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Pan-Seared Tilapia for Beginners

Anyone who knows me knows that I took I a HUGE step out of my comfort zone last night. I made seafood, tilapia to be specific. I have gone almost 40 years without ever cooking a piece of fish. It is a true testament as […]

Smothered Pork Chops with Onions and Thyme

Smothered Pork Chops with Onions and Thyme

I made these pork chops for the first time a few nights ago. I’ve had smothered chicken in the past, but not smothered pork chops. They were fairly simple to make and I had most of the ingredients already on hand. I liked how the […]

Easy French Dip Sandwich

Easy French Dip Sandwich

One weekend, I was trying to figure out something fun to make for lunch for the family. I was looking in the refrigerator and pantry and came up with this Easy French Dip Sandwich creation. It is ridiculously easy and was a big hit. You […]

What to do with shredded chicken?

So…you have lots of leftover shredded chicken (from How to Poach a Chicken), or you are getting a jump on the week by shredding some on a Sunday and are trying to figure out what to do with it. The options are endless. The first […]

Pork Tenderloin with Redeye Gravy Glaze

Pork Tenderloin with Redeye Gravy Glaze

I love pork tenderloin. It is a wonderfully tender cut of meat and it’s not red meat! I love how well it takes on flavors and there are so many ways to cook it. My favorite is to grill but I don’t have access to […]

Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Feta-Herb Salad

Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Feta-Herb Salad

Lemon-thyme chicken with feta-herb salad is a wonderful chicken recipe that I have made many times over the years. I just love the fresh herbs and lemon that give this dish a delicious and light taste! Level of Difficulty: Moderate Time Required: Prep Time – 15 min […]

Blackened Steak Salad

Blackened Steak Salad

My husband loves steak and I love salad. When I combined both into one dish it was a win-win for everyone. Bon Appetit published this recipe for blackened steak salad from the Chicago Chop House several years ago so I decided to give it a […]