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