One Pan Chicken Orzo

I love this one-pan chicken orzo dish because it’s quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful. In just 30 minutes, tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant veggies come together in a single skillet for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Simple, delicious, and no-fuss!

Mediterranean Baked Chicken

Mediterranean Baked Chicken is a delightful and simple recipe that’s packed with flavor, perfect for a quick family meal. Seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of lemon, this dish offers a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. The best part? Even my picky kids couldn’t resist it! It’s a…

Creamy Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup

This Sausage Soup with Spinach and Orzo is a cozy and comforting soup – and can be made with either butternut squash or sweet potatoes. It’s a great recipe to make on a cold Fall or Winter evening

Easy Chicken Alfredo

This is a 30 minute recipe…really easy…and restaurant quality. Even Charlotte…my pickiest eater loved it. She said it was better than Olive Garden, so…there ya go.

Giant Spiced Meatballs in Rice

This is a recipe from Jamie Oliver’s “One Pan Wonders”…you can find his original on his website. I didn’t alter it much except to cool down the heat a bit. Everyone here loved it. Even the pickiest eater liked it. Ingredients olive oil Can of Lentils (400g) DRAINED Ground lamb (500g) *see note 4 tablespoons…

Better Than A Restaurant Lasagna

I hate lasagna. Like HATE it. But the wife loves it…and has requested I learn to make it for her. So I have…and this takes a couple of hours total to make but it’s WORTH it, because even I like this Lasagna.

Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Lemon Green Beans

INGREDIENTS This is a super easy and tasty recipe that really isn’t that unhealthy IF you don’t use too much oil and use lean pork loin chops. Cook time is less than 30 minutes…prep time is about 10. 1 1/2 lb (650 g) pork chops, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning mix 2 tablespoons…

American Goulash

My mom used to make this alot when I was a kid…or a version of it. She never seemed to have a real “recipe” for it but it was ALWAYS good. It’s not a terribly long cook, 45 minutes really at the most. Hearty. Tasty. Good for colder nights. INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef…

Chicken Corn Chowder

Super simple but good and hearty chowder for cold weather. The wife loved it. INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 6 c. chicken stock 2 large russet potatoes, peeled…

Gorgonzola & Portobello Steak in Cream Sauce

This one was a hit even with the kids…who don’t normally like this kind of thing. Everything was so soft and warm…this would be great for chilly fall evening dates. Ingredients 1.5 pounds steak (see note) 12 oz portobello mushrooms, sliced 4 oz gorgonzola cheese 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp oil 6 Tbsp butter…