Baked potatoes are such a simple, budget-friendly meal. I love prepping these at the beginning of the week so I can pack them for lunch or enjoy them as a light dinner. The combination of smoky bacon and sharp, nutty white cheddar makes these potatoes irresistible. The broccoli adds extra fiber while the cottage cheese … Cheese and Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes
Switch up your normal stir-fry routine with this easy Spicy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry recipe! Made with ground pork, sweet mini bell peppers and shelled edamame and coated in a simple soy and chili crisp sauce, this dish is delicious and ready in under 10 minutes. I like to serve mine with rice noodles or jasmine rice, … Spicy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
Soup is one of the best make-ahead meals to enjoy throughout the week for lunch or dinner. This cheesy broccoli, potato and bacon soup is super flavorful and tastes even better the next day. Serve this crusty bread for a simple meal that is sure to satisfy the whole fam! 2. Add onion and carrot … Creamy Potato and Broccoli Soup
With the holidays in full swing, I like to include some simple dishes on my menu that will please both kids and adults. These sliders are a great way to feed a crowd and you can easily make this recipe with other meats and cheeses as well (for example, roast beef and cheddar). Serve these … Honey Ham and Swiss Sliders
Cozy season is upon us which means I’ve started to brainstorm all kinds of ways to use delicious locally-grown apples. Whether you’re using them in sweet recipes (like my apple cake) or savory ones like this, apple season is great time to get outside and enjoy all of the bounty that local farms have to … Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Apples
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably have some leftovers veggies, cheese and ham in your fridge from the holiday festivities. This soup is a perfect way to utilize those ingredients! The Swiss cheese toasts compliment the salty ham perfectly and the beans and veggies help make this a complete meal. … Ham and White Bean Soup with Swiss Cheese Toasts
I’m on a miso kick lately! Miso is a fermented soybean paste that provides a toasty, salty-sweet richness to sauces and dressings. For this glaze I combined miso with some strawberry jam that I bought at a local farmers market for a delicious balance of flavors. You could also use this glaze on salmon or … Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Miso Glaze
I was recently on vacation with a friend from Pennsylvania who was telling me that Polish food is very popular in her region and that I had to try haluski. I’ve always been a big fan of sauerkraut pierogis and this dish is a variation of those same flavors. Serve this on it’s own as … Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles)
Sometimes you just need some greens and I love buying fresh, locally grown lettuce. This salad is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and nutty and a great way to celebrate fall flavors. This will definitely be a salad we keep on repeat at our house. Serve this as a main dish or as a … Apple, Cheddar and Bacon Salad with Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette
Because I feel like my life involves a lot of cleaning up after myself in the kitchen, I highly appreciate a dinner that offers little mess. This meal is also minimal effort, as the oven does most of the work for you. The sweet and salty herb glaze on the pork tenderloin is so flavorful … Herbed Pork Tenderloin, Squash and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
