All posts in: Main Dishes

Pan Seared Cod with Mexican Quinoa

This Pan Seared Cod with Mexican Quinoa is inspired by my favorite fish tacos we had in San Diego last summer.  I think I dream about them sometimes, but if you’re like me, you’re trying… Read more »

January 12, 2014 | Main Dishes, Sides

Coconut Lime Chicken

Five thumbs up on this recipe!  The kids passed on the sauce and the serrano peppers, but the chicken and rice were huge hits.  John and I LOVED this recipe.  We really like these types… Read more »

January 7, 2014 | Main Dishes

Baked Chicken Taquitos

These were a huge hit with the family.  John and I included!  Baking the taquitos instead of frying them makes them much better for you, and they still get really crispy when you use the… Read more »

January 3, 2014 | Main Dishes, Snacks & Drinks

Dinner Swap: Baked Ziti

If you are doing a dinner swap, you want to cook recipes that have easy prep and are fairly inexpensive.  You are making numerous dishes of the same meal, so soups, stews, pasta bakes, and… Read more »

October 1, 2013 | Main Dishes

Dinner Swap: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

My friend, Jaime, made these enchiladas for our dinner swap.  These enchiladas are perfect for a dinner swap because they can go in the freezer for later, or be baked immediately.  They were delicious, and… Read more »

September 30, 2013 | Main Dishes

Greek Garbanzo Salad (and fabulous bloggers) at AWBU

It’s been awhile since I’ve been to a blog conference, and I guess I forgot rule #1 of blog conferences: take lots of pictures (it’s most certainly NOT don’t talk about the conference).  Somehow Stephanie,… Read more »

September 12, 2013 | Main Dishes, Soup and Salad

Chipotle and Chili Quinoa Pilaf

This weekend I had the great opportunity to attend the Arkansas Women Bloggers Conference in Little Rock.  I got to hang out with some really cool women, learn a lot, and have fun.  One of… Read more »

September 9, 2013 | Main Dishes, Sides

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

This one is always a winner with the kids.  They are so crispy, and not fried!  The secret to getting them really crispy and brown is to toast the crumbs (that’s CORNFLAKE crumbs!) before coating… Read more »

September 3, 2013 | Main Dishes

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

If you’ve been reading this blog for any time at all, then you know how much I love tomatoes. They are my favorite food.  This Farmers’ Market Tomato Bruschetta is what I like to make… Read more »

August 20, 2013 | Main Dishes

Quick Pantry Marinara

Have you ever found yourself without anything planned for dinner?  Have you ever been out of milk, eggs, bread, cereal,  AND chicken nuggets all at the same time?  Yeah, me neither.  But….if this situation were… Read more »

August 7, 2013 | Main Dishes