Course: Main Dish

Spring Ahead–Spring, Salmon & Shrimp

Ah, Spring. For many of us, it’s the season we wait for with most anticipation.  Not only because of the change in weather, but the...

Porter-Braised Chicken Thighs

Fall needs to hurry up and get to South Texas! In the meantime, I’m trying to force the cooler weather with warm & hearty dishes...

Best Crock Pot Shredded Pork EVER

BBQ means many things to many people. But in my book, pork is king.  And this ridiculously simple Shredded Crock Pot Pork is the best...

Fall Squash Mac & Cheese

It’s that time of year when we all reach for comfort food! But even if you don’t love cooler weather like I do, you’ll be...

BBQ Grilled Shrimp

I grew up eating all manner of fish from the Midwest.  Bass, perch, pickerel, smelt–I ate them all, and all year ’round, too.  My dad...

Health(ier) Avocado Chicken Salad

Chicken salad can be boring and full of bad-for-you ingredients.  But not this version. Try this Health(ier) Avocado Chicken Salad and you’ll never go back...

Summer Bounty Zucchini Cakes

So much seasonal produce, so little time. But I am bound to use as much of the beautiful zucchini as quickly as I can snag...

Farmers Market Finds: Grilled Garlic Scapes

Garlic. In dressings. In marinades. On grilled bread. On salads. Pretty much, if garlic is the main flavor, I’m in. And no other place in...

Orzo-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tired of the regular old side dishes this time of year? Head to the local farmers’ market or produce section and grab a beautiful acorn...

Summer Chicken Paillard

This simple and delicious dish of Chicken Paillard (“paillard” is French for “pounded really flat”) may sound fancy, but will be done in a flash. ...