Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Mongolian Beef Meatballs
Appetizer Asian Inspired Beef Main Dish

Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple

Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple have the flavor of a takeout favorite but in meatball form. Added pineapple provides a sweet freshness that contrasts nicely with the sweet and savory sauce. These meatballs are fantastic as an appetizer or as a rice bowl. Mongolian beef is a fixture in Chinese restaurants. It consists of thinly sliced and tenderized beef (usually flank) seared until crispy then …

Tuna Pasta Salad
Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad is timeless and perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summertime cookouts. This version is a melodious blend of pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, pickle, onion, and dill. A mayonnaise-based dressing brings everything together. I love canned tuna in any shape or form…as a sandwich, a noodle casserole, or even as a dip. In the summertime, a good tuna pasta salad hits …

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pork

Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

You’re not going to miss Chinese takeout once you have Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce! It consists of ground pork and tender shrimp in a savory brown sauce. It is quick and easy to make. Serve with white rice for a filling and satisfying meal. I was gifted a wok by Orodemark for the creation of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. As …

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta
Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a flavorful one-pot meal consisting of garlic, marinated artichokes, red pepper flakes, and egg pasta. This 30-minute easy pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. My daughter was over the house when I made this easy-peasy one-pot meal for a photoshoot a few days ago. She took a bite and immediately wanted more. I was reassured right then and …

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, …

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi

This delicious One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi is a perfect quick and easy dinner for a busy weeknight. This 30-minute meal is going to be a staple on my menu. This delicious one-pot chicken and gnocchi dish will be a regular on my menu. Quick and easy meals will be a necessity in my household….and there is a good reason why. I am very happy to …

Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Pasta

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

This Shrimp Fra Diavolo has tender shrimp in a spicy white wine and tomato-based sauce. Served with linguine or other pasta of choice for a satisfying and filling meal. This post has been updated since its original publication on April 2015 with new images and added content. One of my favorite Italian dine-out dishes is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. The abundance of pasta, tender shrimp, and …