LUNCH
QUICK BRAISED SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes The combination of a pan-fry followed by a quick braise gives these sausages a deeper flavor than either cooking method alone. This is one of my favorite recipes to make when we are low on groceries and...
PUTTANESCA PORK CHOPS
MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Puttanesca sauce was a staple on the menu at both of the Italian restaurants I worked in over the years. In Italian, puttanesca literally translates to “whore.” That was always a fun thing to explain to...
PEANUT CHICKEN ZOODLE BOWL
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 15 minutes There are few things I love more than a bright, colorful plate of food. All the flavors in this dish come together in perfect harmony, and the peanut sauce on top is just the icing on the zoodle bowl....
MEATLOAF BURGERS
MAKES: 4 burgers (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 10 minutes I decided to call these Meatloaf Burgers because they have all the delicious flavors of my classic meatloaf recipe. In fact, meatloaf was a childhood favorite of mine. It’s still a...
LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN KEBABS
MAKES: 8 kebabs (2 per serving) · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 10 minutes These Greek-inspired lemon chicken kebabs are perfect for grilling indoors or out. They are one of my favorite dishes to bring to get-togethers because they are always a hit. INGREDIENTS...
GRILLED STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 5 minutes The herbaceous flavors of the chimichurri elevate steak to a whole new level. When you add the fresh and light flavors of the strawberry salsa, the combination is over the top. Dare I say that the...
CRISPY PORK FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE
MAKES: 10 servings (1 cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Cauliflower fried rice was one of the dishes that finally helped me turn a corner where cauliflower was concerned. I wasn’t always a fan of this cruciferous low-carb staple. I...
GARLIC GINGER PORK NOODLE BOWL
MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes My favorite thing about whipping up a noodle bowl for lunch or dinner is that it is light enough for summer fare but substantial enough for when you want something a little heartier and more filling....
DIJON PAPRIKA PORK TENDERLOIN
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 25 minutes This pork tenderloin is seared in a skillet and then baked to perfection. Searing it first creates a wonderful crust on the outside, and finishing it in the oven ensures that it stays nice and juicy....
PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SHEET PAN MEAL
MAKES: 5 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 25 minutes This is one of those dishes that leaves you scratching your head and wondering how such simple ingredients can develop such complex flavors. Plus, it has the added bonus of being a sheet pan meal, so it...
