Grilling season is upon us and chicken is one of my favorites on the grill. Italian seasoned grilled chicken with a homemade salsa and drizzled with good balsamic vinegar can’t be beat. The salsa tastes a little spicy and when combined with the balsamic and Italian seasonings it takes the chicken breast to another level. …
Shrimp Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
This is a very tasty cold shrimp salad with creamy dill dressing. Pretty simple ingredients but the flavors are outstanding. Make a summery, light dinner that’s no guilt, but packed with protein…and Dill. The dressing is packed with dill and lemon flavors and it pairs so well with the poached shrimp. Use whatever salad ingredients you…
Restaurant Quality Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Caesar salad is usually my choice of salad when we go out to eat. At home, I’ve tried to buy Caesar dressing in a jar but it never seems to taste quite right. This Caesar salad dressing recipe is the way to go for a tasty salad. What is Caesar Salad? Caesar salad dressing comes…
How To Make Homemade Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is a perfect compliment to any South-of-the-Border menu items. It’s easy to make and can be as spicy as you like. And it’s made in one skillet for easy cleanup. If you are ever looking for a tasty side dish to go with spicy Mexican food, this is it. I’ve recently made this…
Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe – How To Make Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs are perfect for holidays or family get-togethers. This recipe is a no-frills way to make them. They are so good and creamy and so easy to make. Deviled eggs can be made in so many ways…some really good and some, not so much. This recipe uses just 5 ingredients and I’m calling…
Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Dill and Capers
Smoked salmon appetizer with dill and capers makes a perfect combination of flavors. They would be great for a happy hour treat. Gather up a few friends and neighbors and enjoy. Heck, you could make a light meal out of these if you want. Ingredients Needed To Make Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Cream Cheese This…
All-Purpose Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe
This homemade brown gravy recipe can be made without drippings. And it tastes delicious! Just make a roux and add a few herbs and spices with beef broth. A little cooking time develops intense flavors in the gravy. Brown Gravy Without Pan Drippings? Making gravy is not that hard. I try to always have some…
Citrus Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp poached in citrus garlic wine sauce gets served over al dente pasta. If you are looking for a fast weeknight meal this could be it. About 20 minutes is all it takes from start to finish. The Basics I made this dish about a week ago and Mary Jo and I thought that it…
Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe
This pesto pasta with broccoli and tomatoes recipe is super easy and oh so good! The hardest part is cutting up the vegetables. This is an old post that I’ve decided to re-post since it is so good and a spring/summer menu idea. *This post contains an affiliate link which means that I may make…
Seafood Comeback Sauce Recipe
Seafood Comeback Sauce is a spiced-up variation of classic Mississippi Comeback Sauce…the scrumptious dip for just about any food. This recipe is specifically targeted to make any seafood taste extra special. When you’re in the Southern United States and order seafood, it will usually come with a special sauce. Not tartar sauce, but a mayo…
Key Lime Pie in a Coconut Crust
Key Lime Pie with a tropical coconut crust is easy to make. It is made with simple ingredients and everyone will love the tart flavor. Next Wednesday is St Patrick’s Day so we’ve been thinking about a menu that fits the holiday. But today is March 14th, National Pi Day, as in the Greek symbol…
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe (Best Yet)
A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was always my mom’s favorite when she would occasionally take my sister and me to a cafe for lunch. This was in west-central Illinois and I’ve been reading that the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was either an Indiana thing or an Iowa thing. I’m not sure where Illinois fits in…
Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp-Creamy Sauce Recipe
Vodka sauce is one of my favorites and one that I don’t make often enough. This time I made it and threw in some gulf shrimp to make penne alla vodka sauce with shrimp. The vodka sauce is silky smooth and the shrimp in the vodka sauce is a perfect combination. Penne alla Vodka Sauce…
Easy Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
I’m about to garnish this vegetarian minestrone soup with fresh parmesan cheese. You could be doing the same in about 40 minutes! This is a kicked up version of your mundane minestrone soup and it’s so easy to make. I love easy, hearty recipes and this certainly fills the bill. It’s the perfect thing for…
Quick and Easy Extra Crispy Tortilla Wrap Pizza
Tortilla wrap pizza tastes just like a traditional pizza without all the work. No pizza dough to make and no baking involved. This pizza wrap recipe is perfect for pizza night. If your kids are into helping with cooking, this is perfect to let them get involved. In 10 minutes, you could be enjoying this extra-crispy…