I love it when dinner comes together quickly with basic pantry staples. I created this Lemon Thyme Linguine with Chicken and Broccoli using linguine and frozen broccoli in a delicious lemon butter sauce. The broccoli and pasta cook simultaneously to help save time. A fresh baguette from your local bread maker is a worthwhile accompaniment. Continue reading “Lemon Thyme Linguine with Chicken and Broccoli”
In the springtime, dishes that are lighter and easier to prepare are the way to go. Chicken Parmesan, usually served over pasta, can be lightened up by serving a breaded cutlet over arugula. Crispy, peppery and Some Kinda Good! Here’s how: Continue reading “Crispy Chicken Parmesan Over Arugula”
This Garden Vegetable Rotini with Chicken is a regular in our weeknight dinner rotation. Packed with good-for-you ingredients, it’s versatile and comes together quickly with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Don’t have snap peas? Use bell peppers instead. Shrimp is also delicious in place of chicken. Herbs de Provence is an Italian seasoning blend made with dried herbs such as lavendar and basil. If you don’t have it, feel free to use dried basil or dried oregano. They work just as well. Enjoy! Continue reading “Garden Vegetable Rotini with Chicken”
This lasagna has fed my family many times. I love to make it on holidays, like Mother’s Day and Christmas Eve, when every chair at my table is full. Hearty and filling, this classic Italian dish is a crowd pleaser! This dish also freezes well, so eat half now, and save the rest. Just wrap well in plastic wrap, then cover with aluminum foil to freeze. Continue reading “Lasagna for a Crowd”
Homemade Banana Nut Bread is a delicious way to stay inside and enjoy baking in the kitchen. Use up those super ripened bananas to make this Some Kinda Good bread for your family. A blend of walnuts and pecans gives this loaf great texture and crunch. Continue reading “Homemade Banana Nut Bread”
That escalated quickly! The Coronavirus pandemic has many of us self-quarantined in our homes and there’s no better time to cook. With public restaurants and coffee shops closing temporarily and putting social distancing in place to slow the spread of this virus, our kitchens are calling (along with the hand sanitizer), and I’ve got a few easy recipe ideas and pantry staples to share as we navigate these uncertain times. Click on the links below to get the full recipes!
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Dinner just got easier. This Ground Beef Penne Pasta Bake is made with pantry staples I always have on hand, like pasta and jarred tomato sauce. Feel free to try different cheeses – Parmesan, Asiago or Romano would be great on top of this satisfying one-pot meal. Continue reading “Ground Beef Penne Pasta Bake”
Living in Savannah, I’ve complied quite the recipe repertoire for St. Patrick’s Day. From main courses to cocktails and desserts, I’ve got it all! Whether you visit The Hostess City once a year or just enjoy celebrating all things Irish, this menu is sure please. Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round-Up”
Cooking with citrus makes me feel happy. Whether it’s lemons, limes or oranges – there are so many ways to add bright pops of color and flavor to baked goods and even savory dishes, Chili-Lime Jalapeno Corn or Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake to name a few. This one-pot chicken dish is a new favorite, perfect for weekend or weeknight cooking and great for serving to company! When served directly from the pan, this dish makes a beautiful presentation. Enjoy. Continue reading “One-Pot Citrus Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Fresh Thyme”
It’s been a long while since I’ve let the joy of cooking work it’s magic on me. I bought an ingredient I don’t often cook with and tried a new recipe recently. Chicken Scarpariello with Sausage and Peppers, inspired by Bon Appetit magazine, is an American-Italian dish which literally means “shoemaker’s” style chicken. Continue reading “For the Love of Cooking: Chicken Scarpariello”
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