Lean grilled pork chops come out juicy and tender every time thanks to a simple sprinkling of pork dry rub for a dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Pork chops have long been known as a working man's meal. They're economical, lean and healthy, ... continue reading... about The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
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Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday. The world is very heavy right now. Just when I thought we might be emerging from the weeds, we are shocked again. This time it's not due to an invisible deadly virus, but death at the hands of police that once again exemplifies the deep racial ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus
Tender, smoky, and sweet, the best grilled asparagus is simply tossed in olive oil with salt and pepepr for the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish. Easiest Grilled Asparagus Side dishes are the connectors of the dinner table, the unifiers that bring the meal together. And ... continue reading... about How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus
How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob
At our house, sweet corn is a summer staple and after years of experimenting, I've found cooking corn right in their husks on a hot grill is the easiest and quickest way to cook the best corn on the cob. One of the reasons I crave summer is 'tis the season for fresh, sweet ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob
The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
The secret to juicy grilled chicken isn't the seasonings or complicated marinades. It's all about HOW you grill the chicken perfectly in 20 minutes or less. Sometimes I get all wrapped up in outdoing / improving / out-creating some of my most favorite / simple / craveable ... continue reading... about The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Friday Faves
Hello and happy four day work week Friday! Did the long weekend leave you feeling invigorated to get things done (like gardening, cleaning, and cooking the best clams ever) or feeling like confined with nothing to do and just plain bored? ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Grilled Vegetables Skewers
Grilling vegetables skewers seems like a no-brainer, but there are a few tricks to making them a simple success every time. I grew up with a side of vegetables served at every dinnertime meal, so even when it comes to grilling, that muscle memory is still very much ... continue reading... about Grilled Vegetables Skewers
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! I'm more than 2397% sure you'll agree, things are FRIGGING WEIRD right now. Personally, I don't care for calling it "the new normal", because frankly, there isn't much of anything normal about an entire society living on tender hooks, waiting for ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Simple, homemade marinara sauce should truly be simple! Made with canned San Marzano tomatoes, this is a quick, 5-ingredient sauce deep with flavor that's ready to serve in under an hour. Of all the popular Italian sauces to dress pasta and pizzas, the classic marinara ... continue reading... about Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Classic Waldorf Salad
Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this easy Waldorf salad is a classic recipe perfect for a crowd any time of year. With yearnings coming on strong for the good old days, I feel like there's a retro resurgence coming to home cooking. Or is it already ... continue reading... about Classic Waldorf Salad
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday. I am so pleased to say that last weekend was a really, really good weekend. Of course, most every weekend is good, sometimes even really good, but It's been a while since I've added that extra "really" into my weekend reflection. Maybe it was ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
How to Cook Easy Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables turn crisped, bronzed and sweetly caramelized when they're simply seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper and cooked in the oven at high heat for a favorite hands-off cooking method that's a meal prep time-saver. We all know vegetables are good for ... continue reading... about How to Cook Easy Roasted Vegetables
Greek Chickpea Salad
Classic Mediterranean flavors are what make up this easy Greek chickpea salad with fresh veg, heart-healthy fats, and bright herbs keeping it light, lean and tangy. The most popular recipe request I'm emailed on the regular after readers sign up for my newsletter (if you ... continue reading... about Greek Chickpea Salad
Friday Faves
Hellooo, and happy Friday! I think I may have mutated into one of my dogs. Just like them, the only things that switches up the monotony of my day is going out for a walk and my next meal. The only difference is I have thumbs so I can get my own food (which the scale ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano then threaded on skewers with a few veggies makes these grilled chicken kebabs an easy and healthy weeknight dinner winner. Greek Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt ... continue reading... about Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
The Best Classic Lemon Bars
These classic lemon bars are at the same time sweet and tart and have the most delicious, tender crust with a lightly crisp top that sandwiches the custardy center. The Best Lemon Bar Recipe I started making this lemon bar recipe when I was about about 12 years old and have ... continue reading... about The Best Classic Lemon Bars
How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
Here's how to tell if avocados are ripe at the store and how to ripen them quickly once you bring them home. The mighty avocado. It’s one of nature’s most complete foods thanks to good-for-you fats, essential fatty acids and phytochemical plus vitamins. It’s a nutritional ... continue reading... about How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
These 31 healthy Mexican recipes are ones you can feel good about, whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or just your average weeknight. 31 Easy Mexican Recipe Ideas Happy May! Cinco de Mayo is fast-approaching, and while I really don't need an excuse or a ... continue reading... about 31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! Like you, I've been self-isolating. I've been wearing my mask with as much vigor as the Lone Ranger, keeping others at the 6 foot minimum, eating dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner, and avoiding shopping unless it's truly needed. Oh how ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This easy Parmesan crusted chicken recipe layers mayo, bread crumbs, and high heat to make it crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes. A few years ago, my Aunt Jill bequeathed to me an entire gallon freezer bag filled with my ... continue reading... about Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
This fresh and easy pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of strawberries, mint, and basil with a simply sweetened balsamic dressing for a pasta spin on the classic caprese. All summer long, the best caprese salads are more popular at our house than Cinderella at a four ... continue reading... about Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! I was searching for a quote that put what I'm feeling into words, and while I'm not sure this says it the same as my heart feels it, it's probably close enough: "New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." Have you heard it before? ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Split Pea Soup with Ham
This easy split pea soup gets it's depth of flavor from sautéed carrots, onion, and celery cooked in a simple broth with smoky ham. When it comes to cooking soup, being flexible with ingredients and technique is where cooks like me really shine. In soups, precise measuring ... continue reading... about Split Pea Soup with Ham
Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
This extra easy, ultra creamy, super cheesy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop in two simple steps and takes less than 15 minutes to make. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger We are major mac and cheese aficionados. Like every kid, it was a favorite lunch ... continue reading... about Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! The whole world has set the pause button on life as we knew it. It's certainly not the same. We're all doing our best to sustain some semblance of routine in the memory of normalcy. Home schooling, binge watching, worrying, endlessly ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta puttanesca takes a few basic pantry staples—canned tomatoes, olives, garlic, anchovies, and capers—that's ready in minutes to become a light but lush sauce served over pasta. This pasta puttanesca recipe could be the ultimate pantry pasta. It may have double the ... continue reading... about Pasta Puttanesca
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
These light and juicy turkey burgers are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a healthy lunch or dinner. This post is brought to you by Kroger Greek Turkey Burgers I'm all about making easy ... continue reading... about Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! It's official. I'm in a sedentary time warp. Not really moving forward yet not falling back, just sort of standing still, waiting for the next shoe to drop from the sky and knock us all out. I mean, what other time would nearly the whole nation's ... continue reading... about Friday Faves
5-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe
With only 5 ingredients, this cacio e pepe recipe is the Italian version of mac and cheese, and the ultimate easy pantry staple answer to, "What do we have to eat?" My husband is a black pepper fan. Make that a fiend. He adds it generously and freshly ground to everything ... continue reading... about 5-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe
The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
Home cooked comfort is what the best classic tuna noodle casserole is all about, and this one tastes even better thanks to pantry staples and a super simple from scratch sauce. My mom has given up cooking and I can appreciate why. Being retired and with nobody at home but ... continue reading... about The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
