Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m obsessed with recipes.  I’m always discovering new recipes I want to try, either on Rachael Ray or some other show, they show up in my inbox, I read them in a magazine, etc.  Then I save them in various places – on Pinterest, save them in a […]

Bourbon Steak Marinade, Hold the Bourbon

It’s officially grilling season.  Tim and I love to grill out this time of year.  I like to play around with different marinades to add excitement to whatever meat we are grilling.  Tim requested steaks, so I thought it would be fun to try to make a bourbon marinade.  I went to the kitchen and […]

Whole Grain Cous Cous with Spring Vegetables

I love cous cous as a side dish.  It’s something different from rice or potatoes, and it’s super easy to make.  It’s also very versatile.  You can flavor it many different ways by adding in different herbs, spices, and veggies.  I like to buy plain cous cous, whole grain or wheat if available, cook it in […]

Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Baked Chicken

So, I saw this recipe on Rachael Ray’s website.  I didn’t actually see her cook it, and the name didn’t really appeal to me (Hungarian Roasted Pepper and Paprika Chicken), but curiosity got the best of me, and I clicked on the link for the recipe.  I liked the ingredients – chicken, paprika, roasted red peppers, and […]

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are amazing.  In fact, they are so delicious, I think you could almost call them cupcakes.  I know muffins are for breakfast, but I have no shame in admitting I’ve eaten them for dessert.  The bananas and chocolate go so well together and the cinnamon and nutmeg add a bit of warmth.  My […]

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I fully intended to make a Mexican dish this week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and it just didn’t happen.  I hope you can forgive me, but coming on the heels of my National Grilled Cheese Month transgressions, I know it will be hard.  I have actually been very busy baking, so I hope you’re prepared […]