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Apple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw (7/17/2016) - Who doesn’t like Coleslaw. It is a great summer food. The ideal food for a hot summer day. It is a great match for BBQ.
Avocado and Tomato Salad (3/25/2016) - This is one of our family’s favorite sides for Latino dishes. Its a light and flavorful side with the freshness of lime and cilantro. Easy, excellent avocado salad.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Bacon Wrapped Corn #Grill (7/7/2016) - On the 4th we had friend over for dinner and had Smoked Brisket. They brought the most delicious side dishes. I promised to share what they shared with us. Well they did. YES, they were all fabulous!! So here is the first:
Bagel Sandwich (3/25/2016) - This is one of our favorite quick and easy meals for lunch. We first enjoyed this sandwich when we lived in Kansas. There was a bagel shop there that we thoroughly enjoyed. It always brings back fond memories. To see a video on how to make this delicious and healthy sandwich, click here.
Baked Corn (5/25/2016) - We love corn on the cob but it does get a little boring to simply boil it. This is a nice alternative to that. It is lightly seasoned, moist and you even have a handle to hold if you leave the husks on and pull them back when you eat it. It’s delicious!
Basil Cherry Tomatoes (7/10/2016) - This is the last of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th. I love cherry tomatoes. Especially if they are as sweet and juicy as these were. Who would believe such a simple recipe could taste so good.
Bistec Encebollado – Steak and Onions (6/20/2016) - This is a classic Puerto Rican Dish. If that is your kind of food, than you will definitely want to try this recipe
Black Beans with Rice (7/20/2016) - This is a truly delicious way to make use of the last bit of a bone in ham. The ham bone create a wonderfully flavored broth. The beans make it thick and hearty.
Bolognese with Pasta (5/29/2016) - This delicious sauce is a true MEAT sauce with a rich wine based sauce. While it does have tomatoes it doesn’t use tomato sauce.
Bourbon Chicken (3/28/2016) - This is another faux favorite of so many. Why faux? Most think of Bourbon Chicken as a Cajun or Creole dish. It’s not. But who cares its delicious.
Bourbon Street Bacon Jam (7/2/2016) - I saw this really cool idea for Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam and Pancetta. I really wanted to give it a try but didn’t have time to order the Bacon Jam online. I thought about it a while and decided it would be fun to try and make a version using bourbon, kind of a … Continue reading Bourbon Street Bacon Jam
Bourbon Street Broccoli (3/25/2016) - This Southern Creole and Cajun dish turned out to be a success. We kind of wondered whether we would like it or not. The combination of tuna and broccoli sounded really weird. But it turned out to be good. Quite a nice surprise.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Apple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw (7/17/2016) - Who doesn’t like Coleslaw. It is a great summer food. The ideal food for a hot summer day. It is a great match for BBQ. Bacon Wrapped Corn #Grill (7/7/2016) - On the 4th we had friend over for dinner and had Smoked Brisket. They brought the most delicious side dishes. I promised to share what they shared with us. Well they did. YES, they were all fabulous!! So here is the first: Baked Corn (5/25/2016) - We love corn on the cob but it does get a little boring to simply boil it. This is a nice alternative to that. It is lightly seasoned, moist and you even have a handle to hold if you leave the husks on and pull them back when you eat it. It’s delicious!
Cajun-Style Grilled Foil Packets (7/25/2016) - You can’t go wrong with foil packets. They are a complete meal in one package. These are especially tasty.
Cashew Pork (3/25/2016) - This is a delicious new Thai favorite. It combines well with Lemon Rice with seasonal Vegetables
Chicken Black Bean and Avocado Salad (3/25/2016) - This is a nice go to recipe when you are in the mood for a light yet satisfying meal.
Chicken Enchilada (3/25/2016) - This is a nice Mexican comfort food. We usually make this as a casserole. Sometimes we use flour tortillas and role the enchiladas, put them in a casserole pan, top them with cheese and sauce and finally bake them.
Chicken Pepperoni Marinara (4/13/2016) - This is a nice go to recipe when you know your just not going to have the time to prepare a meal in the evening or you just don’t want to heat the house up since it make good use of a crock pot. Oh and the pepperoni turns bland chicken into a really scrumptious … Continue reading Chicken Pepperoni Marinara
Chicken Pot Pie (4/28/2016) - I love chicken pot pie but the store bought ones are always a let down. This version is about as easy as it gets. No need to make dough or bechamel sauce.
