Our Greek Turkey Burgers are big on savory Mediterranean flavors! Topped with fresh veggies, feta, and our delicious homemade tzadiki sauce, these light, juicy burgers are perfect anytime you want a healthy, satisfying meal. Greek Turkey Burgers have become one of our favorite go-to meals; not only do they check all the flavor boxes, but they're also budget-friendly and take only a few minutes to put together. Start to finish, you can be biting into these tasty Mediterranean-inspired burgers … [Read more...]
Walnut-Citrus Tuna Hand Pies
These savory Walnut-Citrus Tuna Hand Pies are easy to make, super-tasty, and can be enjoyed warm or cold. They are naturally portable, making them perfect for a school lunches, a quick meal, or a last-minute picnic. These savory tuna turnovers are just the thing when you want something special for your next sack lunch. Citrusy notes from orange and lemon complement and enhance the tuna flavor, and walnuts add both texture and rich flavor. These little pillows of deliciousness are fast, … [Read more...]
Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad (Applebee’s Copycat Recipe)
This light, delicious Thai Shrimp Salad combines spicy grilled shrimp, fresh edamame, crunchy almonds, and crispy wonton strips under an amazing Sweet & Spicy Peanut Sauce and a light, bright Chili-lime Vinaigrette. Our Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad (inspired by Applebee's seasonal salad of the same name) makes a wonderfully satisfying meal that can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Not only is … [Read more...]
Chicken Saag (Spinach Chicken Curry)
Chicken Saag (Spinach Chicken Curry) is a delicious, aromatic blend of spinach, chicken, and warm spices. Easy to make and ready in less than an hour, this creamy simmered curry is destined to be a new family favorite! In late 20th-century Portland, before the renaissance of food carts and pop-up cuisine, Saturday Market food stalls and mall food courts were about as exotic as food got. Especially if you were young and on a tight budget. Throughout the nineties and early noughties, my … [Read more...]
Perfect Soft-Boiled Scotch Eggs (Air Fryer Recipe)
Scotch Eggs - crisp, savory sausage encasing creamy soft-boiled eggs - are quintessential British pub faire; perfect for brunching, munching, and picnicking. Now you can easily make perfect Scotch Eggs at home in your air fryer! What is a Scotch Egg? In its most basic form, a Scotch egg is a soft or hard-boiled egg wrapped in ground sausage, then coated with bread crumbs and baked or deep fried. Scotch eggs have a long history in London and beyond as a tidy, handheld snack item; … [Read more...]
Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (from Scratch)
Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food! Start with a rotisserie chicken for easy prep (or roast your own); then add savory roasted vegetables and our easy homemade chicken stock, then top it all off with a tender, flaky herbed pie crust. Perfection! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Making Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (from scratch) is a labor of love. The ultimate of comfort foods, it is a meal made for cozy Sunday suppers and … [Read more...]
Em’s Sweet & Spicy Black Beans with Bacon
Slightly sweet and adaptably spicy, these Black Beans with Bacon are savory perfection! The recipe is downright bulletproof, too: fast, flexible, and so easy to make! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Our daughter Em makes the best black beans ever! She's been making them about once a week for the past few months, and we have been devouring them - for breakfast, lunch and dinner! When I asked Em if she'd mind sharing her recipe, she … [Read more...]
Caribbean Chicken Stew
This rich, warmly spiced Caribbean Chicken Stew is - without question - one of the most delicious, satisfying, flavorful chicken stews you'll ever eat! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. This Caribbean Chicken Stew is one of our very favorite family meals! Not only is it easy to make and dependably delicious, but it's economical too; making it perfect for a gathering of friends or a cozy family meal any night of the week. A simple … [Read more...]
Grilled Honey Glazed Salmon (with Ginger & Orange)
Fresh ginger and orange make the natural salmon flavor shine in this amazing Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner; fancy enough for a celebration! You just can't beat the taste of freshly grilled salmon! We eat it regularly at our house, and this amazing grilled Honey Glazed Salmon, marinated with fresh ginger and orange, is one of our all-time favorite salmon recipes. The prep for this Honey Glazed Salmon is super easy! Just mix up the marinade and let your … [Read more...]
Mom’s Sourdough Hotcakes (Sourdough Pancakes)
This is my Mom's recipe for Sourdough Hotcakes. Crisp, light, and slightly tangy, these delicious Sourdough Pancakes make an easy breakfast or brunch. (They're also a great way to use your leftover sourdough starter!) This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. I guess I was around four the first time I remember having sourdough pancakes. We were staying up at Mister and Missus Houston’s vacation place up on the mountain between Rhododendron and … [Read more...]
