Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey (with or without cheese) is a hearty, comforting family meal. This pasta in a beefy tomato sauce is a budget-friendly dish that is satisfying and light on your wallet. Every time I have American Chop Suey, it brings me back to my elementary school cafeteria. It was there that I had my first taste of the classic New England pasta dish, …

Apple Blossom Moscow Mule
Drinks

Apple Blossom Moscow Mule

This Apple Blossom Moscow Mule is a refreshing must-try cocktail. Sweetened apple juice, zingy vodka, citrusy lemon, and spicy ginger beer come together to make a delicious drink to leisurely enjoy. This post was made possible courtesy of Moscow Muled. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Can you believe that apple picking season is at our doorstep? For many of us who live in …

Small Batch Zucchini Muffins
Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Small Batch Olive Oil Zucchini Muffins

Make use of surplus summer zucchini with these Small Batch Olive Oil Zucchini Muffins. Made with olive oil, they are incredibly moist and tender. Are you like me? Sometimes I want to make a treat but don’t want a boatload left over to tempt me for days on end. And sometimes I don’t want to bother with giving them away. That’s when small batch baking …

Clam Shack Clam Cakes
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Fish / Seafood

Clam Shack Clam Cakes

To truly enjoy the New England experience, you must try clam cakes. These Clam Shack Clam Cakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and filled with chopped clams. They are quintessential New England and a must-try. When you’re craving fried food, these Smoked Bacon Hush Puppies and Shrimp Wonton Chips are going to hit the spot! This clam cake recipe is one of the …

Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas
Asian Inspired Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish

Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas

If a deliciously quick and easy meal is what you’re looking for, make this Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas. It cooks in less than 15 minutes! Serve on a bed of rice for an ideal weeknight dinner. If you visit this little blog regularly, thank you so much!! I truly appreciate your support! You might know a little about me. But to know me is to also know that …

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 …

Easy Salmon Leek Chowder
Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals Soup

Easy Salmon Leek Chowder

This Easy Salmon Leek Chowder has chunks of salmon, potatoes, and tender leeks in a deliciously creamy chowder. Fresh tarragon infuses a delicate anise-like flavor, which compliments the richness of the base. This soup is perfect as a starter or satisfying as a meal. Hey there cyber friends! I don’t make a habit of publicly announcing when I won’t be home…because there are a few …

Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs
Appetizer Chicken / Poultry

Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs

These Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs are light and crispy phyllo packets stuffed with chicken, asparagus, and a lemony cream cheese filling. They can be frozen and unbaked. Pop the frozen phyllo puffs into the oven when ready to serve! Whenever I use phyllo dough, I tell myself I need to utilize it more. The paper-thin sheets of dough bake up light, airy, and crispy. Phyllo …