Chocolate Cherry Sauce (6/11/2016) - We ran across some fresh cherries and decided to try making some kind of dessert with them. This sauce was so fun to try and make and turned out so good. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Fish escabeche (Hot marinated fish) (6/13/2016) - Submitted on 6/13/2016 by Natascha for Latin week (week starting 6/19/2016) Author bio: I am a Canadian English teacher living in Spain. Cooking is my hobby! Natascha also has her own blog that we follow, Natascha’s Palace, where she posts many delicious recipes. Its a site well worth visiting. Thank you, Natascha Recipe country of origin: Peru Description: This is … Continue reading Fish escabeche (Hot marinated fish)ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Fajitas (6/1/2016) - Fajita is a ‘Texican’ term for little strips of meat. We love making fajitas, in particular, chicken fajitas. This is an easy and enjoyable meal to have at home. Everyone can individualize their own dish with the ingredients that they like. Try different toppings to keep it interesting. Fish escabeche (Hot marinated fish) (6/13/2016) - Submitted on 6/13/2016 by Natascha for Latin week (week starting 6/19/2016) Author bio: I am a Canadian English teacher living in Spain. Cooking is my hobby! Natascha also has her own blog that we follow, Natascha’s Palace, where she posts many delicious recipes. Its a site well worth visiting. Thank you, Natascha Recipe country of origin: Peru Description: This is … Continue reading Fish escabeche (Hot marinated fish)
Fried Green Peas (Жареный зеленый горох) (5/11/2016) - I saw this on PetersFoodAdventures and just had to give it a try. So glad we did. We loved it. His story about his grandparents frying this up is a great read you should take the time to read. You’ll want them too once you do.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Gallo Pinto (6/7/2016) - Submitted on 6/7/2016 by Anonymous for Latin Theme Week (the week of 6/19/2016) Author bio: A lover of all things Costa Rican. Recipe country of origin Costa Rica Description: You might call this the Costa Rican nation dish. Every restaurant has it on their menu. If you never had it you should. Only then will you understand all the … Continue reading Gallo Pinto
Garlic Green Beans (5/26/2016) - I’m always looking for a way to prepare fresh vegetables. This is so much better than the traditional boiled to mush or canned versions. True they are blanched in boiling water but just blanched. If done right they retain just the right amount of snap for a nice and tasty mouth feel.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (4/26/2016) - These are a rich and savory version of mashed potatoes. For a richer version use heavy cream. A warning is in order though be careful with the garlic. A little goes a very long way in this recipe.
Greek Salad (3/28/2016) - This is a delicious traditional Greek Salad, nice and tangy. Best when made with summertime garden fresh or farmers market vegetables. 
Green Chile (Left Overs) Frittata (3/28/2016) - This is a great way to use up leftovers. This recipe is great for either a brunch or breakfast. Video demo of this recipe is available here on our youtube page.
Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops (6/14/2016) - We love to grill. This is a really wonderful recipe, a little sweet, a little savory, a little smoky, a lot tasty. It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.
Grilled Summer Vegetables (6/14/2016) - Summer is definitely grilling season. This recipe is a great way to use whatever vegetable that is in season. It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.Kowloon Chicken (6/16/2016) - Submitted on 6/9/2016 by John for Asian Theme Week (the week of 6/26/2016) Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com Recipe country of origin Hong Kong Description: This is a simple Ginger and Pineapple Chicken dish named for the the ancient walled city of the same name in Hong Kong.
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup (6/11/2016) - Submitted on 6/9/2016 by John for Asian Theme Week (the week of 6/26/2016) Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com Recipe country of origin Thailand Description: I found this recipe on foodiecrush.com and thought it would be fun a try. This recipe is easily adaptable when it comes to the veggies. Sub in or add carrots, potatoes … Continue reading Slow Cooker Thai Chicken SoupABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Baked Ham with Cherry-Pineapple Glaze (7/11/2016) - We love ham…..who doesn’t This glazed ham is so delicious you want to eat the whole thing all at once. But don’t. You won’t be able to move. One of the great things about ham is really the left overs. They make lunches and dinners later in the week worth the wait.
