Rich and tangy, a roasted Tomato Vinaigrette makes a fantastic addition to grilled and roasted vegetables and meats. It also makes a great dipping sauce or base for a dressing! Made with roasted tomatoes, dried herbs, and sharp red wine vinegar, it brightens and enhances any dish with its unique Mediterranean flavor. There’s nothing I love more than a recipe I can use in a thousand ways! And when it comes to versatility, this roasted tomato vinaigrette just can’t be beat. Need a salad ... continue reading...
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Ground Chicken Tacos
Juicy and flavorful Ground Chicken Tacos have everything you want in a taco: crisp lettuce, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and an abundance of spicy Mexican seasoning. With my own homemade taco seasoning, you can enjoy this lean chicken taco recipe in just 30 minutes! If I’m ever struggling to come up with dinner ideas, I usually default to tacos. Not only are they delicious, but they use vegetables and seasonings I already have in my kitchen! And when I want something light, ... continue reading...
Fried Chicken and Waffles
My chicken and waffles recipe features homemade cornmeal waffles and fried chicken prepared in buttermilk brine. It’s the ultimate combination of savory and sweet flavors and makes for an indulgent meal! Chicken and waffles is one of those classic American recipes that have become famous over the years. The exact origins of this dish are constantly debated, but when I lived in San Diego, I had always heard of the famed Roscoe’s up in Los Angeles. It has an almost cult following — for good ... continue reading...
Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly
My honey glazed crispy pork belly is basted in honey to contrast a Spanish dry rub that includes smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. It’s so good it’s like meat candy! If you’re on the hunt for a delicious weekend recipe, you’ve found it! Crispy pork belly is one of my favorite snacks. It’s honestly one of the only things that hold me back from becoming a vegetarian! I just love me some bacon, don’t you? Whenever I come across a pork belly recipe, it’s usually ... continue reading...
Chicken Florentine Recipe
My creamy Chicken Florentine recipe is a twist on a classic! It’s made with seasoned chicken, an easy wine and cream sauce with onion, garlic, and spinach, and shredded, melty mozzarella cheese on top. If you’re familiar with the blog, you know I love taking classic recipes and switching them up. And that’s exactly what I did with this Chicken Florentine recipe! Typically, this dish is made with sautéed chicken that’s then served over a bed of spinach with a white sauce poured on top. I got ... continue reading...
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Looking for something that will brighten up your meals? My homemade lemon pepper seasoning is the perfect tangy addition for fish, chicken, salads, and more! It also features a lot less salt than store-bought versions. I try to make everything from scratch when I can, which means that I’ve become an expert in homemade seasonings! Between this Montreal steak seasoning, this blackening seasoning for any meat, and my best rib rub, I’ve perfected the technique. The thing I love best about ... continue reading...
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Seared Shrimp Scampi Pasta is simmered in an impossibly rich sauce made with white wine, lemon juice, and garlic – among other simple spices and seasonings. Less than 15 minutes from start to finish, this is one tender, mouthwatering weeknight meal that you can make without much hassle, prep, or cleanup required! Garlic butter shrimp pasta, or shrimp scampi, is made with a white wine sauce flavored with Mediterranean ingredients including red pepper flakes and parsley. Brightened with a ... continue reading...
Ranch Dressing Mix
Powdered Ranch Dressing Mix isn’t just for salads, sandwiches, and dips! You can toss your veggies in it before roasting, sprinkle it on your mashed potatoes or popcorn, mix into a dry rub or dredging flour — there are so many ways to use it in the recipes you make every day! Ranch dressing mix is an herbaceous and tangy blend of powdered and dried seasonings that can be used to enhance the flavor in a number of recipes. Added to sauces or condiments, it makes a real difference! My ... continue reading...
Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp
My chili lime shrimp recipe is made with tender shrimp, a flavorful dry rub, and a basting sauce made with honey and lime. The complex flavors marry together for a light and fresh weeknight dinner! I love it when you bite into something right off the grill and you get that snap feeling and sound. It’s fresh, seared, and bursting with flavor. That’s exactly what happens when you taste my chili lime shrimp! When served over a bed of greens and extra veggies, it’s a light and refreshing meal ... continue reading...
All Purpose BBQ Dry Rub
My all-purpose BBQ dry rub will set your barbecues apart! Made with spices like black pepper and smoked paprika, as well as brown sugar, you can use it on both meat and poultry. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to barbecue! I’ve already shared recipes like my homemade Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, this BBQ smoked meatloaf, and I can’t forget about this unique raspberry peach chipotle barbecue sauce. As soon as the weather gets nicer, you can catch me outside in front of my grill. ... continue reading...
