Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Beef and Gnocchi Stew
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Slow Cooked Soup

Beef and Gnocchi Stew

Beef stew gets a makeover with gnocchi! This Beef and Gnocchi Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that your entire family will love! One of the best jobs I have ever had was as an usher at a concert arena after I graduated from high school. I continued to work there every summer while attending college. It was a fun job with lasting memories. …

Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Whiskey Cream Cheese Dip
Dessert

Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Whiskey Cream Cheese Dip

Lightly battered and deep fried bananas are always a delight. Served with cinnamon whiskey infused cream cheese dip, they are tasty little treats that will leave you wanting more.  What can I say about bananas? They are a staple at my house. They are one of the most versatile fruits there is. Among other things, they can be used to make banana-based ice cream, to add to …

Strawberry Grape-Nuts Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles
Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Strawberry Grape-Nuts Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles

These popsicles with plain yogurt, fresh strawberries, grape-nuts cereal, honey, and mini chocolate morsels are breakfast on a stick. They are light, healthy, and nutritious. Full of goodness and a perfect guilt-free summer breakfast or snack for children and adults. If you have been following this blog, you know that I am enjoying a little R&R this week. I was going to skip a post, but …

Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Peach Salsa and Grits
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Rice / Grain

Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Peach Salsa and Grits

This light summer dish has chili lime salmon and mango peach salsa on a bed of creamy grits. The slight heat of the chipotle chili pepper perfectly balances the sweetness of the mango and peach salsa. This meal comes together in just about 30 minutes! Woo hoo!! I’m excited—it will be staycation time with visitors next week! I’m looking forward to a full week of family, …

Chocolate Banana Pie
Dessert

Chocolate Banana Pie

Chocolate Banana Pie with slices of sweet banana and chocolate chips is one of the easiest pies you can make. It is a perfect dessert year-round and is fantastic served hot or cold. Hi friends! Today, I am bringing you a blast from the past. This Chocolate Banana Pie post was originally published in May 2013. The original photos left a lot of room for improvement. …