Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
For quick, easy and versatile meal, Skillet Chicken Kielbasa and Bell Pepper is a must try! This flavorful 30-minute dish has tender chicken breast, kielbasa, onion, and bell pepper in a zesty Cajun lemon pepper sauce. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potato, or even as a grinder!
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 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 …
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 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 …
Creamed Hamburger Bread Bowl will satisfy any meat and carb lover’s appetite. It is a bread bowl twist on the beloved creamy hamburger gravy. This version serves the ground beef and creamy white gravy in a mini boule. It is a filling and comforting meal for any night of the week. I hate to admit it, but the unseasonably cool August weather in New England has …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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