I love corned beef! Maybe it’s because my maiden name is Fogerty and one of my ears is pointy like a leprechaun’s. Maybe I love it because I’m from Chicago and I share the pride of the Irish with … Continue reading
Homemade Corned Beef
Category Archives: Dinner
Citrus Avocado Chicken – Winter’s Gift
Winter gives me two things that I love enough that I am willing to forgive her for all her harshness. She gives me skiing, the most fun you can have in a blizzard; I think the sensation of zipping down … Continue reading
Chicken Pesto Quinoa
This has become my go-to one-bowl-wonder meal. Chicken pesto quinoa is an easy 30-minute meal that will have your kids finishing their pasta-free meal faster than you can believe. Feel free to ad-lib with the ingredients to fit your veggie preferences. … Continue reading
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Quick, take this test true/false test to see if these shrimp tacos are the right meal for you tonight: a) I think shrimp is delicious. b) Tacos are such a great weeknight fuss-free meal. c) Cilantro + avocado + lime … Continue reading
Tostadas with Recipe for Best Ever Refried Beans and Red Sauce
These tostadas may be the most delicious Mexican food to come out of your kitchen. I know that you are thinking that you don’t need a recipe for tostadas, but you do. And this is it. This is why: there … Continue reading
Chicken Chili
If you are looking for a hearty but mostly healthy, fuss-free Superbowl main dish, you’ve come to the right place. This chili is full of flavor and made with chicken so you can feel slightly better about splurging on some … Continue reading
Bacon and Pepper Jack Strata
I have to admit starting to cook again after the holidays was a bit overwhelming. All the over eating kind of turned me off food for a bit. So, I went to the library and picked out some new cookbooks, … Continue reading