Paleo Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Home from the oilfield and back to paleo! Started tonight's dinner with delicious, flavorful, juicy chicken thighs!

Honey Salmon

Tonight I needed something different than chicken and beef. I thought about trying out a pork chop, but my heart was telling me I needed to have some salmon. This was one of the easiest and most flavorful salmon dishes I've ever made! 

Yam Hash

I bought some yams at the market and was trying to think of something delicious to make with them. I love love love fried potato hash so I thought I would try to recreate that with yams instead. I think it was a success!

Tuna Salad Sliders

So for the past couple of weeks I've gone paleo. It's actually been a great experience to step outside my box and try some new things! However, all I have been craving is some delicious tuna salad. There's a place in south padre island Texas called Yummie's that makes the BEST tuna salad. So today I tried to recreate that! And with the help of my friend Jess, I think I got the job done. 

Paleo Pizza

Being Italian it makes putting pasta and pizza out of my diet sometimes difficult. So I searched for a pizza crust alternative and this is what I came up with!

Orange Chicken (Paleo Friendly)

Another delicious paleo friendly recipe has my taste buds dancing! This orange chicken dish is amazing, quick and so full of amazing flavors. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Roasted Garlic Broccoli

So my confession is that I have an obsession and it's the paleo diet. Tonight I wanted to try broccoli and since I'm used to eating it with parmesean on top I thought all this new flavor would make me forget there was no cheese! Enjoy!

Italian Sausage Sandwiches

I guess I have been on a bit of an Italian fix this week. So to keep with the theme I decided to make some Italian sandwiches which make your mouth water and your soul melt.

French Toast Breakfast Muffins

It's not too often that I get up earlier enough to make breakfast, feed the animals and finish all my morning chores... But when I do, oh man is it worth it! French toast is one of my favorites and this morning I threw in a little twist!

Ham & Cheese Egg Noodles

It's no surprise that I love mac and cheese. I've remade it a million different ways. Maybe not a million... But a lot. Tonight I went way outside of the box and took a lot Italian flavor and threw it into an amazing cheesey noodle dish. Enjoy!!

Italian Pork Burgers with Apple Chutney

I love to try new burgers and it's always fun to stuff burgers with cheese for extra flavor. Tonight I didn't stuff the burger I just mixed it right into the meat. Then I topped it off with some chutney to really complete the flavor. Best idea yet. Enjoy!

Beignets

Sometimes your morning just needs a bit of sweetness. So last night I prepared the dough to sit in the fridge over night and this morning I whipped up some delicious light and airy French doughnuts!

Antipasto Stuffed Chicken

Every once in a while you just have to switch things up a bit to create something even more delicious than what you imagined! Tonight I took traditional antipasto and rolled it into chicken. It was juicey and full of flavor. Hope you enjoy it!

Artichoke Rissoto

This morning it was raining outside so the house has cooled off from the summer heat. This allowed me to try a new dish in the kitchen! Fresh herbs, fresh veggies all mixed into a creamy rice dish?! Sounds like a plan to me!

Creamy Key Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Lately I've been trying twists on recipes I love to make. Tonight I decided to add some new flavors to my regular enchiladas. Hope you enjoy!!

Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken & Potatoes

Tonight I was feeling like I needed some chicken to eat. I don't know what it is but something about fresh rosemary seems to make any dish complete. So this is what I tossed together for dinner and I will definitely make it again!

Chicken Alfredo

I had a busy day today so when I was thinking of what to have for dinner, I decided on chicken aldredo. This recipe is a little different than my normal go to because you cook everything in one skillet... Less clean up!!! Whoo hoo!! It's the little things in life, haha.

Mini Strawberry Pies

Easter is this weekend and this year my mom is having the dinner at her house so I'm just making desert. Strawberries remind me of spring so I decided on individual strawberry pies!

Italian Truffle Oil Mac & Cheese

One of my weaknesses has always been Mac and cheese. The creaminess of the melted cheese and the warm bites of pasta that just melt in your mouth... I can't help myself! Today I switched it up a little bit and made some Italian Mac and cheese. I definitely will be having more than a few bites of this!

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Something about the flavors and creaminess of chicken pot pie on a cold day seem to make everything better. I've alwast made the traditional pie crust and filled it with the delicious filling but today I decided to switch it up a little bit. Hope you enjoy! 

Flank Steak with Sautéed Shallots

Day two on the island and we dicided to stay in and grill up some flank steaks filled with flavor! Enjoy!

Peach Whiskey Chicken

I couldn't wait to get back in the kitchen after a busy week of eating out. Since summer is on my mind I really wanted something fresh and bringing in some flavors of summer. So I went with this peach inspired chicken dish! 

Spicy Beef Ragu

Another day of too many things to do and not enough time to do it all. So I knew that if I wanted something hearty for dinner it would have to go into the miracle crock pot! Here's what I came up with!

Eggplant Tapenade

Tonight we are having guests and I wanted so make a savory appetizer full of flavor and fresh ingredients. I decided to go with a tapenade and pita chips.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

For a long time now I've been a huge fan of the lettuce wraps from a Chinese restaurant I used to go to with my family. Today I decided to give it a shot and try it out for myself.

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

Today was an extremely busy day so I just wanted something quick and easy to throw together but not lacking in the flavor department. I always forget about my crock pot and how awesome it is to throw in the ingredients and walk away. Today I went with chicken teriyaki!

Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Tuna Linguine

For lunch today I decided to try a quick and healthy pasta bowl. Full of yummy ingredients and delicious flavor! Enjoy!

Sausage & Kale Pasta

Taking in my daily dose of vegetables was surpassed with this delicious pasta dish that was gluten free and full of the leafy green superfood, kale! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

Spicy Chicken & Farro Soup

With a new year at hand and a resolution to cook more things out of my comfort zone I decided to try a new soup! With the spicy taste and the sweet smells I think this one is a keeper!