Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
This Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella is a Spanish rice dish that is infused with saffron and loaded with goodness. It’s versatile. You can dress paella up or down for a weeknight dinner or for company. Paella (translates to frying pan) originated in Valencia, Spain. It’s considered the country’s national dish. 19th century Valencian field workers were credited with the origin of the dish. They …
This farro salad is loaded with veggies and makes a healthy, fresh side to accompany most any meal. It’s simple and customizable. Great for making ahead and holds up well stored in the fridge.
Serve along with these chicken leg quarters or grilled steak for an easy dinner.
Sautéing the chicken first makes this Chicken Vegetable and Rice Soup extra flavorful. It is nutritious and packed with vegetables. And it’s a soup that hits the spot any time of the year. Update: This post was originally published in 2020. Most of the original content is below, but it has been updated with an added Recipe Highlight section and additional images. Minor changes have …
This Chicken Pineapple and Rice has tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and supple veggies in a savory sauce. It’s a cozy and comforting rice bowl perfect for an easy weeknight meal. I’m not a huge outdoor adventure kind of person. Growing up, my family camped every summer. We did it the old-fashioned way: pitched a tent, cooked by fire or propane, weathered through downpours, the whole …
Take-out fried rice can be a hit or miss. This flavorful homemade Pork Fried Rice is loaded with an abundance of pork and eggs. It satisfies every time! Have you ever been as underwhelmed with your take-out fried rice as I have? Have you had one that may have look so tasty that you couldn’t wait to dig in, but your excitement turned into disappointment when …
A hearty trail mix breakfast with cinnamon sugar croutons, bacon, pistachios, and cranberries is a perfect breakfast on the go. It also makes a great holiday gift when packaged in a decorative mason jar. I hope you all have had a good Thanksgiving and that the weather did not adversely affect your plans. Fortunately for us, the nor’easter was only a minor interference as it …
Soft and chewy cereal bars with prunes (dried plums), pumpkin seeds, and chocolate chips. It’s a healthy breakfast or snack on-the-go. If you are like me and are not a huge fan of granola bars, this recipe is for you. If you are like me and prefer soft and chewy over hard and crunchy bars, this recipe is for you. Unlike the granola version, …
This Bacon Egg and Sweet Sausage Fried Rice has sweet and salty notes. Bacon, egg, and sweet Chinese sausage provides great flavor. So much better than takeout! As you can see by the name, this is going to be an indulgent meal for the health conscious. Some things are not worth the calories and fat, but others are, like this fried rice. Sometimes you have …
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