Slow Cooker Carnitas with Pickled Onions
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and turn to warm once the meat is done. -1 (3-4) pork loin, shoulder or butt,…
Fall Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is one of my top favorite salads. I serve it as a light lunch, or as a dinner side dish for a meat or pasta entree. To make this…
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This is a hearty yet healthy stew. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the stew in the morning removing from heat before stirring in the spinach. Then I refrigerate…
Green Bean Artichoke Casserole
Here in New Orleans, this is a common dish on holiday tables. I’ve lightened mine up a bit from the traditional version by reducing the amounts of oil, cheese and…
Beef, Kale and Plantains with Chimichurri Sauce
This dish is inspired by the South American elements of plantain and chimichurri. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the beef and kale mixture and chimichurri in the morning, refrigerate…
Green Chile Chicken Casserole
This is super easy to throw together, and a crowd pleaser. This takes 15 minutes (or less) to assemble as long as you’ve pre-cooked your chicken. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Corn Spoonbread
This is a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It’s a great side dish for BBQ, Mexican food, or many meat main dishes. When I’m in the mood for something…
Green Beans with Bacon and Onions
This is not the quickest side dish in the world, but it is well worth the steps involved. This is one of our favorites, we eat it at least once…
