All posts in: Main Dishes

Swedish Meatballs

These Swedish Meatballs are better than IKEA meatballs because 1) they don’t contain any horse meat and 2) they don’t contain horse meat.  Sorry,  you don’t get a cute Swedish flag stuck into your serving,… Read more »

June 22, 2013 | Main Dishes

Herb Butter Grilled Pork Tenderloin

You need a meat thermometer for this recipe!   Season the pork with salt and pepper and grill it for about 20 minutes.  Then you MUST let it rest for 10 minutes (the meat will… Read more »

June 4, 2013 | Main Dishes

Meatless Monday: Rosemary Balsamic Grilled Portabellas

Just the mention of the word “mushroom” strikes fear in my children.  We’ve told them so many times NOT to eat the mushrooms in the yard because they will throw up and die, that they… Read more »

June 3, 2013 | Main Dishes

Easy Cajun Blackened Tilapia

It’s hard to talk about food today in light of the devastation in Oklahoma.   I encourage you to donate to the Red Cross right now.  Text  REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation…. Read more »

May 21, 2013 | Main Dishes

Black Bean and Chicken Bowl

Nachos are a favorite quick meal in our house.  Who doesn’t like tortilla chips and cheese?  In an effort to be a little healthier, I replaced the store bought chips with a homemade baked version,… Read more »

May 14, 2013 | Main Dishes

Peanut Sesame Noodles

These noodles can be served hot, cold, or room temperature.  I prefer hot, because I like the combo of the warm and creamy noodles and the cold, crunchy pepper.  But cold leftovers are delicious, too…. Read more »

April 21, 2013 | Main Dishes

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Mushroom Gravy

This is a simple and healthy recipe that looks pretty fancy and decadent, perfect for a stay at home date night or a dinner party.  Now that my garden is getting going (more on that… Read more »

April 20, 2013 | Main Dishes

Double Decker Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Wednesdays are our crazy night of the week. Between gymnastics, tball, and church youth group, we don’t have time for dinner.  It’s typically the day I use my slow cooker, and this week was no… Read more »

Lemon Butter Tilapia

The title of this recipe is misleading because there is very little butter per serving, however, a little goes a long way with tilapia.  And my kids gobble up fish cooked this way.  I’ve even… Read more »

April 16, 2013 | Main Dishes

Herbed Potato and Summer Squash Torte

I’m so glad summer is almost here.  Yes, I like the warmer weather, but  what I’m really looking forward to is fresh fruits and veggies.  Our local Farmer’s Market just opened for the season and… Read more »

April 11, 2013 | Main Dishes, Sides