This super simple, versatile, and healthy Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes side dish can go with so many possibilities! Also shown in the photo above is my Easy Dijon-Baked Cod over Swiss Chard. Print Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Servings 2 Author Erica Schwarz Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 1/2 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 t…
Simple Turmeric Rice with Peas
This Turmeric Rice with Peas recipe is basic, simple, and oh so delicious. Easy comfort food, perfect for any weeknight. Oh my goodness, what a hit this Turmeric Rice with Peas dish was with all members of my family….even the 3 year old. This is rare. Very rare. A couple days ago, we had a…
Bistro Skirt Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Bistro Skirt Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms is a favorite for Father’s Day, date night, or any special occasion. Easy to prepare and ready in minutes with all the best flavors. Bistro Skirt Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms Oh man…this is good. I mean reallllly good. I had planned on this meal lasting a couple…
German Baked Cod in Mustard Cream
Inspired by German buffet food at Disney’s Epcot park, this simple but elegant German Baked Cod in Mustard Cream is a must-try recipe. Perfect for entertaining, this cod recipe is SO EASY to make, add it to your repertoire of no-brainer-but-special dinner recipes. We are on a German food kick as of late, pretty much because…
Seared Salmon over Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
This simple Seared Salmon over Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale, Garlic, and Pine Nuts dinner is ridiculously healthy, family-friendly, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. A simple, healthy weeknight dinner was on order this evening, and this lovely dish was the result. I love putting salmon over pasta or rice because the natural oil from…
Cheddar Bay Crescents
Want a SIMPLE recipe copycat for Red Lobster restaurant biscuits with cheddar cheese and Old Bay seasoning that only takes minutes to make? Cheddar Bay Crescents are your answer! We’ve all seen the zillion copycat recipes for Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits. I’ve even got a recipe of my own (see my Cheddar, Bay, and Bacon Biscuits…
Easiest Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Easiest Pumpkin Cheesecake is a mod to the traditional cheesecake between layers of crescent dough. If you think everything is better with pumpkin, then this is definitely the recipe for you. I may have gotten my hair done this weekend, but my New England roots are showing. I’ve been so inspired – and a…
Cheesy Sweet Potato Tater Tot Casserole
Cheesy Sweet Potato Tater Tot Casserole This meal is not glamorous. These ingredients are not all wholesome. But there are veggies and kids will eat it. And it takes just minutes to put together. Recipes like this are necessary in life. Cheesy Sweet Potato Tater Tot Casserole 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (10 3/4 oz)…
Weeknight Roast Pork Tenderloin
I have been making pork tenderloin like this for probably 15 years or so, and I always love it. And I always make it on a weeknight. Salty, savory, healthy (other than a little bacon) – and super easy! Leftovers taste great too since tenderloin is so forgiving and doesn’t get tough like pork loin…
Warm Crab Dip
Mmmmmm. Warm Crab Dip. Is there anything better? I was once at someone’s house and they refused to share their crap dip recipe with me, so I surreptitiously procured it from their recipe file. That is how seriously I take crab dip. Ten years later, this is my own recipe, and it is sized for…
Creamy Rice Primavera
I can’t believe I pick up such good recipes at my grocery store! This recipe is from Publix Apron’s. Creamy Rice Primavera 2 T unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 t) 4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/3 c each diced onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers 1 (8.8oz) pouch pre-cooked white rice (like Uncle…
Quick Black Bean and Corn Salad
This salad is such a great option to have in the repertoire. Perfect for summer, perfect for when you don’t have much time to prepare, and perfect to serve when you’ve got visitors. Very easy to make, and it pairs with so many main dishes. Yummy! Quick Black Bean and Corn Salad 1 (15.25 oz)…