This recipe for Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza was inspired by a friend. I have an every other week gig on Good Morning Arizona in Phoenix and one of the anchors, Scott Pasmore, was telling me how he loves to make a Sloppy Joe Pizza. He said it was his culinary claim to fame. His recipe? […]
I have been making Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce for years. It’s healthy, full of flavor and only requires a blender and a pot of boiling water. From a health standpoint, this recipe is vegan and if you sub tamari for soy sauce, it’s gluten free, too! Just make sure your soba is gluten free, […]
This recipe for a Poor Man’s Paella is the second recipe in my Latin Dinner Party Series, a fitting entree to compliment my Salmon Ceviche appetizer. What make’s it fit for a poor man? I substitute the more expensive seafood and saffron with less expensive alternatives including hearts of palm, artichoke hearts and turmeric. Poor […]
It’s time for back-to-school and the elementary set are looking for something new in their lunch boxes. The tried and true Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich has a little revamp here in this blog post. Inspired by the new trend in sandwich thins paired with a nostalgia for Lunchables, this is my healthier version of […]
Chicken Cacciatore is a favorite family recipe, but with the help of pressure cooking, Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore can be on the table in 20 minutes. Throw ingredients into the cooker, seal it up, set the timer and it’s a weeknight dinner in no time flat. Instant Pot to the Rescue Pressure cooking is not what it […]
Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs Kicking off the Smoked Dinner Series is my recipe for Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs. To preface this, I am using a legit smoker to make this magic happen. If you don’t have one, you can check mine out in this video. If you don’t have one and don’t want one, there […]
Finally, at long last, I created my idea homemade pizza crust. I had three goals when I set out on my pizza making journey months ago. 1 – It needed to be crispy on the outside with a crackly “crunch” factor 2 – A light and chewy interior was paramount 3 – It had to […]
Lasagna is a perfect crowd-pleaser for entertaining, but today, we’re taking it one step further. Add pizza toppings to the equation, and instead of layering the noodles, roll them up. Hellooooo, pizza lasagna! That’s what we’re doing today in my kitchen as a part of the Italian Dinner Party Series. Let’s jump in the kitchen […]
*This post for Chicken Skillet Bake is sponsored by the Lodge Cast Iron and includes a GIVEAWAY for you to score your very own Lodge skillet (details further down the page). However, all opinions expressed are 100% legit and my very own and I don’t endorse stuff I don’t love. You asked for an easy weeknight […]
As temperatures approach 100F here in the Valley of the Sun, I pull out the favorite family recipes that don’t require me to heat up the house. When I’ve got leftover chicken, I make chicken salad sandwiches. My particular rendition includes apples, nuts, and whole grain mustard. Want to join me in the kitchen as I […]
It’s time for backyard barbeque’n and this recipe for Grilled Pineapple Hawaiian Burgers is a part of a video series: “Grills Only”. I know, I’m corny and cheeky…but, I promise you’ll love this lineup of grilled dishes which includes a main dish, side dish and dessert. Stay tuned for the full menu recap and party […]
*This Spinach & Artichoke Enchiladas recipe is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh, hormone-free dairy products, though all opinions expressed are my own. Seriously, I only endorse stuff that I would actually pay real cash-money to buy for myself. Can I say that we all love Spinach & Artichoke Dip? Whether it’s cold and schmeared […]
