This light and colorful Chinese Five Spice Chicken Salad makes a delicious lunch or light dinner. You can use the air fryer or a skillet on the stovetop to cook the chicken and then just toss all the colorful vegetables together and you're in for a treat.    Healthy Chicken Salad This recipe for Chinese Five Spice Chicken Salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy meal that is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The five-spice seasoned chicken provides a good source of...

This is one of my favorite vegetarian meals. It's vey quick and easy to make and you can use canned or dried chickpeas that you've cooked yourself. Don't skip the lemon-cumin drizzle and go heavy on the fresh herbs. It's hearty, healthy and delicious too!   Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Dinner Tomato Braised Chickpeas with Spinach and Lemon-Cumin Drizzle is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein and fiber from the chickpeas,...

Avgolemono is the Greek equivalent of Chicken Noodle Soup. It's hearty, healthy, delicious and delivers all the same feel good feelings.   What is Avgolemono Soup? Avgolemono soup is a traditional Greek dish that is simple to make yet packed with flavor. The name “avgolemono” literally translates to “egg-lemon,” which are two of the key ingredients in this comforting soup. I first heard of Avgolemono when babysitting for my math teacher in high school,...

If you're craving takeout, there's no need to pick up the phone with this recipe for Orange Chicken. It's made in about 30 minutes and is just as good (if not better) than ordering in.   Easy Orange Chicken Recipe Orange chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cuisine that has been a hit for decades. It’s one of those dishes that keeps you coming back for another bite, and while you might think it’s a treat when you’re ordering in, it’s actually really...

They are the first to go at any party, but these pigs in a blanket are even better than the ones you've had before. Why? Because they are CHEESY!   Pigs in a Blanket… but Better! There was a time in my life when I never threw a party without pigs in a blanket. I just knew that they would make people happy and disappear in no time. I still know this to be true, but have to admit that until writing this recipe I hadn’t made pigs in a blanket for quite a while. Now I...

This chocolate strawberry tart is perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter or if you're like me, Wednesday! Pretty, delicious and decadent!   Easy Chocolate Tart This chocolate strawberry tart is deceptive. It looks beautiful. So beautiful that you might have purchased it in a bakery somewhere to serve after dinner to impress someone special. The truth is, it is one of the easiest tarts to make. Ever. Whether you’re looking for something to serve for Valentine’s Day,...

Chicken Piccata is a bright, light, quick and easy dinner to prepare. It's perfect for a family weeknight meal, but you can also dress it up to work as a main course for entertaining with a side vegetable or salad.   What is Chicken Piccata? Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that consists of pan-fried chicken cutlets in a lemon butter sauce with capers. The combination of tart and savory flavors makes this dish an all-time favorite in many households. Although the sauce...

If you like oatmeal, but don't want to spend time in the morning making it, then this baked banana oatmeal is for you. You can make it ahead and then just reheat a square for a quick breakfast or grab-and-go snack.    Simple Baked Oatmeal Oatmeal is a staple in many households, including mine, for a good reason – it’s quick, filling, and easy to customize. Baked oatmeal takes this classic breakfast dish to the next level by transforming it into a warm and...

This recipe for braised pork chops with cabbage and bacon is hearty and satisfying and perfect for St. Patrick's Day, although I think it fits the bill for any cool night's dinner when you need a little comfort food.   Simple Braised Pork Chops I hate to pigeon-hole recipes to a specific day of the year, but… if you are looking for a delicious alternative to the traditional corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day, this recipe is a great option. Braised pork...

Bread pudding is more than just a good way to use up stale bread. It's a delicious dessert, or even breakfast if you're feeling indulgent. This blueberry bread pudding is topped with a maple mascarpone sauce, just to make it that much better!   Easy Bread Pudding One of the best things about this blueberry bread pudding is that it’s incredibly easy to make. You don’t need any special equipment, just a few simple ingredients, a baking dish and an oven. The key is to...

This recipe for mushroom sauce is a perfect for a grilled steak, or air-fried chicken, sautéed fish, or even pasta. It's easy to make and you can customize how chunky it is.   Easy Creamy Mushroom Sauce Everyone should know how to make a simple mushroom sauce. Why? Well, because mushrooms are the perfect vegetable to flavor a sauce. In fact, I’m having a hard time thinking of another vegetable (other than tomato) that makes such a simple and delicious sauce. The...

Although I've always known them as Yorkshire Puddings and have always enjoyed them with roast beef and gravy, you might know these delicious fluffy baked lovelies as popovers! Either way, they are delicious!   What’s a Popover? I’ve always known “popovers” as “Yorkshire Puddings” and they were one of my absolute favorite foods as a child. My British mother would make a roast beef for dinner with potatoes, a vegetable, gravy and Yorkshire...