Less Fuss, More Food
Roasted Brussels Sprouts are easy, quick, and so delicious. Vegetables, in general, taste so much better when roasted than prepared any other way. Add a little bit of seasoning and after 15-20 minutes in the oven or on the grill you have magic. I especially …
Crab cakes can be barely warmed, slightly spicy, light masses of crab or a “fish stick” type of breaded, creamy ball. Great with french fries, a salad, or a bowl of soup. Any way they happen to land in front of me, I like them. …
Mustard Crusted Pork Chops are a fun variation to keep pork chops exciting. With a flavorful crust and moist, tender meat, this is a delicious way to shake up dinner. The mustard is complimentary without being overpowering. The breading isn’t too thick but has a …
Grilled Tri Tip is a staple for get togethers in our group of friends. It’s a great piece of beef for grilling. An easy “go-to” for a crowd or to set aside leftovers for steak sandwiches on a busy weeknight. Tri Tip is also known …
Backyard BBQ Beans are a great side for any grilled or smoked meat. Anyone who has been following along for any time at all, knows we love barbecued meals. Grilled, smoked, rotisserie, anything that can be cooked outside will be cooked outside whenever possible. And, …
Beef Chow Mein is a delicious stir fried noodles recipe. It doesn’t completely replace that beloved Chinese food take out, but it’s the best I can make at home. Asian Food in general is not very easy to find where we live, so we have …
Beef Stir Fry over brown rice is a paired down take on the beef chow mein we make. After spending the day running errands and I had very little creative inspiration for making dinner. While I was waiting for a load of laundry to dry …
Romertopf Roasted Chicken may not sound exciting but it’s a family favorite for so many reasons. Chicken dinner isn’t fancy, but done right, it’s so satisfying. Comforting, budget friendly, delicious, and versatile. In our house, one chicken will produce at least 3 dinners for our …
Beef Cornish Pasties have always been a treat in our home. These simple hand pies, originally made for Cornish miners to have a hearty and portable lunch, were magical to me. Anytime one of the family was near Nevada City they would pick up a …
Tamale Pie Casserole is made so many different ways with such a large spectrum of ingredients. Every family seems to have their own recipe and they’re all so different. We’ve changed our family recipe somewhat, but it remains close to the original. Ironically, this recipe …