Grilled Hamburgers (5/25/2016) - Who can resist a good barbecue grilled burger. We like ours simple. There is no need to add a whole lot of seasoning. Just use a good quality of meat grill and serve. Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops (6/14/2016) - We love to grill. This is a really wonderful recipe, a little sweet, a little savory, a little smoky, a lot tasty. It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.
Ham and Zucchini Frittata (7/13/2016) - Frittata’s are so delicious and versatile. They are a great way to utilize leftovers. This one uses leftover ham and zucchini from earlier in the week.
Smoky Haricots Verts and Mushrooms (7/8/2016) - So here is the second of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th. This was a delicious combination. Especially with the crisp green beans. There is nothing worse than mushy vegetables. Add the bacon and mushrooms and you have a hit.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Soleil Cream Sauce (5/30/2016) - Recently we took a trip to Stable Ridge Winery located on old route 66. We discovered a new wine, a lemon wine. They call it Soleil . As I sampled it I started thinking of how well this would work in a dish of some kind. This is what we came up with. Lemon Rice with Seasonal Vegetables (3/25/2016) - This is nice side dish which is so simple to make and the flavors, amazing!! There are some amazing things you can do to rice to give a real zip and a twist to a simple dish.
Lemon Spaghetti with Chicken (3/25/2016) - Tired of the usual tomato based spaghetti dishes. This is a delicious alternative to the same old same old pasta.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes (4/26/2016) - These are a rich and savory version of mashed potatoes. For a richer version use heavy cream. A warning is in order though be careful with the garlic. A little goes a very long way in this recipe.
Homemade Meatballs (6/13/2016) - Meatballs are so versatile. Put them on top of spaghetti, on a sandwich, what ever. They are great.
Mango Salsa (4/19/2016) - This is a nice light and refreshing alternative to that more traditional tomato based salsas. The jicama, with its crisp, potato like, texture, adds a great crunch to the salsa. It is also a wonderful vehicle for the other flavors. Jicama, like a potato, has little flavor of its own but absorbs the flavors of the … Continue reading Mango Salsa
Mongolian Beef (3/28/2016) - Interestingly Mongolian beef is not a traditional Mongolian dish. But is of Taiwanese origin. Still it is tasty To make the best homemade Mongolian beef, you need to do a couple of things
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole’ (6/14/2016) - Submitted on 6/13/2016 by John for Latin week (week starting 6/19/2016) Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com Recipe country of origin Mexico Description: Mole’ is a traditional Mexican dish. It is made with an interesting and delicious combination of chili and chocolate. This dish is ideal for a slow cooker yielding a dark rich sauce of complex flavors that … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Mole’ Smoky Haricots Verts and Mushrooms (7/8/2016) - So here is the second of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th. This was a delicious combination. Especially with the crisp green beans. There is nothing worse than mushy vegetables. Add the bacon and mushrooms and you have a hit.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Naan Pizza (4/25/2016) - We love pizza. This pizza is quick, simple and delicious. Instead of making the pizza dough from scratch it uses naan bread for the pizza base. Using naan bread not only saves time but it is great for portion control. Serves 4: 4 pieces Naan 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed 1 jar pizza sauce 4 … Continue reading Naan PizzaABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Crocked Orange Chicken (4/21/2016) - This is not your traditional fried restaurant fare. This is a healthier and easier version prepared in a crock pot. The combination of Orange and Ginger really flavor the chicken in a unique way. Top it with mandarin oranges, coconut and green onions and you have a delightful and refreshing entree
Oriental Pea Pods And Carrots (4/21/2016) - I don’t know why but healthy side dishes are always hard to come up with. This one is a great one that pairs with many Asian inspired dishes. Who would have ever believed Walnuts would be so good in an Asian dish. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Court Bouillon – Poaching liquid (7/14/2016) - Recently I was looking for different methods of using leftover vegetables, herbs and such when I stumbled across this recipe by Alton Brown. We haven’t tried this yet. In fact I don’t think we have ever poached anything other than an egg. But this looks like a very interesting way to infuse great flavor without adding … Continue reading Court Bouillon – Poaching liquid
Crock pot Bacon Cheese Potatoes (7/17/2016) - I was a bit dubious of this dish when I first saw it. Actually it turned out to be great. Should have know it has bacon in it. 🙂 Fried Green Peas (Жареный зеленый горох) (5/11/2016) - I saw this on PetersFoodAdventures and just had to give it a try. So glad we did. We loved it. His story about his grandparents frying this up is a great read you should take the time to read. You’ll want them too once you do.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes (5/24/2016) - In our house these potatoes are beloved by young and old alike. They are so, simple, healthy, and flavorful. Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops (6/14/2016) - We love to grill. This is a really wonderful recipe, a little sweet, a little savory, a little smoky, a lot tasty. It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.
