Dinner

Easy and quick dinner ideas to help you get an a healthy dinner on the table fast!

  • Dinner,  Main Dishes,  Starters & Sides,  Uncategorized

    Sweet & Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

    It’s about Day 7 of our Shelter In Place order here in Illinois.  I honestly can say that it hasn’t been all that bad.  I’ve gotten to do (as you probably noticed) a lot more frequent blog posts, got to do lots and lots of cooking and baking, I’ve been running everyday.  It’s not all that bad…..(ask me again next week!).  So, I took a little break from all the baking and sweets to make another comfort food dish with a twist.  Sweet & Spicy Macaroni and Cheese.  The original inspiration for this recipe came from a recipe from Deschutes Brewery.  They use heavy cream and sweet chili sauce and…

  • Breakfast,  Breakfast & Brunch,  Dinner

    Green Shakshuka

     This weekend I made Shakshuka (pronounced  shack shoe ka) and whenever I say it, I say it to the tune of “Brown Sugar” by the Rolling Stones….you just did too, didn’t you?  Anywho,  if you google Shakshuka  you’ll find a bazillion recipes for it, and lots of discussion about it’s true origins.  Traditionally, Shakshuka is a spicy tomato and pepper dish with cooked eggs, but I decided to try out a green version using tomatillos and spinach.  It might seem a bit complicated but it actually comes together pretty easily (after you do a little chopping and processing).   It’s a great brunch dish, or even a weeknight dinner.  Let…