Category: American

Salad Stuffed Romaine Lettuce Leaves

Romaine lettuce is slightly bitter in taste, though not unpleasantly strong. When you bite into the lettuce leaf, you can note how robust it is with a unique fresh crispy taste that differentiates it from other lettuce. Not very sweet tasting, and surely not as “grassy” tasting as spinach. Each individual leaf has a thick […]

One Skillet Chicken & Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo Bake

A one skillet meal is made with creamy tortellini, homemade Alfredo sauce, chunks of juicy chicken, tender cooked broccoli florets and toasty, golden melted mozzarella cheese. All of this deliciousness brought together in 30 minutes. Broccoli is a wonderful vegetable to have on hand and it is an easy way to round out a lunch, […]

Leftover Chicken & Vegetable Fried Rice

Leftovers is a World Cuisine, as it is common to make new dishes from leftovers. History has shown that people from all over the world have invented many dishes from leftovers. And rightly so, as refrigeration and reliable airtight containers didn’t exist. Shepherd’s pie, casseroles, and bread puddings, like this Capirotada Mexican Bread Pudding, are […]

Broccoli Grapes & Bacon Salad

A deliciously yummy easy broccoli salad recipe made with red grapes, toasted sweet coconut, sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon. A delicious salad that is full of flavor and texture. As the broccoli is firm and crunchy with a mild herbaceous and earthy or grassy flavor with just a hint of bitterness. But that grassy and […]

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chipotle Chicken Thighs With Vegetables

This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Thighs comes together quickly and having your meal on the dinner table in no time. Packed with flavor and a kick of spice, you’ll put this on your favorite list of dinner time meals. Chipotle is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used typically for seasoning. The chipotle chili pepper […]

One Skillet Southwestern Style BBQ Pulled Pork Black Beans & Rice

There’s nothing more awesome than a one-skillet meal. They are easy to make and easy to clean up, which makes them perfect for dinner any night of the week. You can even have dinner on the table in a flash. This one skillet meal can be ready in 40 minutes or less. This BBQ pulled […]

Instant Pot – Better Than Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Mac and cheese is a famous dish all over the world. If there’s any comfort food that’s universally loved in American cuisine, it has to be macaroni and cheese. Without doubt your mom made it for you as a kid when you were too picky to eat anything else. Homemade Always Better Than Fast Food […]

Mexican Style Meatballs

We have all indulged in a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. Many cultures have their own version of a meatball. Meatballs we know and love today did not originate in Italy. If you travel to Italy and stop by an authentic Italy restaurant, it will be hard to find spaghetti and meatballs on the menu. […]

Carrot Cranberry Salad

With dried cranberries, pecans and a bright-tasting citrus ginger vinaigrette, this carrot salad is deliciously crunchy and sweet. It’s perfect for a light lunch or brunch and as a healthy side to a burger or sandwich. Try these sandwiches. You can also make a sandwich with this Instant Pot Bourbon Pulled Pork to serve a […]

Instant Pot Pork Loin Chops With Honey Garlic Sauce

These pork loin chops made in the Instant Pot, are smothered with the most amazing delicious honey garlic sauce. The chops finish tender, saucy and satisfying. Pork chops have a variety of names, such as loin, rib, sirloin, top loin, and blade chops. No matter what name they are given, they all cook the same. […]