soup 3 ways – simple! 2 Tbs olive oil 1 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves … Continue reading
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Dip
Prep time: just a few minutes Wait time: at least 1 hour Makes: about 1 1/3 cup. Just in time for your Superbowl eats! This simple recipe makes a restaurant style ranch dressing for salad dressing or dip. You can add a few extra tablespoons of buttermilk to make the dip thinner, or extra sour … Continue reading
Cindy’s Rosemary and White Wine Crock-pot Chicken
This recipe comes from our friend and guest blogger, Cindy. As a very busy legal assistant, mother and wife, Cindy takes comfort in the fact that, when she gets home, she knows she can have a hot, delicious meal waiting for her. And with this list of flavorful ingredients, I’m sure her family licks the … Continue reading
Shredded Green Mexican Chicken
The mix of limes, cilantro, jalapeno, tomatillos and spices added to this chicken will make excellent chicken burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos… the possibilities are endless (and super tasty)! You can use one small whole chicken, or if you like specific parts, use those instead. Dark meat holds the flavor very well. In this instance, I … Continue reading
Breakfast Quiche
Quiche is a really simple, awesomely versatile “comfort food” dish. If you can buy a pie crust and crack eggs, you can make Quiche. And, given the gobs of food people generally prepare this time of year, Quiche is also a great way to repurpose leftovers! I had some leftover breakfast sausage and potatoes so … Continue reading
Ham & Cheese Soup with Broccoli – Holiday Leftover Soup
Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Anyone who has recently hosted a holiday party probably has an abundance of leftovers in their refrigerator. The tastiest was to burn through those leftovers? Make soup! This recipe uses up leftover ham, leftovers from your vegetable tray, leftover cheese from your cheese tray, any leftover stock, … Continue reading
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes Wait time: 30 minutes Post cook time: 2 minutes Homemade cranberry sauce may very well be the single easiest thing I make for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. I started making this about 13 years ago, and time after time after time, it is requested for holidays. Always offer … Continue reading
Bacon Wrapped Roasted Brussels Sprouts
For those of you who liked my post “So You Say You Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts“, you are going to love this. I personally love Brussels sprouts but I’ve found that if I add bacon, I can get pretty much anyone to eat them. These are good as an appetizer or a side dish, and … Continue reading