Less Fuss, More Food
San Francisco Pork Chops is a bit of a misnomer. I’m not sure this recipe has anything to do with San Francisco or the Bay Area in general. I’m guessing the soy-based sauce gives us a “San Francisco” flavor, insert an entertaining story about railroad, …
Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake is a quick and easy weeknight recipe. It’s also a great solution for our ongoing dilemma of leftover roasted chicken. It’s a super easy casserole that provides all the comforting cheesy goodness for a chilly evening meal. This is a hit …
Creamy Tomato and Sausage Fettuccine fools everyone into thinking you’ve been simmering the sauce all day. The reality is, it’s fast and easy to throw together. Serve it up with some bread and a simple salad and a glass of hearty red wine and you’re …
Sloppy Joes are so much more than the sweet and messy lunch lady sandwich from the cafeteria. I have no guilt about this simple and easy to make weeknight dinner. My parents didn’t make this as far as I remember. I only remember thinking of …
We’re fortunate to have enough room on our property to have a number of apple trees as well as multiple vegetable garden plots. And, we enjoy growing, harvesting, and utilizing the vegetables and fruit. One great way to use an abundance of apples is to …
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the perfect breakfast or brunch dish for a lazy Sunday morning. Fluffy, rich, tender, and great with some bacon! Whether you like butter and syrup, berries and whipped cream, or homemade fruit syrup or apple butter, these are delicious. The whipped …
Waffles on the weekend are a great treat. These Buttermilk Pecan Waffles are the perfect crisp on the outside, tender and a little chewy on the inside recipe. The pecan meal adds a nutty essence and light texture while the chopped pecans add some crunchy …
Another great addition to our summer cool down salad spree, Corn Succotash Salad. It isn’t your typical succotash since we’re not huge fans of lima beans. But, this is a fresh, crunchy salad that can be adapted to anyone’s liking. The white beans provide nice …
Mediterranean Farro Salad is a newer addition to the side dish rotation in our house. Lately, we’ve been introducing more whole grains into our routine and trying new recipes for cold salads. This one has great texture, bold flavors, and beautiful colors. It combines the …
White Bean Salad highlights the Spanish flavors of creamy beans, sharp shallots, sweet crunch from bell peppers, and light acidity of tomatoes with a simple oil and vinegar base. It pairs well with meat or hearty vegetarian main dishes or makes a great, protein rich …
