Cornish Game Hens seasoned with a rub of chili powder, Kosher salt, lime zest and juice and EVOO; then roasted until golden brown. Our daughter loves cornish game hens or "little chickens" as she liked to call them when she was younger. My husband and I like them, but it's not something I make often. Since shopping has been a little difficult lately, I get what I can, when I can and purchased some cornish hens at my local grocer. Of course, I wanted to try a new way to ... Read More about Chili Lime Roasted Cornish Hens
Cheesy Meatloaf
This meatloaf made with lean ground beef, shredded Cheddar cheese, and Panko breadcrumbs is super cheesy, moist and delicious! If you're looking for simple weeknight meals that the whole family will love, this Cheesy Meatloaf is it! This recipe first came about when I was making hamburgers last Summer. Most of the time, we just use ground beef and form them into patties before grilling. However, since I prefer my burgers more on the well done side they tend to dry ... Read More about Cheesy Meatloaf
Garlic Basil Butter
Add this Garlic Basil Butter to crusty, warm Italian bread for a delicious side that goes perfectly with your favorite pasta dish! Honestly, I don't eat much bread and rarely eat sandwiches so there is really no need. So when I do splurge, I prefer a nice, crusty Italian or Ciabiatta heated up in the oven; then dip it in extra virgin olive oil with a little salt and pepper. Which was what I was planning to do with this particular loaf of bread until I looked at my fresh basil and ... Read More about Garlic Basil Butter
Balsamic BBQ Sauce
This BBQ sauce made with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, mustard and fresh rosemary tastes great on grilled chicken, beef or pork. When I first started this blog back in 2011, I used to share full meals in one post. It was great to see a full menu option; however, you couldn't easily find a specific recipe that way. As I've been going through some old posts, I came across this recipe for Balsamic BBQ Sauce that I used on a rib eye steak. Since I didn't even ... Read More about Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Heirloom Tomato Salad
This simple to make Heirloom Tomato Salad made with fresh oregano and onion in a white vinaigrette is one of my favorite recipes. Simple is always best and this recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad is one of those that can be made in minutes. For those of you that don't know, I live in New Jersey. You can read more about me here, but as you all know NJ is the garden state. And along with every garden comes fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.When in season, I prefer to use ... Read More about Heirloom Tomato Salad
Honey Roasted Garlic Grilled Pork Chops
Boneless center cut pork chops marinated in a honey and roasted garlic vinaigrette; then grilled are super tender and delicious. Since we try not to eat a lot of beef during the month, we tend to eat boneless center cut pork chops at least once a week. After all, it is the other white meat right? That's why I'm always looking for a new way to experiment with them and came up with these Honey Roasted Garlic Grilled Pork Chops. The weather has started to get nice here in ... Read More about Honey Roasted Garlic Grilled Pork Chops