Dinner

A quick and easy Avocado Dip with sour cream, salsa and shredded cheese.

Grilled shrimp marinated in tomato sauce, red wine, and fresh basil.

Stuffed Baby Bella mushrooms filled with goat cheese, cream cheese and roasted red peppers then topped with Panko and Parmesan cheese.

Toasted baguette with a roasted garlic spread, fresh tomatoes and basil creates this simple summer appetizer.

Chicken and fresh vegetables combine with a flavorful Asian inspired marinade to create delicious kebabs that are perfect for summer grilling.

Feta cheese, cucumbers, olives and tomatoes are skewered and drizzled with olive oil and Za’atar to create a simple and delicious appetizer.

When I was offered the opportunity to work with Masterbuilt for a Father’s Day giveaway, I couldn’t help but squee a little bit. I mean, come on, guys – what says Manly Man more than an appliance designed to cook, grill, and smoke meat?

Brian and I decided to stay home for Easter and also decided on a less than traditional lunch and dinner menu. We headed to the market with no real plan (which is completely unlike my list driven self) and decided to the let the ingredients guide us. We picked up shrimp, rotisserie chicken, fresh jalapenos, …

I warned you yesterday when I posted No Knead Pizza Dough that I am officially on a flatbread kick. My mind has been consumed with all the delicious combinations I can put on top of that wonderful dough to knock it out of the park – and this first recipe is no exception.  Spicy Chicken …

Last weekend we went to a local pizza restaurant that supposedly has the “best” deep dish pizza outside of Chicago. I hate deep dish pizza.

Ever since I was a very young kid I enjoyed spicy food. I remember sitting at the table with my dad and brother over a Styrofoam container of wicked hot wings from the local pub. With our faces bright red, our noses running and sweat accumulating on our foreheads, we chowed until our lips burned …

I hope all of you had an amazing holiday full of family, friends, and of course, food. It’s always crazy to me how quickly the season flies by. Now it’s time to pack up the décor and take a break from the cookie baking! Today’s recipe is for a delicious beef stroganoff that is full …

Nothing hits the proverbial spot quite like a large pot of stew on a cold winter day. For today’s Holiday Recipe Exchange, I thought I would share my delicious for Beef Stew. Trust me; comfort food doesn’t get any better than this! I am really thrilled about this theme because I love to cook hearty …

Mushroom risotto simplified by preparing it in a rice cooker. This deliciously creamy risotto recipe is full of mushrooms, peas and shallots and could not be easier.

What’s my favorite thing about any Thanksgiving spread? Hands down, it’s the stuffing! Even though I never cook my stuffing inside of my turkey, I still call it stuffing. I know the correct term is dressing when it is cooked outside of the bird, but we just never referred to as dressing, so I simply …

Leftover turkey from your latest holiday spread? Instead of noshing on a mundane turkey sandwich, whip up these simple, individual turkey pot pies. Loaded with turkey, veggies and a creamy sour bream sauce, this pot pie is sure to please.

Rich and creamy risotto with butternut squash, saffron, pancetta, and parmesan cheese. This recipe is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner menu.

Fig and Balsamic Beef Kabobs Ingredients 1.5 pounds of beef tenderloin 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 pieces 1 green pepper, cut into 8 pieces 3/4 cup fig preserves 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Directions 1. If using …

Our weeknight dinners can become a little monotonous at times, but I make an effort to change things up on Sundays. Whether it’s an in depth recipe that takes hours to prepare or just a simple fresh marinade, I always try to incorporate something new to our repertoire. Since it’s really warming up in Ohio, …

Although I consider myself to be somewhat adventurous when it comes to food, I had never experienced Indian cuisine until last summer. On a whim, I decided I wanted to go out for Indian food; Brian reluctantly obliged. We had preconceived ideas of Indian dining, specifically the sweating scene from Along Came Polly, so we …

I am pretty confident in the kitchen, but for some reason, I have always shied away from preparing Asian dishes. Full of self-doubt, I always had the feeling that nothing I would make in my kitchen would compare to the deliciousness of our local take-out restaurant. I was wrong. Last week I got a spark …

I have made this shrimp recipe countless times, but have never posted it to my blog. This is not because I am trying to keep the deliciousness from you guys, but because it’s so damn tasty, we never have any left to photograph. Shrimp is one of my favorite foods; honestly, I would choose it …