Main Dishes

Classic Lamb Shepherd’s pie. Tender lamb and colorful vegetables combined in a savory red wine gravy and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Loaded with garden fresh vegetables, summer veggie couscous and sauteed tilapia pair remarkably with garnacha wine. #GarnachaDay #LoveGarnacha In honor of this year’s Garnacha Day I am teaming up with Wines of Garnacha to bring you this Mediterranean dish inspired by Tarla Mediterranean Grill, in Napa, CA. Sauteed tilapia, garden fresh vegetables, lemon dill couscous, and of course Garnacha wine. The …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillPorkLikeASteak #CollectiveBias Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf: Bone-in pork chops and succulent shrimp pair with an amped-up hollandaise sauce for a fun spin on summer grilling.  As we head towards the end of summer, our evenings get busier …

Renee Nicole’s bacon avocado burger isn’t just any burger. It’s six layers of flavor, with flame grilled beef, served on a pillowy soft bun. This is how we do burgers. ***This post is not sponsored, but some of the links within this page are affiliate links. The price you pay does not change, but I …

This post has been sponsored by Honest Cooking in association with Santa Rita Wines and Badia Spices. All opinions are mine alone. #120DaysofSummer Summertime is grilling time and this tri-tip with pineapple mango red pepper salsa is sure to impress. Forget the heat, get out of the kitchen and get grilling! There are only 120 …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #CollectiveBias Tender, tangy, and subtly sweet, these marinated citrus glazed pork chops are a great solution for your weeknight dinner dilemma.  We’ve all been there. It’s been a long day, everyone is hungry, slightly moody, and no one …

***This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlackBoxSummer #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older.*** Crusted with brown sugar and spices then grilled on a wine soaked cedar plank, this garam masala cedar plank salmon is smoky sweet and sure …

This balsamic honey dijon pulled pork is slathered in a sweet and tangy sauce, then roasted for 6 – 8 hours in the slow cooker. Lots of flavor, little effort. ***This post is not sponsored, but you may find affiliate links within this page. The price you pay does not change, but I may make …

California steak salad: loaded with tender steak, crunchy greens, juicy strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and topped with a bright, zingy citrus vinaigrette. The weather here today says that winter is back. It’s dreary, rainy, and cold, but the calendar says spring and I can think of no better way to welcome in the new season than with …

Jumbo scallops, lightly seasoned and perfectly seared make the perfect finish for this sage browned butter seared scallop pasta. It’s simply a delectable dish that makes the perfect special occasion dinner for two. With a 20 minute prep time, this one leaves you more time to spend with the one you love. Try it for …

Pasta, spinach, cheese, and meaty tomato sauce all combine to make these hearty (but healthier) spinach lasagna rolls.  Spinach, cheese, rich tomato sauce, and real lasagna noodles. Comfort in a bowl and on a fork. I’ll be the first to admit, that with all this cheese – three kinds – it’s not exactly healthy. However, it does …

Tender marinated steak, flash grilled over high heat and topped with salsa, guacamole, shredded cheddar, and a sweet and spicy sriracha sauce. Top with guacamole, salsa, and cheese for steak tacos that will please a couple or please a crowd.  I have a confession. James was traveling last week, so I had the pleasure of …

Everyone loves a quick weeknight dinner that can be passed off as gourmet. These thinly sliced pork chops cook up in just minutes, leaving you time to make an amazing pan gravy and still have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Add in a bottle of Beaujolais with a side or two, …

With a little planning these slow cooker chicken tacos make for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe makes just the chicken meat.  This recipe is one of the quickest and easiest I have in my line up. It takes about 5 minutes to throw in the slow cooker and another 15 to shred the chicken, …