A tight budget doesn’t mean that you have to eat like a pauper. Pasta is the perfect recession proof dinner. At about a dollar a box, your task is to find ways to make pasta as delicious and nutritious as possible. Guess what!? That’s not as hard as it might sound! While you’re out stocking [...] [...more]
Why didn’t we think of no bake lasagna noodles sooner? I don’t know about you, but no bake lasagna noodles have forever changed the way I think about making lasagna. See, the thought of making lasagna is no longer accompanied by a groan of disdain. I know that without having to boil and cook the [...] [...more]
This recipe is utter magic. It turns cauliflower into comfort food. Crazy, right? Simply surround cauliflower with cheese, pasta and tomatoes, bake it up and you have the most gorgeous, comforting and delicious dinner. Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Creme Fraiche Bon Appetit October 2008 1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, [...] [...more]
I’ve had a serious craving for salmon lately. When I attack salmon with spices tonight I want to steer away from my traditional lemon salt and pepper. Salmon is a lot more versatile than you might think. Tonight I think I’m going to take inspiration from chicken and try my hand [...] [...more]
It’s simple. When in doubt, always serve a man steak. I sometimes struggle with trying to come up with unique and clever meals to keep my sweetie happy and satisfied. Through these struggles I’ve noticed one thing- he really just wants meat for dinner. He’s pretty simple. A simple request requires a simple but knock [...] [...more]
I must admit, I’m having a love affair with my crock pot. I’m amazed that I can put a few ingredients in a counter top, turn it on low and come home from a long day of work having my house smell like someone spent all day preparing dinner for me. It’s a dream. [...] [...more]
Not enough good things can be said about meat balls. Think of them as individual portions of meat loaf. Think of them as the cupcake of the dinner world. I absolutely love meat balls. Not only are they totally delicious, but making them is like playing with your food. You have to [...] [...more]
This recipe for Pinto Bean Mole Chili is filled with the flavors of cumin, cinnamon, chilies and chocolate. It’s mole sauce meets meatless chili. The heart beans and gently spices make it a super satisfying meal any night of the week. If you’re intimidated by the thought of cumin, chocolate and chilies [...] [...more]
Bacon is one of those crazy delicious foods that I often feel guilty about eating. It’s salty, super fatty and it even pairs well with sweet items. Bacon is super indulgent. It’s totally the perfect food and I still, somehow, feel guilty about eating it. I love to pair bacon with [...] [...more]
If you’re anything like me, you’re usually looking for ways to liven up a morning chicken dinner. Tonight serve up dinner with Mediterranean inspiration. Pressed chicken with quick cooking yellow squash and tomatoes matches up perfectly with olive and lemon couscous. The pressed chicken (pressed with a second heavy saucepan) is unbelievably moist [...] [...more]
