Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice Prep Time: 8 hours | Cook Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes | Total Time: 10 hours, 35 minutes | Serves: 6 My husband was working out on the deck and came to the kitchen window, knocking for my attention. He could smell the sausage aroma coming out of the...
Copycat First Watch Farmhouse Hash

Copycat First Watch Farmhouse Hash

Copycat First Watch Farmhouse Hash Prep Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 4 hours | Serves: 6 I love to recreate recipes from restaurants where I have really enjoyed the food. I don’t mean, “It was just good…” I mean, “This is off-the-charts good!” But,...
Strammer Max (Breakfast/Brunch Open-face Sandwich)

Strammer Max (Breakfast/Brunch Open-face Sandwich)

Strammer Max (Breakfast/Brunch Open-face Sandwich) Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 4 I wish I could remember how I came across this breakfast/brunch entrée called a Strammer Max. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? It’s an...
Dad’s Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes)

Dad’s Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes)

Dad’s Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes) Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4 Here’s an unassuming recipe for my website. Consider it more of a childhood memory. My dad could grill steaks and make scrambled eggs. That...
Greek Lentils (“Fakes”)

Greek Lentils (“Fakes”)

Greek Lentils (“Fakes”)   Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 – 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes | Serves: 6 Looking for healthy, vegetarian options other than salad? Lentils are a fantastic and super-healthy choice. My oldest son...
Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 3 – 12 hours | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes | Serves: 6 The whole Greek recipe adventure began with viewing a short video of “loaf pan” shawarma on Instagram. We love Middle...