Mediterranean

This Greek-Inspired salmon is packed with nutrition, protein, and good-for-you Omega 3s.  All you need is a few ingredients to make this irresistible 30-minute weeknight dinner.  Blistered tomatoes, bittersweet kalamata olives, and my favorite Greek seasonings make this salmon fantastic! …

Thank you to Chop Local For Sponsoring Today’s Post.  If you’re interested in purchasing meat directly from Iowa’s Farmers, check them out! All opinions within this post are entirely my own. I have started to love cooking stew meat in my…

Marinating chicken in a bottle of Greek salad dressing produces fantastic results!  Every time I have made Greek salad dressing chicken over the years, I wonder why I don’t make it more.  These Instant Pot Greek dressing chicken thighs are…

When Lenton season hits, I am always on the lookout for new kid-friendly and budget-friendly seafood recipes.   My kids love tuna sandwiches and tuna melts, but we also love tuna cakes.  Tuna cakes is a switch up of the traditional…

HTzatziki is my favorite condiment.  I am always and forever looking for new ways to use it.  This Tzatziki egg salad, using homemade tzatziki sauce and adding fresh toppings, makes the perfect sandwich! What is Tzatziki? Tzatziki is a condiment…

With a cooking time of three minutes in your instant pot or pressure cooker and ingredients that you might already have in your cupboard, this Mediterranean-influenced meal couldn’t be easier.  This dish is delicious, served hot or cold, making it…

Marinating chicken in a bottle of Italian salad dressing produces fantastic results!  The flavors of bottled Italian dressing taste delicious with chicken!   These Instant Pot Italian dressing chicken thighs are delicious!  I made this entire meal all in one pot…

Those of you who read this website often know that eggplant parmesan is one of my favorite meals.  Well, this year, I started making zucchini parmesan a lot.  My garden has been growing so. Much. Zucchini.   Well, I have taken…

Zucchini Parmesan is my favorite meatless Italian dinner. You only need fresh zucchini and a few fridge and pantry ingredients to make this restaurant-quality dinner.  Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Making sheet pan eggplant parmesan using a…

This post may contain affiliate links  Right now, I am taking a back-to-basics approach to cooking.  I plan on sharing with you some of my favorite simple recipes.  Some of the recipes that I make during my day-to-day life are…

Gyros are my all-time favorite sandwich. These ground beef gyros are spectacular! These gyros are incredibly easy, super flavorful, and have a quick weeknight meal. My family inhaled this dish! They taste amazing with my homemade Tzatziki Sauce.  This beef…

Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring today’s post.  All opinions are entirely my own. This past year, eggs have been the answer to everything when it comes to feeding my family. When I needed a fast dinner when…