I am always crossing that line in between chef and dad, gourmet vs everyday, smoked bbq vs oven baked bbq. Sometimes hard to be honest, because when I want to go above and beyond, I can’t.. It’s not practical. So for the practical family out there I made a few oven roasted recipes for your…
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Grilled Chicken Recipe with Vegetables and Quinoa
I’ve been trying to keep things a bit easier lately with meal prep and cook times. I suppose I’ll have to wait to go all out for my next get together, but for feeding the family, I’e been scaling things back a bit. Of course don’t get that confused with boxed foods and pre cooked…
Spicy Mexican Stew Recipe with Chicken and Rice
I am always looking to try new things. Let me clarify, I am always looking to try easy things when it comes to putting food on the table every night for my family. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to rush anything or do any thing ½ way but I’m also not looking to…
Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Believe it or not, at times, I can’t think of one thing to cook for dinner for the family. I have millions of things flowing through my head, but not one of them sounds good or makes sense to even make. There are even times where my brain is literally dead and I literally can’t…
Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken
So what do you do when you have a ton of leftover southwest rubbed and grilled chicken? You make a salad of course! Really this dish was just about utilizing some more leftovers to carry over the cooked southwest chicken. The only thing I had to do was literally open up a can of black…
Southwest Grilled Chicken with Ham and Potato Hash
Nothing more to say than I had a ton of random leftover ingredients which then became a ham and potato hash. I had cut up ham left over from Easter, I had 1 sweet potato, a bunch of yukon potatoes and some bell peppers, so heck why not? Also not too mention it was nice…
BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe with Balsamic Onions and Slaw
Man oh man did I enjoy making and eating this. I can’t even tell you how anti slow cooker I used to be, but gosh are they so efficient and mindless to use. This recipe consists of few ingredients and thanks to the slow cooker the bbq pulled chicken recipe came out fantastic! It doesn’t…
Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe with Garlic
When all else fails and I can’t think of a dang thing to make for dinner for the family I often turn to this Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe with Garlic. It’s quick, it’s easy and the family always seems to love it. Oh yeah, it’s really cheap to make! The great part about this dish…
Chicken Shawarma Recipe
There is a great little place in Chicago called Olive Mediterranean Grill that makes some really good Chicken Shawarma,, so I figured I would take a stab at it. If you are looking to impress a crowd of folks with some huge flavor then you’ve found the right recipe. Really simple to make and man…
Easy Greek Salad Recipe with Roasted Chicken
Sometimes you just need a refreshing salad loaded with nutrients to cut into your weekly routine of protein, fast food and junk to feel better. There have literally been days where I would eat like crap and literally feel terrible all day because my body was running on garbage. We are an on the go…
Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans with Lemon
One of the biggest questions I get from folks is what they should serve their main dish with. I always say that it depends on what you like, what’s in season and how crazy do you want to get. However, this recipe would compliment just about anything with it’s simple flavors consisting of garlic and…
Pork Chops with Homemade Apple Sauce
You know what’s better than pork chops and applesauce that your grandma used to make? Double thick pan roasted pork chops with a homemade apple sauce that you can make for dinner tonight! You will be amazed at how easy this recipe is to make and in how short of time. The applesauce was so…
Mexican Frittata with Salsa Fresca
I’ve recently partnered up with the NFRA (National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association) to make some killer recipes that scale from appetizers all the way to dessert, but I’m kicking it off first with the most important meal of the day. There is nothing like a hearty breakfast that is loaded with flavor and with…
Corn Meal Pancakes with Honey
OMG do I love pancakes!! Seriously, even when they’re bad they’re good and these Corn Meal Pancakes with Honey will literally slap your tongue silly. It is literally like an oral orgasm when you eat these they are that good! The combination of flavors just compliment each other so well that really there isn’t much else…
Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Beer
As it gets close to St. Patricks Day I was trying to figure out what it is I should make. Bangers and Mash, Fish ‘n’ Chips, a twisted variation of Corned Beef, I really had no idea until I woke up and it was sub 30 degrees. If you’ve been hanging around me for a…
Soba Noodle Bowl with Sriracha and Ginger Lemon Broth
So I had a ton of left over roasted and slow cooked chicken from the cassoulet the other night and decided to use it up in this Soba Noodle Bowl with Sriracha and Ginger Lemon Broth. You want flavor, you’ve got it with all of the vegetables, poached egg and chicken that soak up the ginger…
Tomato Soup Recipe and Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto
Nothing reminds me of cold winters growing up in Michigan more than mom’s tomato soup and grilled cheese. While that was a can of soup, some wonder bread and cheese, it was always so comforting and delicious. This Tomato Soup Recipe and Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto is definitely my moms recipe on steroids, but I suppose…
Chicken Pizza Recipe with Olives and Artichokes
Try this delicious full flavored Mediterranean Chicken Pizza Recipe that is sure to be a family favorite!
Slow Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Recipe with Tomatoes
As you know, I’ve been on a bit of a Slow Cooker kick ever since I bought one a few months back. It is hands down the easiest cooking method for families that are on the go, and this Slow Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Recipe with Tomatoes is the perfect dish for a crazy lifestyle!…
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Man when it’s cold out all I can think of is eating hot soup, sitting by the fire and reading a book or watching a movie… Let’s be honest I have a 19 month old, I watch a movie!! My wife is obsessed with lemon and chicken soup so I whipped up this Slow Cooker Lemon…
Easy Beef Wellington Recipe
Is there anything more classic than an Easy Beef Wellington Recipe? Every chef, and celebrity chef, has done it so I figured I’d whip one to showcase it. This Easy Beef Wellington Recipe is a very classic take on the dish, without many variations. A lot of these old school classic dishes are really tedious, and…
Spicy Fettucini Pasta with Red Pepper Cream Sauce
If you are looking for a looking for a pasta with a little kick then be sure to make this Spicy Fettucini Pasta with Red Pepper Cream Sauce!
Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
I am on a slow cooker kick lately and if you want to know why, READ HERE. The best part about making this Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Noodle Soup is that most of the ingredients just happened to be on sale at the grocery store. I mean even the little cans of baby corn…
Rotisserie Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Is there anything more comforting than Macaroni and Cheese? I don’t think so. So simple, so tasty, and so heart warming, and with a little rotisserie chicken thrown in the mix, it adds a little more sustenance to this dish. Feel free to swap out some cheeses with your favorites. Try using a simple cheddar…
