With the return of cold weather, my pasta nights transition from fresh veggie-based sauces to creamy ones full of cozy flavors. Earthy mushrooms and warm, mildly sweet nutmeg make this pasta dish a hug on a plate. The easy dinner recipe is done in under 30 minutes, so it’s the perfect winter weeknight meal! Continue reading
Ah, grill season. So many awesome recipes pop up this time of year, but it leaves us grill-less individuals twiddling our thumbs. If the grill masters have you craving a juicy steak but you aren’t keen on heating up the entire house with the broiler, just whip this baby up stove-top. Continue reading
If you want good BBQ, there are no short cuts. Low and slow is the only way. The silver lining? Why, that rule means BBQ recipes and your slow cooker are a match made in heaven, of course! Continue reading
Ah… Bacon, cheddar and jalapeño. The intrepid trio. Boldly going where no ingredients have gone before. Well, that’s probably not true. But this is a good combo, nonetheless. Continue reading
When it comes to pasta, Springtime means lighter, crisper dishes. This simple dish gets its appetizing speckled look from a generous sprinkling of pepper. Serve as a stand alone meal or as a side to grilled beef or chicken. Continue reading
Sometimes your taste buds need a kick in the pants. They get a little too confident in themselves taking on white bread, milk, and vanilla day in and day out. Give them something that fights back. Like a classic creamy tomato pasta sauce laced with fiery habañero peppers. Continue reading
If the only Greek food you’ve ever had is a gyro, you are missing out. Big time. Nothing beats homemade when it comes to Grecian Chicken, and I’ve swiped this recipe from my near-lifelong-friend’s Greek family. Do you know what that means? It means it’s as authentic as it gets. The gentle seasonings let the flavor of the fall-off-the-bone tender meat come through. This recipe is easy enough that it can make a regular appearance at your dinner table. Read on to learn why. Continue reading
*WELCOME, PINNERS! So glad to have you here. 🙂 Please feel free to leave a suggestion of a recipe you’d like to see here at TLS – or go to the bottom of the page to follow on Twitter or Facebook! Enjoy your stay.*
I know what you’re thinking: “Baked chicken. Ho hum.” But this is a surprisingly tasty dish for all its simplicity, I promise. You probably already have in your pantry/cabinet/spice rack everything you need in order to make this dish. Don’t believe me? Read on. Continue reading
