I’ve stated before that I’m not Catholic so I don’t really observe Mardi Gras or Ash Wednesday for religious reasons. However, I’ll take any excuse to eat Cajun inspired cuisine. It’s so delicious. And, if you do it right, it can be decently good for you a well. The trickiest part of Cajun food for …
It is African Heritage Week and Black History Month. What a great time to learn about other heritages and cultures through food. This week, I’ll be highlighting some dishes inspired by African flavors and seasonings. I hope you enjoy them! Today, it seems to be a fairly straightforward tomato and chicken stew, but then you …
My family always had a garden growing up. Tomatoes were one of the few vegetables we grew well. I’ll admit, I haven’t always loved tomatoes. For the most part, raw tomatoes aren’t my thing, unless it is in something. Cooked is a different story. This risotto is a great way to use enjoy all of …
Shortly after I got married, I was looking around for a rice pilaf recipe with some pizzaz. I didn’t want to always have to buy mixes at the store. However, a good recipe was somewhat hard to find. I finally stumbled upon this recipe in a cookbook, and it quickly became a staple at our …
One of my husband’s sisters is currently serving a mission for our church in Italy. She’s been gone for almost a year and half and comes home soon. Periodically, while she has been gone, we have tried to make at home or to eat at restaurants more authentic Italian dishes. We’ve tried some pizzas that …
You know those packaged rice and pasta side dishes, like Rice-a-Roni or the RiceSides? My family ate a fair amount of those growing up, and I remember loving them. My favorite was a rice pilaf that my mom would always serve with fish. It was very simple, but still seasoned and flavorful. I’ve always wanted …
Are you a plain rice or fried rice person with your Chinese food? I’m about 50/50. I prefer plain rice to put under my entrees, but I don’t feel completely satisfied without fried rice somewhere in the mix. Although lately, I feel like the fried rice I’ve been getting has been pretty lackluster and not …
If you are planning a Halloween dinner or just want to impress your family, look no further. During my freshman year of college, my roommates and I needed to make dinner for a big group date we were planning. One of my roommates raved about this pumpkin dinner her family would make. It was early …
A recipe for fried food seems out of place on a website for healthy recipes. But I’m sharing this recipe for several reasons. 1) You can enjoy everything in moderation. We love sesame chicken, but we only make this two or three times a year as a special treat. 2) If you are careful about …
My little girl isn’t the biggest fan of meat, but she will eat beans. While she enjoys them plain, the rest of us prefer a little more flavor. This dish hit a good balance – spicy enough for adults but not too spicy for kids. Beans are also cheap, which is nice for my food …
