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Like many of my recipes this is a simple make ahead meal that is big on taste on not on prep. If you like some heat to your food just add some hot sauce or chili flakes to the marinade. Serves 4 – 6 4 chicken Legs 4 bone in thighs 1 package wings 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 1 shallot roughly chopped 1 lemon cut into quarters 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil In a large bowl add all of the ingredients excluding the lemon. Squeeze the juice fromRead More →

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Soup is universally loved the world over. Making soup for me is soul satisfying and a limited effort yields many meals. These recipes rely on pantry staples. I prefer to use homemade stock, but if not available happily use store bought. All of these recipes are easily adaptable and can  be made vegetarian or even vegan by replacing chicken stock with vegetable stock.   Broccolli Corn & Cheddar Soup   1 head broccoli florets 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1 medium yellow onion diced 8 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon lemon juice salt pepper olive oil   In a small stockRead More →

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I love Enchiladas. This is an easy and simple play on the traditional format. Serve with a side of refried beans , rice (I like to make a version of Spanish Rice- recipe included below) and some avocado and you have a delish dinner in under an hour. Serves 6 Enchilada Pie 5 Large Tortillas 1 box Pomi Crushed Tomatoes 1 medium yellow onion diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 4 cups chicken shredded – I like to use a rotisserie bird for this 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 cups shredded jack and cheddarRead More →

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I’m usually about an hour behind everything I want to do and hungry. This is a simple and quick recipe that will satisfy you without taking forever .I love this recipe for the fact that it uses up leftover chicken- I hate to waste. You can adjust the heat of the ingredients accordingly. Serves 2 so just double or triple if you want to serve a group.   Honestly, when Im starved and running around like a crazy person I’ll eat both servings!   2 cups shredded roast chicken 1 can lager 1/2 cup green chilis jarred – you can use any type of greenRead More →

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This dish is the perfect fall comfort dish. The combination of Apples and Saurkraut are sweet and tangy and the Pork is fall apart tender. I served it with a side of buttery mashed potatoes & a Kale salad. Simple honest food at its best. Apple Cider Pork Chops Braised with Apples & Saucekraut 4 double cut pork chops 4 cups apple cider 1 2 inch piece of fresh ginger roughly cut 6 cloves of garlic crushed 8 apples cut into think sliced 1 cup sauerkraut salt pepper olive oil   The morning you plan to cook the pork chops in a large bowl addRead More →

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This is a wonderfully simple slow and low Pork dish that makes for some mind blowing tacos. I prefer to use the small corn tortillas since the corn flavor works beautifully with the pork. As far as toppings its really up to you. I’ve always been a fan of black beans and they pair well with pork, but again Tacos are personal. I do recommend making the pickled onions as its a great recipe to have and holds well in the fridge .   3 lb Pork sirloin or boneless pork shoulder * 1 bottle ginger beer 1 orange cut in half 1 yellow onionRead More →

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I love side dishes. Many times they are the favorite part of the meal for me. The great thing is that if you double the portions a heartier side can become the star of its very own meal. This recipe can be served as one dish – which makes for a wonderful vegetarian and vegan meal or keep the squash and beans separate and you have two lovely sides that work beautifully with Roasted Chicken. Either way it certainly gives you options. Roasted Spaghetti Squash w White Beans and Tomatillas   I Spaghetti Squash cut in half and cleaned out 1 can small white beansRead More →

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Life is crazy hectic and many times complicated, which is why I find so much pleasure in simple easy food. Food that is based on a handful of ingredients and is brought into it’s own usually with a long period of slow cooking. These recipes fill your home with a comforting smell that brings a calmness to everyone – even the most wild child. I like the frugality of these recipes as well. How very little expense can feed a crowd .They would also, be lovely for a casual gathering flushed out by some beautiful cheeses and a crusty loaf of bread, perhaps a greenRead More →

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This is one of my kiddos favorite dishes. Country Captain is a Southern Classic and there are a million different versions- this is my riff on it. It’s great for a make ahead dinner since its cooks for a bit and can be re-heated easily. Country Captain is also, a great way to introduce your children to curry. Serve on a Bed of Rice to catch all of the flavors and a Big Green Salad.   Serves 6 1 Chicken cut into 8 parts 1 package of chicken legs of thighs bone in 4 strips bacon diced 1 medium white onion diced 1 Red BellRead More →

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By the end of the week my fridge is a hodge podge of the weeks various meals. I love this breakfast in that it uses up all of those odds and ends in the best way. There are no wrong answers here. You would be hard pressed to find a veggie that does not work.  This dish is just as yummy hot out of the oven or room temperature , which is ideal for those lazy weekend mornings when everyone is moving to their own tempo.   Saturday Morning Eggs   1 small yellow onion diced 3 scallions trimmed and diced 1 cup cooked potatoesRead More →