Here is a meal that I made for myself when MaryJo flew up to Minnesota for a few days. I had just made a spiralized zucchini dish, and had leftover zucchini to use. I also had a lot of other items on hand to use. (You can end up with a lot of leftovers when…
Meals
Black Bean and Egg Tostada
Mexican tostadas are nothing more than a toasted tortilla and are usually topped with the same ingredients you would use for a taco. Not today! I’m topping this toasted tortilla with a fried egg and making a breakfast tostada. Thing is, I wouldn’t mind having this for lunch or dinner either. Black bean and…
Chorizo and White Bean Soup Recipe
This chorizo white bean soup is easy to make and the flavors work together perfectly. Looking for a flavorful soup recipe? And something that takes only 30 minutes to make? Make yourself a pot of chorizo white bean soup! This is Spanish chorizo which is a cured sausage full of smokey paprika spiciness. The…
Broiled Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
About a week ago, Mary Jo and I were discussing what to have for supper. This is pretty much an everyday conversation as we rarely plan what to eat. Hey…we live right next to a grocery store! MaryJo says she thinks that’s the way they shop for meals in France. No big deal. Should…
Healthy Classic Crab Louie Salad Recipe
Crab Louie salad recipe with vegetables, hard-cooked eggs, and a spicy mayo chili dressing makes for a great dinner. Crab Louie! Where have you been all of my life? I’ve got to admit, I only recall having this one other time and that is when Mary Jo made it for a Purple Foot Club wine…
Awesome Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Hey…it’s Taco Tuesday! Time for some awesome spicy grilled shrimp tacos. Okay, it was Tuesday when Mary Jo and I had these spicy tacos last night. This recipe is the perfect seasoning for grilled shrimp and these tacos are great. Inspiration for Shrimp Tacos Prescott Wisconsin is the town at the intersection of the St….
Roasted Carrots with Savory Mushrooms
Roasted carrots with savory mushrooms are a perfect side dish for any occasion. Carrots pair well with just about all types of meat. Today in Minnesota, it was a cool and rainy day. A perfect day to fire up the oven and roast some veggies! I love cooked carrots and I decided to kick it…
Bruschetta and Sauteed Peppers
Bruschetta is thin toasted bread with olive oil, rubbed with flavorful garlic with sauteed toppings. In this recipe, I’m using peppers and onion. Such a simple but tasty appetizer. I’m always looking for an easy appetizer that tastes greater than the sum of its parts. Well, I must say that this one qualifies 100 percent….
Chicken Yucatan Recipe
Chicken Yucatan is a baked chicken, doused with citrus and hot sauce to infuse flavors into the chicken. This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. Yesterday I posted the Caribbean Black Beans and Rice recipe to go with this chicken thigh dish. Chicken Yucatan and black beans…
Linguine with White Bean Pasta
Linguine white bean pasta recipe is a thirty-minute meal that is simple but so satisfying. Made with ingredients you probably have on hand. Well as always, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray! Welcome to Meatless Monday! By the time you see this, it will probably be Wednesday. The dang little football…
White Chicken Chili
With the Super Bowl coming up, I thought of a super half time treat. White Chicken Chili is one of our family favorites. It is savory and spicy, and perfect to eat rather than more nachos, wings and chip dip. You could even make this a day or two ahead of time and heat…