Less Fuss, More Food
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 These simple hand pies, originally made for Cornish miners to have a hearty and portable lunch, were magical to me.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 …
Garlic Lemon Couscous is a delicate and delicious side that goes with any main dish. It has great flavor but is just subtle enough to support and enhance the star of the plate. I’ve served it with robust grilled beef and lightly seasoned baked chicken, …
This Sesame Ginger Flank Steak was a new twist on a favorite that was well worthwhile. We lucked into some prime grade flank steak at our local butcher shop and wanted to highlight it with something special. Mike put on his thinking cap, got out …
Easy Ramen Salad is a quick side dish, great for potlucks, entertaining, or a make ahead dish for camping. It has a light but flavorful dressing that goes with almost any main dish. And, if you want it to be the star, just add some …
Pork Chorizo Burger and Lime Jalapeno slaw was an intriguing idea but something totally new to me. I love burgers, but I have always defaulted to a beef patty, maybe with some bacon in the mix. Grilled burgers are my standard and that’s the method …
Quick and Easy Nachos are a weeknight win for everyone in the house. For me, they’re a go to when I don’t have creative inspiration or energy. If there’s some leftover steak, taco meat, or chicken we have a 10-15 minute meal. Nachos can be …
This Quick Cherry Pie is the easiest pie you can possibly imagine. The simple crust and topping is crunchy and rich but takes no time at all. And I hate to admit it, but the canned cherry pie filling is just delicious. Quick is an …
Chex snack mix is such a treat. It seems like a lot of work but is really a cinch once everything’s on hand. I’ve put a bowl out at parties, taken it to work for a snack, and included it with gift baskets. It will …
Blueberry Dutch Baby, might seem indulgent but it’s super easy. In our house, special brunch items like blueberry pancakes or overnight yeast waffles are reserved for occasional Sunday mornings. But this Dutch baby is so much easier and still seems like a treat. Sometimes I …
