Blackened Tilapia
I used Road Kill Grill Seasonings to grill this wonderfully spicy, smoky tilapia fillet. HERE'S ALL I HAD TO DO tilapia fillets olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 to 3 teaspoons Road Kill Grill Seasoning First, I got my grill hot & ready using my handy dandy chimney starter. Next, I liberally oiled my nonstick grill sheet to help keep the fish from sticking, then set it aside. In the kitchen,... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Herb Marinated Chicken Kabobs
I improvised this dish from the Herb Marinated Lamb Kabobs recipe from A Mingling of Tastes to get make these delicious chicken kabobs and the garlic yogurt sauce to go with them. Both recipes ROCKED! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into large cubes 4 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Steak and Vegetables
I am having WAY TOO MUCH FUN grilling outside! The grocer had steaks on sale the other day and I couldn't resist picking one up. I really needed a reason to break open the bag of Mesquite chips and learn what they were going to do for me. After starting up the grill and getting it good and hot, I generously seasoned the steak with salt and pepper and laid it on my new non-stick grill pan. Can you... More...
By Jill | 16 comments | Full Recipe...Pineapple and Pork Stir Fry
This dinner is so quick to cook up, I can't believe I don't make it more often. Naturally, my kids go for the pork, pineapple and rice and completely steer clear of the onions, mushrooms and red bell pepper. Oh well, it's all good to the grown ups and everyone is happy to have something different for dinner. Waaaay back in 1983ish, I asked for a wok so I could learn to cook Chinese food. Back then,... More...
By Jill | 14 comments | Full Recipe...Chick Peas and Vegetables
You want healthy? THIS vegetable plate is HEALTHY! My husband and I are not vegetarians but we love our vegetables. We have our moments when we're completely burned out on eating meat and just want fruits and vegetables to eat. Do you get that way, too? HERE'S ALL IT TAKES TO GET THIS DINNER GOING RICE PILAF 1 cup uncooked parboiled rice 2 teaspoons oil 2 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth 5... More...
By Jill | 9 comments | Full Recipe...Maggie’s Munchables
Real quick. I wanted to show off our Maggie. She's becoming quite a serious cook in the kitchen. And she's picking up on Mommy photographing all the food. She asked me to take a picture of her snack creation. (Folks, I DID NOT ask her to pose. I said "I'm ready", and this is how she presented herself and her snack.) MAGGIE'S SNACK Ritz Whole Wheat Crackers low fat cream cheese honey ham slices It... More...
By Jill | 8 comments | Full Recipe...Slow Cooked Chicken with Carrots and Peas
This delicious and simple chicken dinner comes from my new friend, Sheri Bond. I asked all the good folks, who subscribe to Simple Daily Recipes newsletter, for simple crock pot or slow cooker, ideas that would help me out over my busy weekend. I had a yard sale on Saturday and I KNEW after a day of hocking our stuff, my family would be starving for something hearty. THIS DINNER HIT THE SPOT! Thank... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Spinach and Ham Pizza
Start the week out easy and healthy with this quick and simple pizza recipe. The kiddos still love a simple ham and cheese pizza. Thankfully, my favorite pizza crust brand comes with two crusts. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TONIGHT 1 package MamaMary's Gourmet Pizza Crusts, Brick Oven Style, (there's 2 crusts in one package) extra virgin olive oil 1 cup of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 cup frozen spinach,... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Creamy Spinach and Ravioli
This simple recipe was a BIG HIT with my 8 year old son! My 5 year old daughter loved it too, only without the spinach. This recipe is very close to the Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken dinner, except I was completely out of garlic and chicken broth. I improvised with yellow onion and vegetable broth cubes. As for the spinach, I quickly cooked it up with thinly sliced onions while I waited for... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Caesar Chicken Salad
I enjoyed this salad for three days in a row! I changed up the salad dressing and shredded cheese topping each day, so I wouldn't feel like I was eating the same ol'salad. I used the extra Caesar Chicken fillets from the night before to make this salad filling and keep away the hunger pains until dinner time. LUNCH FOR 3 DAYS 1/2 head of dark green leaf lettuce 2 large carrots thinly sliced 2 to... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Caesar Chicken Dinner
One of my favorite salad dressing makers is Briannas Homestyle dressings. I keep several different flavors on my fridge door. Well, the other day, I was staring down at four skinless boneless chicken boobs considering what I was going to do with them. I've read recipes that call for slabbing Ranch or Italian dressing on top of a chicken breast before baking it. Why not use my favorite dressing... More...
By Jill | 14 comments | Full Recipe...Bean & Beef Taco Dinner
Go easy on yourself tonight and make crunchy, delicious tacos for dinner. For the kiddos that don't like spicy taco meat filling, feed them bean & cheese tacos. Grown ups can enjoy crunchy tacos loaded with meat, beans, spicy salsa, sour cream, lettuce and jalapeños! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1/2 pound fresh extra lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onions 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder & cumin,... More...
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