Mexican Pizza (7/18/2016) - Mexican Pizza it one of the quickest, easiest dinners that can be had. The whole family loves them. This is a great faux version of the Taco Bell version of Mexican Pizza. Naan Pizza (4/25/2016) - We love pizza. This pizza is quick, simple and delicious. Instead of making the pizza dough from scratch it uses naan bread for the pizza base. Using naan bread not only saves time but it is great for portion control. Serves 4: 4 pieces Naan 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed 1 jar pizza sauce 4 … Continue reading Naan Pizza
Pad Grapow (Thai Basil Chicken) (5/10/2016) - We tried this recipe tonight. It was originally posted by TheRichmondAvenue We love Thai food and when I saw this I was intrigued by its simplicity and combination of flavors. It was so good I just had to capture it just in case the original post disappears.
Paprika Chicken (3/28/2016) - I love Paprika, especially a good smoked paprika. So I am really looking forward to trying this dish.
Peppered Pork Chops with Peach-Vinegar Glaze (5/24/2016) - Fruit and Pork are the perfect combination. This dish has so many possible variations regardless of the combination you choose it is always good.. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Garlic Roasted Potatoes (5/24/2016) - In our house these potatoes are beloved by young and old alike. They are so, simple, healthy, and flavorful.
Ranch Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Gravy (No Canned Soups) (5/17/2016) - This recipe for Ranch Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Gravy (No Canned Soups) was originally posted at whatsfordinnermoms.com by koolaidmoms. Please visit their site for a terrific description and better pictures We tried it and loved it. So I captured the recipe just to be sure I don’t loose it.
Rosemary Chardonnay Pork Chops (5/14/2016) - We found a wonderful Chardonnay Jelly that we just had to try. The vendor told us that it would make a great glaze for pork. So this is what we came up with. Give it a try and let me know what you think
Spanish Rice (5/19/2016) - Spanish rice is the perfect side dish for just about any Mexican food. This simple recipe uses chicken broth and fresh tomatoes to make a rich and creamy version.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Bistec Encebollado – Steak and Onions (6/20/2016) - This is a classic Puerto Rican Dish. If that is your kind of food, than you will definitely want to try this recipe Black Beans with Rice (7/20/2016) - This is a truly delicious way to make use of the last bit of a bone in ham. The ham bone create a wonderfully flavored broth. The beans make it thick and hearty.Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (6/13/2016) - Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is the only way to go. It is so much better and so so easy to make.
Shredded Pork Tacos (4/19/2016) - Who can resist a Taco. Especially with one as easy as this. Some things should be kept simple. Mmmmmmm
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga (6/12/2016) - Submitted on 6/12/2016 by John for Latin week (week starting 6/19/2016) Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com Recipe country of origin Mexico Description: Chicken Tinga is a simple dish that can easily be made in a slow cooker it consists of shredded chicken slowly cooked in a sauce of fresh ripe tomatoes, chipotle chilies and other spices. This dish … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Smoky Haricots Verts and Mushrooms (7/8/2016) - So here is the second of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th. This was a delicious combination. Especially with the crisp green beans. There is nothing worse than mushy vegetables. Add the bacon and mushrooms and you have a hit.
Smoky Mexican Pork Stir Fry (4/4/2016) - You might call this a fusion dish. A fusion of Asian and Mexican. Sounds strange but oh so delicious. In fact this is one of John’s all time favorites.
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein #healthy #recipe (4/14/2016) - Chow Mein means ‘fried noodles’, chow meaning ‘fried’ and mein meaning ‘noodles’. But this is one of the dishes we thought we would give a try in order to reduce the carbs in our diet coming via pasta or noodles. Another is the Smoky Mexican Stir Fry. Fortunately Spaghetti Squash when cooked properly provides a noodle … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein #healthy #recipe Spanish Rice (5/19/2016) - Spanish rice is the perfect side dish for just about any Mexican food. This simple recipe uses chicken broth and fresh tomatoes to make a rich and creamy version.
