Recipes for Real Life
During the pandemic, we ate lots of takeout. One of our go-to healthy options was Chop’t Creative Salads, and this recipe is inspired by one of my favorite “Destination” salads. These salads are limited-time only, so when it disappeared, I set out to recreate the flavors. Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Turmeric has been shown to have …
Fresh Herbs Create Big Flavors This dip is inspired one I found at Trader Joe’s. Using fresh herbs adds so much flavor! I used the entirety of these ½-ounce packs that are available at the grocery store. This is a great dip for you to play around with your favorite herbs. You can always add …
Sausage and Cheddar in a Waffle? I am not a sweet breakfast person. I’ll always pick a sausage biscuit over a donut. My son, however, loves both, so when he was young I tried this combo on a whim, and it’s been one of our favorites ever since. The Waffle Mix I am not a …
Using Fresh Ingredients Farmers markets are open! I love to go see which fruits and vegetables call to me, and I use that to guide my cooking for the week. I purchased all of my ingredients at my local farmers market, and everything was so fresh and delicious. Cooking Corn in the Oven Yes, you …
These oven-fried chicken breasts are juicy with a nice crispy crust. The keys to avoiding a soggy crust are preheating the pan and only breading one side of the chicken. No flipping required! Preparing the chicken. I make an effort to buy small, evenly sized chicken breasts. Unfortunately, those are often the more expensive ones. …
I love mashed potatoes, but I hate dealing with the mess of preparing them right as I am trying to serve dinner. These make-ahead potatoes offer a perfect solution. You can prepare them to the point of baking up to a day in advance and then put them in the oven to be ready when …
These chicken breasts always come out tender and moist. I think the acid from the tomatoes and lime juice does the trick. It is important to pound the chicken breasts in order to provide a mostly flat surface for full coverage. Note that it is important to cut the vegetables larger than you would for …
My Mom’s Pimiento Cheese I often like to play around with recipes, but I do NOT mess with my mom’s pimiento cheese recipe! Many pimiento cheese spreads call for cream cheese, but this is the classic, southern standard: cheddar, pimientos, and mayonnaise. It makes for a perfect sandwich. It is important that the cheese is …
About the ingredients: The Bread You want to select a good French baguette to make your crostini. Get one that’s fresh, not frozen. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the baguette into ½” slices. For smaller slices, cut straight across; for larger slices, cut on a diagonal. Since I top this crostini with a …
The most important thing with this dish is to give the pork time to marinade, at least six hours. This allows the marinade to really penetrate the outer layers of the meat. The brown sugar and a quick sear will give the finished tenderloin an amazing color and crust. Start by preparing your tenderloin, you …
