Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Salads and Sides

Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Need a simple, easy side dish or main course? Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce is the answer. It’s flavorful and peanut buttery and it cooks in no time! This ramen noodle dish is great for a busy weeknight. What’s more, it’s super flavorful with peanut butter and hoisin sauce as the base ingredients. The sauce is creamy and peanut buttery with notes of saltiness, sweetness, …

Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

For a simple and easy side dish, try Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing. It is full of texture, flavor, and nutrition. And it’s a great addition to any backyard barbeque, picnic, or potluck this spring and summer. This red cabbage slaw has great crunch, texture, and freshness. There is sweetness, tanginess, nuttiness, and a slight bite. Plus it’s loaded with vitamins, …

Broccoli and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Broccoli and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Classic broccoli salad is updated with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds to make it a perfect fall/winter side dish. This salad is loaded with texture, color, and nutrition. It’s great for family dinners or for entertaining this upcoming holiday season. Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving and the holiday season? I’m looking forward to spending a little more time with my husband, …

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart
Appetizer Main Dish

Spinach Artichoke and Feta Tart

This savory tart is filled with spinach, artichoke, feta and sour cream baked in a buttery, flaky crust. With pumpkin seeds for crunch and lemon juice for brightness, it makes a delicious simple dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I love to make spinach dip and my friend, Caitlin, whips up the best spanakopita. We recently shared our respective dishes with each other, which inspired …