Quinoa, Sweet Peppers, Arugula & Fig Salad with Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette
While no single food can supply all the essential life sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other in the plant or animal kingdom. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. This Quinoa, Sweet Peppers, Arugula & Fig Salad with Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette is a great way to try quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah).
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Fresh Fig, Burrata with Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Fresh Fig, Burrata with Basil and Balsamic Glaze is what you make when you have a fig tree with ripe figs and burrata. I served this and people were hesitant until they tried it. Let's just say it was gone in a flash.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Mozzarella, Orzo, and Snap Pea Salad
When you buy 3 pounds of mozzarella balls, this is one way to start to use them up - Mozzarella, Orzo, and Snap Pea Salad! This salad is fresh tasting and can be made in advance.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Dill Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Dill Sauce is great for a summer outdoor cookout. Pork tenderloin is relatively inexpensive and is very low in fat, so this makes a delicious healthful meal. Pork tenderloin and pork loin are very different cuts of meat. Pork tenderloins are longer and skinnier than pork loin and cook way faster.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ginger-Peach Shortbread Cobbler
One of our local supermarkets was giving away a box of peaches. This Ginger-Peach Shortbread Cobbler is incredible. The little shortbread cookies baked on top are sweet and crumbly. Serve it with some vanilla ice cream and your guests will love it!
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chicken Kabobs with Mushrooms and Peppers
My brother David is in town and he was kind enough to make dinner. Chicken Kabobs with Mushrooms and Peppers was what he came up with. He usually buys them already assembled, but they did not have any so he made it from scratch. It's a super healthy and easy meal to throw on the grill.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Parmesan Chicken, Broccoli and Rice
Parmesan Chicken, Broccoli and Rice is all done in one pan. This makes for easy clean up. It's also a family friendly recipe and delicious, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Steamed Gingered Broccoli
The blending of toasted sesame oil and ginger elevate the simplest dishes. This Steamed Gingered Broccoli takes little effort for big results. You can substitute other vegetables for the broccoli, green beans, sliced cabbage, carrots, kale, etc.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 5 Servings
Sesame Panko Baked Chicken Tenders with Japanese BBQ Sauce
This Sesame Panko Baked Chicken Tenders with Japanese BBQ Sauce is quick and easy. Instead of using just sesame seeds, I actually used Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend and panko. The Japanese BBQ sauce works perfectly with this chicken. I served it all with broccoli and Japanese sushi rice.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Roasted Red Potatoes with Lemon
These Roasted Red Potatoes with Lemon are full of lemony flavor and roasted until brown and crisp. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and make a great side dish with roasted chicken.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 6 Servings
