Category: Main dish

Crustless Taco Pie

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Have you heard of taco pie? This pie has ground beef spiced with taco seasoning, green onions, cheese and salsa. Quick and easy to prepare, it then bakes for around 45 minutes. Any of your favorite taco toppings will go great with this. Enjoy! 1-lb ground beef1 packet taco seasoning (look …

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Chipotle Baked Turkey Burgers

I have not been one to eat turkey burgers. Turkey is something you really need to season or it can be bland. These turkey burgers are my first that I have tried making at home, and we have added them to our regular menu for months because they are that good. I have had to …

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Boneless French Onion Pork Chops

French onion soup was one of my sister’s favorite, so I know she would have loved this dish. French onion soup with a boneless pork chop nestled in the broth with onions topped with melted swiss or Gruyère cheese. This would be just as delicious with chicken breast if you choose not to eat pork. …

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Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

Here’s another great stuffed pepper recipe that I have been making all summer. Lasagna without noodles, and yes they taste like you’re eating lasagna. These are a great way to reduce your carbs without sacrificing flavor. Feel free to change it up by using ingredients you use for your pasta lasagna dish, like diced pepperoni …

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Buttermilk Ranch Roasted Chicken with Potatoes

I had never been big on using chicken thighs in a dish because I didn’t like the way they turned out. Maybe it’s just me, but I have always used chicken breast. I know why chefs say they like to use chicken thighs, because they don’t dry out, but I never cared for them. This …

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Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli

Forget take-out! You can prep and prepare this dish in 20 minutes. I love sweet chili sauce, and in this dish you combine it with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha to get an incredibly delicious sauce that coats shrimp and broccoli. If you like things spicy, go ahead and add the red …

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Spinach Bacon Spaghetti Squash

Amazing! I knew I had to try this recipe when I had seen bacon, maple syrup, and blue cheese as ingredients, and wow I was not disappointed. The bacon and maple syrup add a smoky and sweet flavor, and the blue cheese takes it to a whole new level with its creamy texture that melts …

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Dijon Chicken and Pasta

This dish is both quick and easy for either a weekday meal or an impressive dinner party. A creamy sauce seasoned with garlic, white wine and Dijon mustard over chicken and pasta will have your family and friends wanting more. This is also a great dish to use spiralized veggies instead of pasta for those …

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Baked Spaghetti Squash Boats with Grilled Chicken

Okay, I had never tried spaghetti squash before having this dish since I am not big on squash period. I was surprised that my husband and I both liked it. This is a very simple dish to prepare even if you make your own marinara sauce like I did. If you only have chicken breast …

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Chicken and Dumplings

Once again, a Tyler Florence recipe has wowed me and has become a favorite of mine. As we all know, chicken and dumplings is not a quick meal to prepare, but this recipe is so worth the time. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time, shredded and both the chicken and stock can be …

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