Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
These Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters are marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and brown sugar, then oven-roasted till tender. Serve with pasta, potato, or rice for a simple and delicious meal. This recipe was originally published in December 2014. The content and photos have been updated, but the recipe remains the same. For a simple dinner, these chicken leg quarters are a …
Watercress simply sautéed with garlic and topped off with crispy bacon crumbles is a delicious combination. With the health benefits of watercress and the indulgence of bacon, this simple side dish has the best of both worlds. Did you know that watercress is a superfood? In fact, it tops the CDC’s list of the most nutrient-dense superfood. If you like the vegetable but were not …
If you have never had a watercress salad, you need to try it in a salad. This Berries and Pear Watercress Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette is simple, nutritious and is sure to make you a fan! Hi there!! I would like to start with a public service announcement: when writing a post that involves poppy seeds, it is imperative to proofread and to turn on …
This Chicken Pineapple and Rice has tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and supple veggies in a savory sauce. It’s a cozy and comforting rice bowl perfect for an easy weeknight meal. I’m not a huge outdoor adventure kind of person. Growing up, my family camped every summer. We did it the old-fashioned way: pitched a tent, cooked by fire or propane, weathered through downpours, the whole …
Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish with poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce. This variation adds an Italian twist with a puttanesca-style sauce. Serve it with pita or crusty bread for a fantastic one-pot meal that is perfect for breakfast or a budget-friendly meal. Hi, y’all! It’s Thanksgiving week, so I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday! Enjoy your day, whether it …
Taco Tuesday is always better with Swordfish Taco with Spicy Lemongrass Aioli. It is a delicious and healthy taco option. And with a few Asian staples in the fridge, it comes together in no time! Each bite has so much to offer. There is the meatiness of the swordfish, the slight hint of sesame oil, the salty and tanginess of the pickled carrots and daikon, …
Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a flavorful one-pot meal consisting of garlic, marinated artichokes, red pepper flakes, and egg pasta. This 30-minute easy pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. My daughter was over the house when I made this easy-peasy one-pot meal for a photoshoot a few days ago. She took a bite and immediately wanted more. I was reassured right then and …
This Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Vermicelli Soup might look simple, but it is comforting and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect soup to warm your body and feed your soul during the wintery cold and flu season. Don’t you hate it when you order chicken soup and there’s hardly any chicken? Remember that commercial years and years ago with the slogan “Where’s the beef?” Well, that’s …
This apple salsa is perfect for fall or any time of year. It is sweet, tart, fruity, light, and refreshing. Served with crunchy cinnamon sugar pita chips, it is a delectable appetizer. You will want to come back for more! Do you know what I think the world could use right now? Another apple recipe!! I hope you agree because I have a simple but …
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