Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
For a simple yet tasty side dish, make this Cajun Garlic Butter Pasta. It’s spaghetti flavored with Cajun seasoning, garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon, and hot sauce. Add protein, and it becomes an easy main dish! My family loves this one local restaurant that serves seafood in clear oven bags. You can mix and match the kind of seafood you want. The meal comes with …
Classic broccoli salad is updated with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds to make it a perfect fall/winter side dish. This salad is loaded with texture, color, and nutrition. It’s great for family dinners or for entertaining this upcoming holiday season. Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving and the holiday season? I’m looking forward to spending a little more time with my husband, …
A Boursin Potato Salad rounds off any meal. It has a delicious blend of creamy potato, eggs, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese. This easy and tasty side dish is ideal for the summer menu, but you will want to enjoy it year-round! Well, hello there! Where has the time gone? It’s been too long since my last post. I haven’t done anything exciting …
This farro salad is loaded with veggies and makes a healthy, fresh side to accompany most any meal. It’s simple and customizable. Great for making ahead and holds up well stored in the fridge.
Serve along with these chicken leg quarters or grilled steak for an easy dinner.
Corn and Shrimp Salsa is a light and nutritious appetizer to enjoy all summer long. Avocado, tomatoes, and jicama make it fresh and delicious. It’s also an easy make-ahead dish for any occasion. This salsa is loaded with shrimp and a whole lot of freshness. It was originally published on the blog years ago. I finally got around to replacing the original low-resolution photos with new ones, …
Juicy in season tomatoes, sweet chopped onion, and fresh basil make this cheesy tart perfect for summer. It’s great for brunch, as an appetizer, or serve with a side of greens for a fantastic lunch! Garden fresh tomatoes is the epitome of summertime. They are succulent, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Apart from salads, I love having them with a light sprinkling of salt. So …
If you like Rice-A-Roni, you are going to like this spinoff Orzo Roni version. Orzo and broken spaghetti are toasted until nutty and simmered in a chicken flavored broth. It’s a perfect all-purpose side dish for any meal. My husband loves Rice-A-Roni. If he had his way, it would be on the dinner table at least once a week. While this sounds fine, he always …
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 …
Salmon Potato and Green Bean Salad is delicious hot or cold. It is served with a spicy Asian style Shichimi Togarashi Dressing. This salad is protein packed and great for a light lunch or dinner. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn a small commision through qualifying purchases. I always have frozen salmon in the freezer. My son and I …
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