Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Berries and Pear Watercress Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Berries and Pear Watercress Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

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 …

Skillet Sausage Butternut and Spinach With Crumb Topping
One-Pot Meals Pork Salads and Sides

Skillet Sausage Butternut and Spinach With Crumb Topping

  This skillet cooked sausage, butternut, and spinach side dish is not only perfect for fall but it is also a great accompaniment for any holiday meal. With toasted pumpkin seeds and cracker crumb topping for added texture and crunch, it is sure to satisfy.             What is your favorite way to have butternut squash? My go-to is mashed with cinnamon, butter, and a …

Papaya Prosciutto Salad
Light and Healthy Main Dish Salads and Sides

Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

Want a summer salad loaded with flavor? This Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette is a great combination of salty, sweet, and freshness. Great as a main dish or a side! Hi friends! I hope your summer is going well. Can you believe that it’s already mid July? I hope you are getting all your summer must-do’s in because Labor Day will …

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle

These Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle are a burst of spring  flavors on a plate. Not only is this healthy veggie side dish going to make your family happy, it is also fancy enough for entertaining. It’s the end of another holiday weekend. I hope you are not feeling too guilty about what you ate. Did you have more ham, …

Springtime Potato Salad
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Springtime Potato Salad

Potato salad that is springtime in a bowl with asparagus, peas, eggs, mint, and lemon. It is a versatile side dish that goes well with beef, chicken, pork, fish, or lamb chops. I hope your spring is starting out on a good foot. I am looking forward to enjoying more outdoor activities that do not include freezing to death. This potato salad is a perfect side dish for …

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with an Italian flare with a little help from pene pasta, chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, Italian dressing, and Parmesan shavings. It’s substantial enough to have as a meal. Hello there! It looks as if spring is going to arrive after all. The snow has finally started to melt, so we are making some progress. And with the time …

Pork Fried Rice
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pork Rice / Grain Salads and Sides

Pork Fried Rice

Take-out fried rice can be a hit or miss. This flavorful homemade Pork Fried Rice is loaded with an abundance of pork and eggs. It satisfies every time! Have you ever been as underwhelmed with your take-out fried rice as I have? Have you had one that may have looked so tasty that you couldn’t wait to dig in, but your excitement turned into disappointment when …