Spencer’s Revenge (5/12/2016) - Several years ago on a family outing our son, a preteen at the time, fell. As he reached out to break his fall his hand landed on a Prickly Pear Cactus. It was a sad occasion but we decided to try and have some fun with it. So, when I found out about a recipe … Continue reading Spencer’s RevengeABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Basil Cherry Tomatoes (7/10/2016) - This is the last of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th. I love cherry tomatoes. Especially if they are as sweet and juicy as these were. Who would believe such a simple recipe could taste so good. Bolognese with Pasta (5/29/2016) - This delicious sauce is a true MEAT sauce with a rich wine based sauce. While it does have tomatoes it doesn’t use tomato sauce. Pad Grapow (Thai Basil Chicken) (5/10/2016) - We tried this recipe tonight. It was originally posted by TheRichmondAvenue We love Thai food and when I saw this I was intrigued by its simplicity and combination of flavors. It was so good I just had to capture it just in case the original post disappears. Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga (6/12/2016) - Submitted on 6/12/2016 by John for Latin week (week starting 6/19/2016) Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com Recipe country of origin Mexico Description: Chicken Tinga is a simple dish that can easily be made in a slow cooker it consists of shredded chicken slowly cooked in a sauce of fresh ripe tomatoes, chipotle chilies and other spices. This dish … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
Thai Noodles (5/18/2016) - I don’t know if this recipe is really an authentic Thai recipe. But we were told it was. Not to long after we got married an older couple used to invite us over on the weekends for dinner and games. He was friends with a Thai Restaurant owner and got him to share one of … Continue reading Thai Noodles
Tiffany’s Taco Soup (3/26/2016) - One of our families favorite recipes. Shared with me by my friend Tiffany. And it is super easy to make.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad (4/18/2016) - This is a traditional Caprese Salad with a little bit of a twist in that it uses a nice red wine vinaigrette instead of the traditional balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dress it.Tomato Basil Cream Chicken (4/30/2016) - This is copied from nourishedpeach.com. This was so good I wanted to capture it just in case something happened to the original post. See this post for the full directions with pictures and a great description.
Tomatoes with Basil-Garlic Bread (5/5/2016) - This is almost like a little Margarita Pizza. It’s so tasty it’s almost addictive. But it is so easy to make. It pairs wonderfully with our Tuscan soup.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Grilled Summer Vegetables (6/14/2016) - Summer is definitely grilling season. This recipe is a great way to use whatever vegetable that is in season. It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.
Vegetable Stir Fry (3/25/2016) - This is a little more challenging dish to make. There is quite bit of vegetable prep involved. Lots cutting and chopping but a fairly quick cook wants the prep is done. With careful vegetable prep this makes a beautiful dish. We have also prepared a video of making this dish.
Vegetable Stock – Budget Friendly (7/12/2016) - It seems like every time we go grocery shopping we have to toss out a few leftover vegetables that have started to go limp after two weeks in the fridge. Not much, just a few stalks of celery, a handful of baby carrots. Maybe a little parsley. It also seems like an awful waste to … Continue reading Vegetable Stock – Budget Friendly
Vegetables with Spicy Honey Peanut Sauce (4/15/2016) - This is a delicious Thai inspired way to server vegetables. However, with the Cilantro and Pepper it can also be paired well with certain Latin based dishes for a bit of a fusion flare.
Vinaigrette (4/18/2016) - This is a nice Vinaigrette made with ‘real’ ingredients. The store bought version just can’t compare. Great on traditional salads or even a Caprese Salad.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Whipped Sweet Potatoes (4/5/2016) - Decadent! Decadent is all you can say about these. With heavy cream and real butter what else can you say. They are excellent and so tasty. You may even recognize the taste of this recipe. It is a replica recipe I found someplace on the internet about a year ago. It claims to replicate a … Continue reading Whipped Sweet PotatoesABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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Zucchini Pancakes (5/2/2016) - I just had to capture this recipe. I originally saw this posted by PassionCook When I saw this recipe I thought what a fun way to use Zucchini. But I was unsure how the family would feel about it. Well they LOVED it. They actually raved about it. It didn’t make a whole lot 4-5 … Continue reading Zucchini PancakesABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Other (Top)
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