Do you love Za’atar Chicken Tenders? So do I! Sometimes, though, I’m just too exhausted to make them. They’re easy, they’re quick, but they do require some standing. Maybe you’re tired from a long day of work or play, or maybe you’re like me and have a beat-up body that won’t always cooperate with…
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Refried Beans (for Birthday Nachos)
Regarding birthdays: “I expect chocolate for breakfast. If you don’t feel sick by mid-morning, you’re not doing it right.” — The Doctor My kids’ birthdays are coming up, which got me thinking about birthday dinners. It’s a long-standing tradition in my family that you get to choose the dinner menu on your birthday. Nearly…
Steak With Red Wine & Shallots
This little treasure of a recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious. I firmly believe that some treats are special enough to stray occasionally from a purely healthy diet. A little steak (even if it’s accompanied by a little butter & cream) every now and then is relatively harmless, particularly if you choose a lean cut. I’ve…
Za’atar-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Just look at all that crunchy, golden yumminess! It’s got to be time-consuming, difficult, and unhealthy, right? Nope! It’s about a half hour, start to finish, easy (as long as you’re gentle & patient), and healthy! It does use several dishes, so it’s nice to have a dishwasher. The gentle & patient part is the key….
Cilantro Rice
This is an easy, versatile side dish. I love it with nearly everything Mexican (especially in burritos) or Southwest style, or even with other things if I have some cilantro I want to use up. Depending on what else I’m serving, sometimes I make this with water & sometimes with broth. I usually use Uncle…
Pork Medallions With Grainy Mustard Sauce
Have you ever noticed how some of the most wonderful foods are rather plain-looking? There’s a lesson in there somewhere, as you could say the same thing about towns, restaurants, even people. This is such a quick, easy dish to throw together, but don’t let that fool you. It works great as a weeknight meal, but it’s also…
Garlicky Pasta With Beans and Broccoli Rabe
This is one of our favorite Meatless Monday dishes. So much flavor for so little effort! It’s an adaptation of a recipe I first saw on Smitten Kitchen, one of my favorite food blogs. I rarely tweak anything Deb publishes, as she’s brilliant and always spot-on. Really, all I’ve done is add the beans for…
Golden Sheet Pan Supper
I do love my sheet pan suppers! They’re so quick and easy, and there are endless variations you can come up with for seasonings. Having named one of my sheet pan suppers “Silvery,” I thought it would be fun to have a golden one as well. With so many vegetables, this sheet pan supper is…
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