All posts in: Main Dishes

Parmesan Baked Eggs

I got a treat this morning when my friend brought over a dozen fresh eggs laid by their chickens.  We’ve had fresh eggs before, but never from a chicken-friend.  Ha!  Here is a pic from… Read more »

November 16, 2011 | Breakfast, Main Dishes

Baked Pesto Chicken

I’m sure all you Martha types out there made homemade pesto with the end of season basil plants in your garden.  And that pesto will make this recipe just wonderful! But for those of us… Read more »

November 15, 2011 | Main Dishes

Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Green Chile Enchiladas

My friend, said that if she were on death row (I wonder what got here there??), these enchiladas might be her last meal.  Yep, they are good.  But I’d say they are a little too… Read more »

November 10, 2011 | Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Black Beans with Cilantro Lime Rice

I love a slow cooker recipe that doesn’t require much prep or pre-cooking.  And how can you beat a dinner that ends up costing less than $5 to feed a family of 5 (with leftovers!)? … Read more »

November 9, 2011 | Main Dishes

Flank Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri

Chimichurri is kind of like pesto with different herbs.  I’ve had it in restaurants and it’s made with parsley (I think), but since we like cilantro so much, we thought this one was great.  Use… Read more »

November 3, 2011 | Main Dishes

Quinoa with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Pistachios

Quinoa. Pronounced KEEN-wah.  If you’re not eating it yet, now is the time.  It’s super healthy and finally readily available in regular grocery stores.  I like this recipe a lot.  And I’ll bet the leftovers… Read more »

October 26, 2011 | Main Dishes

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Who doesn’t like buffalo wings?  Well, besides me?  I don’t like chicken wings at all, buffalo or any other style. But I do like boneless wings, aka cut up chicken breasts tossed in buffalo sauce. … Read more »

October 25, 2011 | Main Dishes

Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia

Between 4 year old birthday parties (can’t believe my baby is 4!), volunteering for elementary school fall festivals, going to said festivals, and stomach flus, not much cookin’ happened around here last week.  But we… Read more »

October 24, 2011 | Main Dishes

Pot Roast Perfection

I have tried unsuccessfully to make Pot Roast many, many times.  I’ve tried slow cooker recipes, oven recipes, and stovetop recipes.  I’ve used onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup recipes.  I’ve tried it… Read more »

September 27, 2011 | Main Dishes

Kids’ Favorite Chicken Tenders

We had the Kids’ Favorite Chicken Tenders for dinner, and  I should mention that adults like them, too (we even dip them in barbeque sauce or ranch, like the kids do!). You must excuse my… Read more »

September 12, 2011 | Main Dishes