Here’s a re-creation of Greek style quesadillas we had recently at Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery in Kasota Minnesota. They called theirs a flatbread. I’m calling it delicious! This is the kind of appetizer to make for an informal gathering. You know the type where everyone kind of hangs around in the kitchen talking and…
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Summertime Seafood Gazpacho Recipe
With summer upon us, I look for light, refreshing meals such as this tasty seafood gazpacho. This is sure to be a hit with the whole family. This recipe post contains an affiliate link. See our Privacy Policy for details. Back in 2013 I did a gazpacho recipe and figured I should update it and add…
Best Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This healthy chicken stir fry recipe is full of spicy Asian flavors. It has delicious fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked chicken, and even some high-protein firm tofu. The whole family will enjoy this easy-to-prepare healthy meal. When it comes to easy-to-prepare, there is nothing like a delicious, healthy chicken stir-fry recipe. It contains only healthy…
Pan Braised Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Pan braised baby potatoes flavored with rosemary and garlic is a great way to have browned potatoes without turning on your oven. It only takes about 25 minutes on your stovetop for perfectly browned yummy potatoes. Baby Yukon gold or baby red potatoes are what you need for this recipe. These waxy varieties of potatoes…
Pasta with Roma Tomatoes and Shrimp Sauce
Pasta with Roma tomatoes and shrimp sauce is a dish you should seriously think about making. It’s different than a standard pasta with marinara sauce. This dish creates unique flavors from chopped roasted Roma tomatoes and shrimp shell broth. Forget about traditional Italian style pasta sauces. This sauce creates incredible taste through the simmering of…
Top 8 Most Popular Appetizers
I’ve been going through some old posts and updating photos and text and realized, there’s been a lot of appetizers in the past 10 years. So I followed up on this by searching for the most popular and viewed in the past year. So this is a review of the Top 8 Most Popular…
One Pot American Goulash
I needed some total comfort food when Mary Jo got back from France. I’d been eating fried chicken breast and grilled chicken breast and BLTs for nearly two weeks. Just thought I should make One Pot American Goulash, kind of like my Mom used to make. I don’t think my mom used recipes…she just threw…
Cold Mango Pasta Salad
This cold mango pasta salad would be a perfect accompaniment to any meal in the coming summer months. It’s refreshing and citrusy with a nice mango sweetness to it. Here in Florida, they are practically giving mangos away this month, (not really…4 for $5.00). That’s a good deal though. Mango is a perfect addition to a…
Chipotle Style Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe (Healthy)
Here’s a way to get the flavor of a Chipotle burrito bowl, but with a lot fewer calories. Using simple ingredients and adding a hint of spice to make it flavorful, you might not know the difference. This recipe post contains affiliate links. See our Privacy Policy for details. Calories In The Burrito Bowl The…
Meatless Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Who doesn’t like lasagna? It is perfect comfort food and this meatless cottage cheese lasagna recipe brings out the best of both the cheese and tomatoes. Meatless Lasagna This is pretty much just like my mom used to make many years ago, except this is meatless. She would have included some ground beef. And way…
Seared Salmon Nicoise Salad
Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest. That’s what this delicious springtime seared salmon Nicoise salad is. Make this for your significant other and impress the heck out of them. I know that Mary Jo was impressed. Disclaimer: This recipe post contains an affiliate link. Spring means asparagus and I like to have it frequently,…
Lunchtime Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe
Treat yourself to a Healthy Tuna Salad, which is flavorful and filling. It is perfect for anyone dieting or counting calories. I don’t know about you, but I get stuck in a rut when it comes to lunches. Same old fried egg sandwich or leftover spaghetti every day. Well, here’s a recipe that lets you…
Best Baked Salmon Loaf Recipe
This perfect salmon loaf was made with canned Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon. It turned out lovely and tasted great. A real family pleaser and an easy recipe to make even on busy weeknights. MaryJo has made an old-fashioned salmon loaf recipe for us in the past, but not for a long time. She…
Tex-Mex Quinoa Brown Rice Grain Bowl
For a versatile, tasty recipe idea, try a quinoa brown rice grain bowl with some Tex-Mex flavors. Mix up the ingredients to your liking and add some protein for extra nutrition. This makes a great lunch or light dinner menu option. Yesterday, MaryJo had a late afternoon dental appointment and I wasn’t sure how she…
Shrimp Cocktail with Pickled Daikon Radish
Shrimp cocktail with pickled daikon radish. It’s an unusual combination of flavors sure to excite your taste buds. It’s a perfect appetizer everyone will enjoy. Recipe for Shrimp Cocktail Eat this shrimp cocktail by wrapping the shrimp with a little fresh basil, then a wrap of the pickled daikon and finally dipped into the homemade…