Some people get intimidated when they think about roasting a chicken. I know I used to think that roasting a chicken took a lot of work and thought it was best saved for Sunday dinner or special occasions. However, once I realized just how easy it is to make roast chicken, it’s a regular dish… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Main Dishes
Creamy Coconut Lentil Soup Recipe
There is just something about a creamy soup made with coconut milk. I find it warm, nourishing, and very satisfying. One of my favorite soups is my Thai chicken coconut soup, but I wanted to try making something with coconut milk and lentils. For some reason, the combination just seemed inviting. Lentils are a great source of protein and… Continue Reading
Diving into Indian Cooking – Curried Chickpeas
I love Indian food and am starting to experiment with cooking more of it. For some reason cooking Indian food is intimidating to me. I think it’s because of all the spices that we Americans aren’t super familiar with. Plus, I’m always afraid it’s not going to taste as good as my favorite Indian restaurant… Continue Reading
Salmon Croquettes with Simple Tartar Sauce
This recipe came out of the need to use up some canned salmon that had the bones in it. I created it before I really liked canned salmon and knew the benefits of eating a diet with more fatty fish in it. At first, I was completely disgusted with the fact that it had bones in it… Continue Reading
Stuffed Cheddar Beef Burgers
I love grilling. During the summer, I bet we use the grill 4-5 times a week! One of our go-to meals is homemade burgers using local grass-fed beef. You can season hamburgers in a multitude of ways so they never get boring. The addition of cheese in the middle of the burger gives you one… Continue Reading
Basic Meatloaf Recipe
I think meatloaf is one of those dishes that doesn’t get enough credit. Whenever you mention it, people cringe with a look of disgust on their face. I’m not really sure where the negative image of meatloaf came from, but I love it. It’s simple and hearty. It can be fancy or basic. It tastes… Continue Reading
Stout Beef Stew
I had some grass-fed beef stew meat that I needed to use up and knew I wanted a hearty beef stew, but I wanted to do something a little different. Adding beer to beef stew is pretty common, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. So, I decided to give it a whirl. The stew is very rich… Continue Reading
Citrus Balsamic Chicken With Buttery Herb-Roasted Potatoes
I love anything with a balsamic glaze, but I never bothered with making my own. Until now. The citrus blends perfectly with the balsamic vinegar and it is the perfect touch to grilled chicken, though I’m sure it would be great on fish or pork as well. This post is part of Real Food Wednesday | What’s Cooking Wednesday |… Continue Reading
Broccoli Cheese Quiche
This was a recipe that I whipped up really fast one evening when I needed a quick dinner. I just used what veggies I had on hand, which happened to be broccoli and onions, but you could substitute whatever vegetables you have. That’s the beauty of quiche – it is extremely versatile and you can add pretty much whatever… Continue Reading
Cottage Pie
My husband loves dishes like this. It’s a one pan meal that incorporates beef and mashed potatoes, two of his favorite foods! It seems like the terms Cottage Pie and Shepherd’s Pie are used interchangeably and they are some of the oldest recipes in the books. Did you know that the phrase Shepherd’s pie didn’t appear until… Continue Reading
