Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Appetizer Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip

These chicken tenders are coated with cracker crumbs and fried until crispy. No doughy coating here, just light and crunchy goodness! The sweet pepper relish dip couldn’t be easier to make. You will want to slather it on everything! Try these tenders with Roasted Black Pepper Caesar Salad with Pancetta for a tasty lunch or dinner. They say the third time is a charm, and I …

Georgian Cheese Bread
Bread / Pizza Breakfast Main Dish Snacks

Georgian Cheese Bread (Adjaruli Khachapuri) with Broccoli

Adjaruli Khachapuri is a bread boat filled with hot bubbling cheese and a runny egg. It is a beloved Georgian comfort dish and total food porn. My take on it also contains broccoli and red pepper flakes for heat.  I’m a sucker for anything with a runny egg. Khachapuri, with its runny yolk and hot oozy cheese served on top of a bed of bread, always has …

Corned Beef Palmiers
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Snacks

Corned Beef Palmiers

Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are rolled up in puff pastry to create delicious Corned Beef Palmiers. These tasty treats are not only ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, but they also make excellent appetizers and party snacks throughout the year. Plus, they pair wonderfully with a nice cold beer! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, these savory palmiers are the perfect addition to …

Seafood Lasagna
Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta

Seafood Lasagna

This decadent and delicious seafood lasagna is loaded with crab, shrimp, and scallops. It is a seafood lovers’ delight and is perfect for a special occasion or entertainment. This post was published on April 2013. I updated the content and images. Minor changes were also made to the original recipe. My family always gets excited over seafood lasagna. We all love shrimp, scallops, and crab. …

Swirled Candied Apples
Dessert

Swirled Candied Apples

Candied apples are delicious treats that should be enjoyed year-round. These are dipped and swirled in pink and white candy melts and decorated with sugar sprinkles. I love to create swirls with candy melts! I did it with these marshmallow pops and with these strawberries. The effect is impressive yet deceptively easy to achieve. I’m back at it again and tried it with apples. The result is beauteous, I …

Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish

Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters

These Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters are marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and brown sugar and oven-roasted until tender. Serve with pasta, potato, or rice for a simple and delicious meal. This recipe was originally published in December 2014. Although the content and photos have been updated, the recipe remains unchanged.   For a simple dinner, chicken leg quarters are an excellent choice. …

Microwave Everything Bagel Chips
Appetizer Snacks

Microwave Everything Bagel Chips

You don’t have to use the oven to make bagel chips. Microwave them! These Microwave Everything Bagel Chips are crispy, crunchy and delicious! They’re much cheaper than store-bought. It’s a great way to make a small batch for a snack or appetizer. Making your own bagel chips is easy and saves you money. Cooking them in the microwave does not sacrifice the crispiness or crunchiness …

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo
Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pasta Pork

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo

Large casserole macaroni with ham and peas in a cheesy Alfredo sauce makes a quick 30-minute meal. This is a great way to turn unused deli ham into a main dish. Update: This post was updated on January 10, 2021, with new images, but the blog content remains the same. The recipe has also been updated since its original publication on October 2013. Avery, a two-year old …

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart
Appetizer Main Dish

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart

This savory tart is filled with spinach, artichoke, feta and sour cream baked in a buttery, flaky crust. With pumpkin seeds for crunch and lemon juice for brightness, it makes a delicious simple dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I love to make spinach dip, and my friend Caitlin whips up the best spanakopita. We recently shared our respective dishes with each other, which inspired …