I couldn’t resist a recipe salute to my home state of Oregon! The harmonious flavor combination of a nice Oregon Pinot Noir, toasted hazelnuts, and mushrooms is hard to beat. You can use any red wine you prefer, but a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a perfect addition...
Oh, balsamic vinegar, how I love thee! You can make anything taste great with a little bit of that delicious liquid. Plus, it reduces easily, so you look like a pro in the kitchen. Just add aromatics like garlic and rosemary, simmer them in balsamic vinegar and a...
This recipe is my personal favorite, not only because it cooks up in a jiffy in a single pan, but also because it looks and tastes like I put a lot of effort into it. Little does everyone know that it takes about 10 minutes to prep and another 5 or 6 minutes to cook!...
One of the tricks of turning meals into make-ahead entrées is to look at your go-to dinners and see how you can make the process more user-friendly. These delectable Chicken Picatta Bites started out as full chicken breasts that were marinated, pan-roasted, blah,...
So tasty! So quick to prepare! You can even make this dish at home for a quick weeknight meal that your family will think you spent the whole day preparing! Yay for innocently deceiving your family! We also love to bring this dish along when we go camping; it’s like...
Sizzling, tangy lime chicken covered in roasted cashews and chopped cilantro? And all in one pan for easy clean-up? Yes, please! Once you taste this lively dish, you’ll make it at home and not just on vacation in your hotel room. The only thing missing is the takeout...
If you’re the type who never buys fresh herbs, I beg you to reconsider! Fresh herbs have a flavor impact that far surpasses dried. There’s really no comparison. I never thought much of either thyme or sage until I tried them fresh. All I can say is WOW! A sprinkle of...
You’d better make extras of these scrumptious drumsticks, because they go fast! Who knew picnic fare could be so flavorful? But they’re not just for your next road trip. We like these so much that they’ve become a staple weeknight meal at home. If you like things on...
For meals on the go, it doesn’t get any healthier or easier than this beautiful salad. Make everything a day ahead, and throw it together during your pit stop for a filling and nutritious lunch-a-go-go. Even my kiddos, who think they don’t like chard, annihilate this...
I made this slaw recently to take on a day trip with my family, and they ate it so quickly that I didn’t even get a bite! Good thing I packed other goodies, or I would have starved. (Well, we were 30 minutes from home, so I wouldn’t have starved. But I was getting...
