Maple Glazed Pork Chops

  Well now that we have our perfect baked rice, what should we pair it with?… Enchiladas, savory Swedish meatballs, or maybe add it to some stuffed peppers.  The possibilities are endless.  I’m thinking tangy, but not too tangy; sweet, but not too sweet…yeah, I’m talking Maple Glazed Pork Chops.  Usually my husband doesn’t go for anything … [Read more…]

Easy Baked Brown Rice

      Hope you weren’t looking for an ooey gooey triple chocolate fudge brownie cake on today’s post.  But keep reading and, believe me this Easy Baked Brown Rice will make you forget all about chocolate cake. (Just kidding!) But it will make your life easier, and that’s right up there with chocolate cake … [Read more…]

Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Spring fever is a wonderful thing! Just makes you want to eat something light and healthy, like this heavenly lemon pepper chicken. There is something surprisingly refreshing about lemons, and I wanted tonight’s dinner to be just that…a spring-inspired tasty meal.  This recipe also has a bit of honey, making it even more irresistible.  But wait, you … [Read more…]

Easy French Bread Pizza

We are all about pizza in this house. Sometimes you just need to speed things up a bit, and that’s when you turn to this recipe.  When cheese and bread unite, it’s an awesome, mouth-watering combination.  I feel like a artist with a canvas when I assemble pizza creations.  What’s remarkable about this little recipe is you secretly spice … [Read more…]

Roasted Chicken Sausage with Potatoes and Vegetables

My husband has been awaiting this post. What’s so remarkable is, not the ingredients, but  the technique of cooking. It’s the technique that provides the awesome flavor. Usually I think a recipe is all about the spices or ingredients, but in this case, it’s the roasting that provides such an easy, flavorful meal.  The key is a high blast of heat to … [Read more…]

Yogurt Banana Bread

  We always buy a lot of bananas.  They are great for breakfast, to throw in the lunchbox or a good after school snack.  Because we buy so many, sometimes they become ripe too quick.  When the family sees the bananas starting to turn a little dark, I always say I’m going to make banana bread.  In the past, they … [Read more…]