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Veggie Lentil Stoup
When a soup gets a little thick, but it’s not quite a stew, it’s a “stoup.” This Veggie Lentil Soup Stoup was thick, extremely flavorful, and healthy! I get so much inspiration from my friend Rosemary...
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Shepherd’s Pie (W30 approved)
I sure hope that including the “Whole 30 or W30 approved” in a post or recipe title is NOT scaring you off, because believe me, I’ve been eating delicious and satisfying meals, including this...
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Beef & Broccoli
We finished up our month of Whole 30, and I have to tell you, I we (my husband & I) were surprised how easy it was! I’ll admit that we were not 100% perfect, but every meal at home was. Our small...
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Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style)
As I was chicken recipe browsing the other day, I found a recipe for Chicken Shawarma that looked so good. Whenever I find a new recipe or get an idea of something that I might like to make, I spend a...
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Homemade Refried Beans
I finally made Homemade Refried Beans and I might not ever go back to opening a can! It takes a while to make them, starting with cooking 2#’s of dried beans, but it’s worth it. Just check out the...
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Beef and Bean Baked Burritos
Left over Cast Iron Steak and left over Homemade Refried Beans can only mean one thing………..BURRITOS!! Beef and Bean Baked Burritos to be exact!! I really have no idea how I ended up with an entire...
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Set it and forget it! There’s nothing better than coming home to Slow Cooker Beef Stew after being gone all day. A quick salad and some crusty french bread and dinner is served!All day I’ve been back...
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Chicken & Waffles
Although I’m born and raised in CA, I often feel like I’m truly a “southern gal” at heart. And I don’t mean Southern CA. I mean the South. As in where Shrimp & Grits, Biscuits & Gravy, Sweet...
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Enchilada Sauce
I’ve always been a fan of Mexican food. Ok, I’m a fan of all food, but Mexican is definitely one of my favorites. It’s been a while since I’ve made homemade Enchilada Sauce, and since I’ve been craving...
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Mexican Food Round-Up
I’ve been in a Mexican food craze lately, and since Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching, I thought I’d pull together a list of delicious Mexican Foods from some of my favorite bloggers that you can...
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Chicken Caesar Salad
Tender grilled chicken, lightly coated with a little BBQ sauce, tops my go-go Caesar Salad for the perfect light meal. Caesar Salad is pretty much a staple at our table. We love the garlicky, zesty,...
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Chicken Enchiladas
Homemade Chicken Enchiladas are one of our favorite meals. What’s not to love about tender chicken and oozing cheese wrapped in a tortilla, smothered with more cheese, and homemade enchilada sauce? As...
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Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish to serve along side grilled chicken or steak, or, stuff them a bit fuller and they become a main course. I added fresh steamed broccoli and crispy bacon,...
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Caprese Avocado Pesto Pasta
This Caprese Avocado Pesto Pasta is the best of everything! If you’re a fan of pasta, caprese salad, avocados, and pesto, you’re going to love this!Seriously, look at this serving of pasta! Fresh...
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Cacio e Pepe (cheese & pepper pasta)
Cacio e Pepe (cheese & pepper pasta) is a delicious and versatile pasta dish. It’s light enough to be served as a side, yet fulfilling enough to be served as a main dish. Cacio e Pepe is...
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Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
BBQ’d Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs are a must make this summer! Tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection with fresh veggies, all topped with a glaze of teriyaki and served over a bed of steamed rice...
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Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
Inspired by a sausage sandwich that we recently had at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, we decided to make them at home, thus this Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich was one of our simple summer dinners....
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Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa
I’m going to miss summertime and all the BBQ’ing that we’ve been doing. Everything from steak to chicken, and veggies and pizza. It’s been going on the grill!! And fish, let’s not forget how often we...
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Simple Chili (perfect for the kiddos)
Are you looking for something quick and easy and healthy for your little ones? Something perfect to feed them before Trick-or-Treat? Look no further, this Simple Chili truly is (perfect for the...
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Hamburger Soup
Although our fall is starting off very warm, I’m going to pretend that it’s the perfect soup weather. I mean, really, who says it has to be cold outside to enjoy a bowl of hot delicious soup? In my...
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