Christmas Eve Dinner at our house is always Beef Tenderloin…. and of course, Cheesy Potatoes. But back to the beef. The tenderloin cut is very tender, lean and when cooked properly, melts in your mouth. It is definitely a special occasion entree and while it is great just roasted, sometimes it’s fun to jazz it…
Tag: Entree
Golden Brown Rice with Greens
While I have grown into liking plain brown rice, it became much more exciting to me when I realized you could jazz it up like pasta. This particular dish I have made at least six times, twice in the last month. The nutty flavors of the rice and walnuts pair so well with the sweetness…
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
While searching for clean-eating meals for a FODMAP diet, I came across turkey meatballs. They’re super easy & quick to make, plus they freeze well. And did I mention they’re delicious and healthy? The shredded zucchini in these meatballs keeps them moist, and the fresh rosemary & ginger provide a fresh flavor to the turkey….
Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
When time is tight, it’s helpful to have some easy but flavorful dishes on hand. I always keep a bag of gnocchi, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and green beans in the house. Whether you decide to bake your own chicken or buy pre-cooked, this is a delicious but approachable dinner even on the busiest days. Ingredients…
Norwegian Meatballs
Not to be confused with Swedish Meatballs, this family tradition recipe renders a tender, moist meatball that melts in your mouth. Christmas Dinner would not be complete without these meatballs sitting on a plate of mashed potatoes and topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. The ingredient list is for one pound of meat, or roughly…
Grilled Balsamic Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Grilling pork tenderloin has become our go-to “fancy” but easy dinner. This is a non-fussy prep yet the pork has so much flavor. Marinating the pork is key. Prep the tenderloin in the morning and just remember to take it out of the refrigerator a half-hour before grilling. When buying the pork tenderloin, ask the…
Tomato Balsamic Chicken
A simple, healthy & delicious meal does not get much easier than this roasted tomato chicken. I often prep it ahead of time while the baby is napping and then throw it in the oven while reading bedtime stories. The roasting of the tomatoes adds such a depth of flavor which is only enhanced with…
Beef & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
This dish is one that stays on rotation in our home. It’s easy, flavorful, can be made in advance and makes for great leftovers. Historically, I have only added the cheese on the top of the peppers. As of late though, I have found myself adding cheese with each bite (calcium craving?!). Next time I…
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb Provençal
Until I started dating my husband, I had never cooked lamb. Being that it is one of his absolute favorite meats though, I have since found some go-to recipes, as well as created my own. Taking the flavor profile of a Barefoot Contessa recipe, I turned it into a slow-roasted, fork-tender leg of lamb dish….
Greek Farro with Tzatziki Ranch
With Memorial Day around the corner, we will be entering into the start of the cold-grain salad season. Potato and pasta salads are key staples for summer BBQs. I am a huge fan of both, but sometimes it’s fun to serve something unexpected. This dish is made with Farro, which is an ancient whole grain,…
Red Wine Balsamic Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Growing up, Roasted Beef Tenderloin was always our family’s go-to special occasion dinner. Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s Day, last day of school… it was our crowd-pleaser dish. My Grandmother, Granny, used to make a delicious tenderloin, which was then inherited by my mother and aunts. Granny was a great cook, and an even more amazing hostess….
Puff Pastry Chicken Sausage
This meal came together based upon what was in the freezer. It’s so easy and so delicious. My husband said it reminded him of his childhood meals, right down to sections of undercooked dough…his favorite as a child! It reminds me of a giant pig-in-a-blanket – still a favorite! 🙂 Ingredients 4 Chicken Sausages 1…
A Party in My Pantry 