Leftovers give me a chance to play around a bit with fusion cuisine. But before you click away and think this is too fussy, consider the smiles on the faces of your family when you present macaroni and cheese burritos for dinner!
Sometimes when cool weather blows in, we talk a lot about layering our clothing to keep warm and cozy. The same concept can be applied to dinner! Enjoy a hearty dinner that will delight everyone at the table when you enjoy a layered nacho dish that uses tater tots as its foundation.
Caramel apples, apple dip, even apple pie are all around. Try mixing things up a bit without losing sight of the traditional with a crumble bar featuring apples paired with the flavors of maple syrup and butter toffee.
If you're finding yourself at a loss for how to up the festivity of mornings in the post-Christmas lull, try making a batch of decadent eggnog waffles for breakfast and watch the sparkle return in a flash!
Did I mention I enjoy soup and other great comfort food in January? The holidays are in our rear view mirrors and Old Man Winter has us in his clutches. Fight back with lots of wonderful soups, including a creamy parsnip bisque with super crunchy kettle chip croutons!
Biscuits and gravy get a makeover when cheese-filled waffles stand in for the biscuits. This fun set of recipes will have you waiting for the weekend even more than usual!
Peanut butter is a great companion to jelly in a sandwich or a wonderful dessert ingredient, but it isn't always considered part of the savory dish team. Change that up with a spicy, crunchy chicken dish that adds an element of spicy-sweet peanut butter sauce to the mix.
There's something so very satisfying about being able to layer items in a big pan, give it about an hour in the oven, and have dinner ready. It seems almost like cheating, but I prefer to call it finding creative ways to cook!
When it's time for brunch and you just don't want another quiche or pancake, mix it up a bit with a batch of spicy breakfast enchiladas. Whether on their own or as part of a festive brunch buffet, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Sometimes I come across something on the Internet that I can't help but share with readers. This time around, I'm pointing out a series of amazing kitchen charts that will help take the guesswork out of everything from cutting vegetables to setting the table.
When things get busy, pasta often comes to the rescue. But if spaghetti and marinara is a bit too predictable for you, give a miso-infused bowl of noodles swimming with crisp vegetables and tender chicken a try.
Summer is about taking it slow, but schedules still get busy and if that's going to happen, dinner needs to be quick and easy at least some of the time. Get a fantastic summer salad that fits the bill and is healthy and enough to make your mouth water.
Summer is the perfect time of the year to take advantage of plump, juicy stone fruit. And having a simple cake that's studded with some of these gems is sure to wow friends and family alike. Time to make Ginger-Plum Cake!
Combining the cool, crisp ingredients typical of a great salad with spicy, tender chicken makes for a lovely summer salad. What's more, you can make several parts of it ahead of time and keep your kitchen cool in the evening heat!
It's hard to get more comforting than chicken soup, but it's also easy to end up in a rut with it. Banish the thought by taking your favorite comfort food on a trip around the world. Thai Chicken Soup is here to warm you from within.
Sometimes, you want a dessert that's sweet and satisfying, but also just a little good for you. What better way to hit all those spots than by using flavorful fruit? Get a simple bar recipe that uses a nutritional and taste sensation power-combo: peaches and blueberries.
It's a great time of the year to enjoy delicious apples in everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert. And when it comes to dessert, one of the simplest and most traditional ways to enjoy them is in an apple crisp topped with ice cream and a warm apple cider sauce.
Sometimes seasons like this have us rushing and feeling like there's not enough time. So when a perfect autumn dessert like baked apples presents itself and promises less than 10 minutes of prep time, grab hold of that recipe and make it again and again!
Since Turkey Day, there's a southwestern feel to my posts. Maybe I'm leaning in that direction because Tex-Mex flavors don't often factor into our fall and winter holiday menus. And while I'm all for tradition and enjoying sentimental meals, sometimes I just want tacos.
'Tis the time of the year when time is in short supply and quick, easy meals are a must. But before you order pizza delivery, consider one of our many slow cooker or pasta dishes. Look in our archives. Plus, in less than 20 minutes, you can have warm rolls filled with melted cheese to enjoy alongside them. Need I say more?
Canned soups make casseroles a snap and I admit I've used them before. But when making a casserole without them is this easy and delicious, you might decide to can the cans from now on. Get ready to see casseroles in a whole new light!
If you want to get more fruit in your diet, but are also finding yourself shivering and looking for some comfort food, look no further. Imagine a morning filled with the aroma of maple-roasted pears and the crunch of granola and almonds. Then pull up your chair to the breakfast table!
Anyone that's a fan of buffalo wings should give this fun pizza pie a try. It's easy to put together, but will have you looking for other ways to combine your favorite game day foods and snacks!
February is a month filled with a lot of sweets. If you are looking for something a little less saccharin and a bit more grownup, try enjoying some delightful black forest mini-cakes. Dark chocolate gets infused with cherries and port and then topped with a great whipped cream-buttercream combination.
If you are looking for an elegant dinner idea for Valentine's Day but want to avoid the expected dishes, why not try surf and turf … in a bowl surrounded by crisp-tender vegetables, flavorful noodles, crunchy fried garlic, and a touch of heat? Grab your chopsticks, this is one amazing dish!
When I don't really feel like cooking, I am also usually not feeling like going out or buying food either. So I solve my dilemma by putting together a quick pasta meal that comes together in about the same time it takes to cook and drain a pot of pasta. Presto! Dinner's done.
Picnic season is upon us and it's time to work great portable meal ideas into our regular rotation here at Seasoned Cooking. With more sunshine and warmth on the way, we're serving up Thai Chicken Wraps this time around.
Boneless pork chops are too easy to dry out to the point of tasting like sawdust. Instead, give them the light treatment and serve them topped with amazing onions caramelized and coated in a balsamic glaze. Chops never had it so good!
When my daughter's favorite cafeteria offering inspires dinner, everyone wins. Get a delicious, healthy salad recipe that blends a lot of fun with a lot of flavor and get dinner on the table in about a half an hour.
The final installment in our series on great side dishes for the summer focuses on an overlooked ingredient that's perfect for summer salads. I'm talking about one of my kitchen powerhouses: Israeli couscous.
