Less Fuss, More Food
Broccoli Bacon Salad is a terrific side dish option for hot summer dinners or potlucks. Make it ahead, chill it down, and it’s ready when you want it and the leftovers are a great snack. I’m not generally a fan of raw broccoli, but a …
Cod with Creamy Leeks is a lovely dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight. It’s a great way to work more delicious fish into the menu. Serve with Saffron Rice or Basmati Rice Pilaf with some roasted vegetables or a …
Golden Crumb Broccoli Bake is another easy and delicious side from Mike’s family. My mother-in-law has passed along a number of casserole recipes to us over the years and this is another winner. It’s a fun change to our regular rotation of roasted or steamed …
Health Boosting Syrup is our emergency concoction for any ailment. Feeling that scratch creep in or cough get serious, we combine this syrup with standard over-the-counter medications. We jokingly refer to this as my witch’s brew. But don’t discount the effectiveness of the immune system …
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 …
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 …
Fennel Apple Mandarin Slaw perks up your table with a crisp, fresh, and flavorful dish that’s great on a hot summer evening. If you’re not familiar with fennel, it’s a crunchy, anise flavored veggie. I encourage an immediate introduction and experimentation. Fennel is great in …
Ahi Tuna Poke is a simple, fresh, Hawaiian seafood salad lightly dressed in a soy based sauce. We’ve been making this recipe for over a decade. We occasionally vary it with the addition of other types of fish, the base is always the same. This …
