Potato dumplings, sauerkraut, sausage, bacon and goat cheese. Topped with sour cream and parsley. One of our friends had a birthday party yesterday. The instructions in the invitation were very specific to include the request of no “healthy food.” After all, why would you want to munch on carrot sticks and celery on your birthday!?!…
Category: Main Dish
Spaghetti al Gorgonzola e Bistecca
Homemade spaghetti, zucchini noodles, roasted tomatoes and a Gorgonzola cream sauce. Topped with a beautifully seered steak. We had guests for dinner last night, so naturally we went all out. Took out all the stops. Homemade spaghetti, fresh baked bread and serloin steaks cooked in our sous vide for over 12 hours. The steaks were…
Chicken Enchilada Soup
When it comes to parenting, getting my child to eat can sometimes be a chore. However, if I make my favorite meals into a soup, he is guaranteed to eat it without complaint. I know, go figure! Just add a little chicken broth and BAM! it is like magic, and way easier than actually making…
Sweet Potato Toast
This morning was a busy one, despite neither of my children having school. After going to the gym I spent my morning running around town grocery shopping. Picking up last minute deals. $1.69 a pound for chicken breasts or thighs?!? How could I pass that up? Have you ever tried being a chef, photographer and mom…
Shrimp Pad Thai
I really should be taking advantage of the fact my one year old is sleeping and do something more productive, like clean my floors, but what fun is that? I would rather make pad thai and blog about it! ? Have you tried pad thai? Ever tried making it yourself from home? I have, and every…
Pulled Pork Over Sautéed Kale and Acorn Squash
Crockpot pulled pork, and seasonal squash, YUM! I have tried several ways of cooking pork loin and the crockpot is by far the easiest, but it takes a little finesse. Follow a few tips and tricks and you will have an amazingly juicy pulled pork with a nice golden crisp on the outside. Here is…
Healthy Helping of Mac and Cheese
Two things, carbs and cheese! How could you go wrong? wait, how can this be healthy? Hidden vegetables are what make this recipe so great. You don’t have to sacrifice everything to eat healthy and here is a way to do it. The bright cheddar color and creamy texture of the squash will trick your…
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
Easy to make, easy to eat. Cut down on your carb intake, and feel full with this delicious and fun take on meatloaf. Topped with a creamy butternut mash. Here is what you will need: Meatloaf 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 onion 2 eggs 1/3 cup oats 1/2 teaspoon salt Savory…
Chicken and Dumplings
Who doesn’t like chicken noodle soup!?!? Well, since I am on a soup kick, why not continue? This is my version of chicken and dumplings. When I was little we would roll out the dough and cut each noodle by hand. Such great memories and such a great soup. I have made a few tweaks…
Guilt Free Zucchini Pizzas
Who doesn’t like pizza? That cheesy goodness! Well, with this recipe you won’t have to miss out. My weekends are usually packed with activity and time with the family. Cooking in the kitchen with my kids is my ideal weekend adventure. I want to pass on my love for food….I mean cooking haha. I don’t…
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini! totally embracing my love for zucchini with this recipe. Zucchini, stuffed with ground beef, sun dried tomatoes, pesto and cheese, YUM! We visited grandma’s house with the kids last weekend and she sent us home with plenty of zucchini for us to experiment with. We tried this recipe out while we were there and…
Pork Roast in a Dairy Free White Wine Sauce
A Pork roast with a creamy, dairy free, white wine sauce. This post is a little late, as I am running behind in life. I spoiled my husband on Father’s Day with this recipe. I gave him a taste as he sat in his chair upstairs, unaware of what I was doing in the kitchen….
Thai Green Curry
I love green curry! It has literally taken me years to perfect this recipe. I joke, but every time I make this recipe it some how gets better and better everytime. I don’t know if it is my taste buds changing, or if I am actually improving the recipe through experience, but you can try…
Almond Crusted Chicken breast
I am always looking for a good/healthier substitute to my favorite foods. Ones that are good enough I can convince my family to eat them in lieu of their not so healthy favorites. The almond coating adds a crunch to the outside of the chicken without using bread crumbs. So, if you are trying to…
Scotch Eggs
How did I not know about Scotch eggs? This recipe seems like something I should have grown up with. An egg wraped in a meatball? Why not? Life this week has been a little crazy around my house and seems to be getting more crazy. The days are full with work and kids, gym workouts,…