I love the flavor of fajitas: grilled steak, peppers, and onions…mmm! So I decided to throw those bold flavors into a burger one evening, and wow! Easy to prep ahead and freeze, these burgers will be ready anytime you want a classic burger with a zesty twist. I love...
Herb Marinated Skirt Steak
My family loves the tender, juicy flavor of skirt steak, but this yummy marinade goes well with just about any cut of beef. From tri-tip to flank steak or even poured over a roast in the slow cooker, this marinade will fast become one of your go-to recipes. The fresh...
Creamy Beef & Green Bean Casserole with Pearl Onions
This casserole brings back memories not only of Thanksgiving green bean casserole, but also of a lovely little dish that my mom used to make called Tater Tot Casserole. Remember it? I know that many of you do! It had tater tots, canned mushroom soup, and ground beef...
Cocoa Spice-Rubbed Ribeyes
These steaks are hearty, have rich and satisfying flavors, and are easy to make. But this recipe wasn’t planned. It was a by-chance happening one day as I spun around in a circle in my kitchen, grabbing different ingredients. You never know when the results will be...
Garlic Topped Flank Steak Roulade
This elegant yet simple recipe was featured on the US Wellness Meats website when I was lucky enough to have been selected as one of their featured chefs, which means that this steak is sort of a celebrity. You can make this star-studded meal anytime if you make it...
Cowboy Burgers
This amazingly flavorful burger was inspired by my local Whole Foods. There are days when I’m standing at the meat counter at 5:00 p.m. staring longingly at all the pre-prepped foods, wishing they were not breaded or didn’t contain sugar or canola oil. In this...
Apricot Orange Pork Chops
One of the easiest ways to create a delectable sauce for meats with little effort is to utilize all-fruit, no-sugar-added jams from your local natural food store. Or better yet, make your own! Apricot jam is one of my favorites, and it goes amazingly well with chicken...
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Sweet-n-Sour Dipping Sauce
My kiddos love meatballs! This is a good thing because they’re easy to whip up, and they make great leftovers for school lunches in a Thermos. Since I love finding shortcuts in the kitchen, I bake these delicious orbs of goodness on parchment-lined baking sheets,...
Pecan Stuffed Chicken Thighs
TUFFING INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP coconut oil¾ cup chopped raw pecans2 stalks celery, diced (about ½ cup)¼ cup chopped fresh parsley3 medium carrots, diced (about ¾ cup)¾ cup diced white or yellow onion2 cloves garlic, mincedPinch of sea saltPinch of freshly ground black...
Mango Cilantro Chicken
The sauce for this chicken is so scrumptious that I caught my husband eating it by the spoonful! It’s also versatile since it’s great on pork and fish too. Sometimes a weeknight cook’s best tool is a flavor-packed sauce that is easy to make and works with many dishes....