Cajun Pot Roast

Cajun Pot Roast

Pot roast is one of the first things a lot of people make when the weather cools. It’s easy, comforting, and a perfect start to the fall and winter. Most recipes are fairly easy and similar, and for good reason. Sometimes you want something a little different, though,...
Chicken and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Chicken and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Sometimes recipes are well thought out. You have and idea. You make notes, decide how things are going to go. You try it out, maybe a few times until you get it right. It’s a process. Sometimes, however, recipes happen by accident. Because of what you have on hand....
Roasted Squash Cauliflower Rice with Bacon

Roasted Squash Cauliflower Rice with Bacon

I recently made dinner for some friends who had decided to go grain-free. After much planning, I decided on a menu, but the rice dish I had wanted to make had to be cut. I wanted to keep the rice, but also make sure everyone could eat it. So I adjusted, and used...
Hot Cajun Chicken and Veggies

Hot Cajun Chicken and Veggies

Chicken and vegetables is pretty standard in the dinner plans of most people. It’s easy enough, tasty, and pretty high on the nutrient scale. Unfortunately, it can also be pretty high on the boring scale. Which is why mixing it up with different seasoning blends is...
Blackened Brown Rice Chicken Casserole

Blackened Brown Rice Chicken Casserole

There’s something about a creamy casserole that is perfect for a chilly night. It’s comforting and rich and filling, and usually makes good leftovers. The usual suspects (mac n cheese, tuna and noodles) are always nice, but sometimes you want something a little more...