My Mom's Shrimp and Wild Rice Bake
This shrimp and wild rice casserole was one of my childhood favorites that my mom used to make. If your family is a shrimp loving family, this meal is a...
Blog
recipes
Quick Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
Chicken and wild rice casserole is one of the easiest meals to make when you need something quick for the whole family to enjoy for dinner. My mother used to...
Simple and Delicious Marinated Chicken
When I need a simple and delicious chicken recipe, I usually bake this marinated chicken. With a base of plain yogurt (not Greek yogurt), the marinade is easy and surprisingly...
Pan Roasted Chicken and Polenta Cakes
My friend Heather is always a great source for great family dinners. This chicken and polenta dish is one of her recipes that she shared with me- and I love...
Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup
This Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup combines the most delicious and unique flavors! I first had it made for me by a private chef and his wife and couldn’t wait to...
Chicken with Salsa and Mustard Marinade
This chicken recipe with a salsa and mustard marinade is one of the very first dishes that I learned to make when I lived on my own after college. It...
Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach
This tortellini soup is one of those that I would have skipped right over if my friend, Heather, hadn’t made it for me one day for lunch. She knows I...
Chicken with Garlic Butter and Parsley
This chicken recipe with garlic butter and parsley is a great go-to for many meals- simply switch out the sides and you have a completely different meal each time. This...
Salmon with Lemony Farro and Greens
Anything with farro always catches my attention on a menu, and so I am drawn to using it as often as I can at home. Farro is one of those...
Chicken Fricassee with Vegetables
Chicken Fricassee is a traditional French dish with a creamy mushroom sauce- we like to add colorful vegetables to make it a one-dish meal. This chicken fricassee recipe is fancy...
Quick Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables
Quick Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables Lydia Menzies Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 3-4 Chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make thinner (should be 1/4 -1/2 inch thick after slicing) 10-15 fresh...
Summer Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is one of my kiddos favorites- and I love to add in vegetables to make the meal a one-dish hit. This version has carrots, broccoli, and artichoke hearts...
Baked Ziti Topped with Burrata Cheese
This is our new absolutely favorite baked ziti! It is inspired by What Sweet Eats, and she had me so intrigued with using Burrata cheese. This is going to be...
One Pan Roasted Vegetables and Gnocchi
This one-pan vegetable and gnocchi wonder has become my favorite side dish to pair with a meat entree. It pairs well with chicken, pork, or beef and is also a...
The Perfect Menu for a Kentucky Derby Party
One of the best parts about hosting a Kentucky Derby Party is that the perfect menu is easy to create! Watching the Kentucky Derby is a quick watch, and so...
Stir Fry Night - Simple + Delicious
Because my kids would go to our local hibachi restaurant more often than we would agree on, my husband and I decided to try out a homemade version and see...
Karma Farm's Famous Herbed Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
I had a blast last week joining McCall from Karma Farms on an IG Live to learn more about clean eating. As a family with our own allergy awareness, I...
One-Pan Lemony Chicken with Spinach Recipe
I pretty much always love a one-pan meal, how about you? This lemony chicken dish is a hit with my family each time and I thought you and your friends...
Pots of Gold ~ Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Lydia Menzies Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 4 yellow peppers 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef 1 cup quinoa cooked using directions on package 2 cups Monterey...
Gris Gris Cocktail Magic ~ Margarita Recipe
These little pots of gold landed at my door recently, and I have had fun trying cocktail recipes with a Gris Gris Cocktail Magic twist. I especially like how nicely...