I did it! I went over to the dark side! I took a perfectly innocent head of Cauliflower and turned it into the most AMAZING veggie and ham Fried Rice and topped it off with rich flavorful boneless skinless chicken thighs.I only have one thing to say… “This is Cauliflower?!!!” It’s gonna rock your socks my friends! Bonus…it’s LOW CARB! What is happening to me!
Main Dishes
I absolutely adore Roasted Rotisserie Style Sticky Chicken. The kind you can order at your favorite restaurant, or purchase at your favorite market. Finding, and adapting, this recipe, that allows me to make it at home, was a huge “win”! Not only for me… but for all the chicks at this Nest! I know the “loves” at your NEST will enjoy this tender juicy, finger licking, chicken as much as we do.
As a Mom, and Grandma, I’m always looking for budget friendly dishes to make for our growing Nest of little grandchicks’s and their parents! My new Beef Smoked Sausage Casserole has it all! Delicious smoked beef sausage, hearty red potatoes, vegetables, smothered in one incredible rich creamy cheese sauce that will have ya wanting to lick the plate clean! This is 100% pure comfort food on a family friendly budget!
Confessions…This Nest is not loaded with traditional spaghetti lovers! (Including the head “chick”.) It’s true…I’m not a big lover of spaghetti. Oh, I made it while the kids were growing up and my husband loves it…but the rest of us? Eh! So I decided to go another direction…and let’s just say…everyone LOVED it!
I’ve been getting my “Italian on” the last week or so! Which is really interesting… because the only Italian running through my veins is when I eat pizza… or snarf down a piece of Tiramisu! Hmmm? Yep…I’ve been focusing on rich creamy sauces tossed with al dente pastas and delectable meats…like this Ah-mazing dish with it’s tender juicy Pork Tenderloin Medallions. Is it good? Let’s just say “somebody” had three servings…and it wasn’t me! Not because I didn’t want to…but because it was ALL GONE! lol You have got to try this one friends. It’s beyond delicious!
I’m always late to the party! Yep…I fought the “Low Carb” movement as long as I could. I decided if I was joining this party I was bringing my “A” game with this Salmon Bowl! Made on one baking sheet and served up in one bowl…this dinner for two is FANTASTIC! Have more than two? Double it! Easy Peasy! Get ready to be WOWED! This is not your typical “low carb” meal!
Winter is “cold and flu season”! I think everyone in my little country town is sick right now…including yours truly! I don’t know about you…but when I’m sick, I crave comfort food. I want a dish that wraps around me like a big puffy quilt and warms me from the inside out! Like this creamy delicious Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie. Chicken and vegetables topped with big fluffy cheddar biscuits! It will cure what ails ya!
I was never a huge fan of Tamales. Then I tasted my friends Tamales! Whoa..Game changer! I begged her to teach me how to make them! She took pity on me. Thank heavens! Now they’re a yearly tradition at this Nest. Yes there’s a little bit of prep and work to them, but if I can make them…YOU can make them!
I’ve got a GREAT alternative to Prime Rib this Holiday Season. I realize with growing families not everyone can afford to serve Prime Rib! Yikes!!! I wanted to create a main dish elegant and tasty enough for your Christmas dinner table, yet hearty enough for the meat lovers at your Nest. I think I hit the mark with this Pork Shoulder Roast with a Cranberry Apricot Glaze. It’s good my friends. It’s REALLY good!
I’m going to be busy in the kitchen cooking up a storm preparing for the “Big Day”! I’m sure I’ll have prepared way too much food and the refrigerator will be stuffed with leftovers. When we’re tired of Turkey Sandwiches, and reheated Turkey dinner…I’ll whip up this delicious comforting Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole. The addition of White sauce and Swiss Cheese changes it up just enough to make all those leftovers new and exciting!