Pantry Tacos

Busy school nights leave little time for eating let alone food prep. This dinner uses what you've got on hand and can be put together in no time.

Chicken Meatball Minestrone

Everyone knows that a hot, steamy bowl full of chicken noodle soup aids in the healing of many sickly symptoms, but how about switching it up just a tad?  Rather than chunks of chicken meat this recipe calls for mini chicken meatballs, allowing...

Fried Cauliflower Rice

A superb way to get cauliflower into those who aren’t such fans. See if they can even tell the difference! Adapted from thekitchn, this dish is a nice alternative to the starchy favorite take-out version.

Korean Beef Stir-Fry

One of the beauties of stir-fry is that it cooks up quickly. That and the mere fact that it’s delicious!  This recipe was inspired by flavors found in Korean barbecue (according to eatingwell.com). The blend of all it’s ingredients...

Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta in Garlic Cream Sauce

Relatively easy and quick to make.  Incorporates something from each of the food groups making it an ideal meal for the entire family on another busy night.

Thai-Inspired Chicken-Apricot Skewers

Thai inspired chicken kabobs.  Creamy peanut buttery coconut marinaded chicken paired with sweet ripe apricots grilled to perfection, provides your taste buds with an explosive sensory experience you will not soon forget. Just one bite gets you...

Open-Face Chicken Burgers w/Basil Mayonnaise

Take advantage of the fresh basil at the markets and in your own gardens. Grilled chicken burgers can be boring, but not these bad boys. The secret ingredients in the accompanying mayonnaise are pickles and basil. Garden fresh these burgers are, if...

Em & Pop’s Chops

I prepared these pork chops and my dad grilled them up.  I recommend not using chops any thicker than 1/2″ or may turn out dry (over-cooked).  Pork-loin chops may be substituted in place of pork-shoulder chops.

Grilling Pizza

I could make these every night.  Very easy to assemble and extremely tasty.  Get the kids involved.  Fun to create different pizza masterpieces.

BBQ Ham & Pineapple Pizza

Another delectable way of how to use up left-over ham. Adapted from A Hint of Honey, ham and pineapple match up with smoked Gouda and BBQ sauce. Sweet, savory, cheesy and downright tasty. Serve a mixed baby green salad alongside and you’ve...