Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Spinach and Chicken Hash Brown Patties
Breakfast Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy

Spinach and Chicken Hash Brown Patties

These Spinach and Chicken Hash Brown Patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can freeze the extras and nuke them for a quick breakfast or snack on the go! Hi there! Hope you all had a good week. Did you have to clean out all of the leftovers from this week’s festivities to make room in your fridge for grocery store …

Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp
Appetizer Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy

Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp with a Limy Dipping Sauce

Chipotle chili pepper seasoned shrimp, oven roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, makes a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal. I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for …

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Pork Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …

Swordfish with Blue Pesto
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish

Swordfish with Blue Pesto

Swordfish with blue pesto? Yes, please! Pan-seared swordfish steak is served with blue cheese pesto. It’s a quick and easy meal that is healthy, delicious, and mouthful of flavor. I wanted to share a fish recipe with you this week, but I was also obsessed with the idea of using blue cheese pesto. Now, there are many people who believe that fish and cheese don’t …

Pickled Carrots and Daikon
Asian Inspired Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Pickled Carrots and Daikon

Add flavor, crunch, and texture to any dish with Pickled Carrots and Daikon. This is a Vietnamese condiment that goes well with almost everything. I use it on bánh mì and many other Vietnamese dishes. Pickled carrots and daikon is a popular Vietnamese condiment that adds crunch, tanginess, and a punch of color to banh mi and many other dishes. It is fabulous with my …

Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap
Budget-Friendly Meals Light and Healthy Main Dish Sandwich

Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap

Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap makes a perfect light vegetarian lunch.    I recently went on extended weekend trip to New York City. It was a self-guided culinary tour of The Big Apple and I loved every bit of it. My husband, our two friends, and I grazed our way throughout the city. Needless to say, I have a few inspired recipe ideas and …

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Appetizer Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …