All posts in: Main Dishes

Coconut Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Everyone in my family loved this recipe and no one missed “real” rice.  If you need to prep this meal ahead, grill the chicken and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. … Read more »

August 25, 2018 | Main Dishes

Make Ahead Meal: Turkey Taco Bowls

These Turkey Taco Bowls are one of my favorite dinners for those nights when we have to eat in shifts. This week I made them with all-white, ground turkey, but lean ground beef is good,… Read more »

August 25, 2018 | Main Dishes

Baked Ziti

Most Baked Ziti recipes call for layering the pasta, sauce, and cheese like you would with lasagna.  This recipe is a little different than the others:  it calls for mixing the cooked pasta with the… Read more »

November 25, 2017 | Main Dishes

Chicken Piccatta

I served this Chicken Piccata with roasted potatoes and broccoli,  and I drizzled a little of the lemony-butter sauce over those as well.      

October 25, 2017 | Main Dishes

Mongolian Beef

My family’s favorite dish at P.F. Chang’s is their Mongolian Beef.  And while I enjoy P.F. Chang’s, I don’t like the prices or the fact that our P.F. Chang’s is 20 minutes away.  This recipe… Read more »

September 26, 2017 | Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls

Step one: Throw frozen chicken breasts and a jar of salsa into the slow cooker on low in the morning.   Step two: Come home from a busy evening, heat up some cheese dip and… Read more »

September 17, 2017 | Main Dishes, Slow Cooker

Spinach Artichoke Bake

This casserole would be great for brunch or dinner.  I served it with a big salad, and added ham to half for the meat-eaters in the family.  

September 6, 2017 | Breakfast, Main Dishes

Steak Bites

These Steak Bites seem retro to me, so I served them with twice baked potatoes and broccoli.  The whole family really liked this meal!

March 7, 2017 | Main Dishes

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Salad

Tangy bbq sauce and creamy ranch, paired with a quick corn and black bean salsa are a great combo! I added a little jicama to my salad because I had some leftover, but that’s optional…. Read more »

Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pork Roast

I typically prefer slow cooker “dump” recipes. You know, where you dump in all the ingredients and come back in 8 hours for dinner.  But I’ve been busy lately, and I’ve had to use my… Read more »

November 18, 2016 | Main Dishes, Slow Cooker