Archive for the ‘Dinner Recipes’ Category

St. Patrick’s Day: Classic Irish Potato Soup Recipe

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

potato soup

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

It’s time to prepare some classic Irish dishes to go along with our green beer (or, with a nice pint of Guinness).

One of my favorite celebratory dishes to prepare this time of year is traditional Irish potato soup. Although this is a classic dish, everyone’s recipe for it is different. I’ve included a link to one from YourIrish.com below. (more…)

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Healthy Pizza Night: Artichoke Chicken Pizza Recipe

Friday, March 6th, 2015

Growing up, my mom, sister, and I would make veggie chicken pizzas every week. We figured they were a healthier pizza option because they usually featured veggies like spinach and broccoli — whatever good-looking green stuff we had in the fridge.

Artichoke Chicken Pizza (more…)

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Simple Roasted Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

crock pot roasted chicken | @kitchenability

Crock pot recipes are great any time of year, but especially so with this late-season winter weather we’re having!

I love making this crock pot roasted chicken recipe because it really makes pulling together a fast and flavorful meal so simple. And by cooking chicken in your crock pot, you’ll end up with really moist meat that’s actually rotisserie-like in flavor. Yum! (more…)

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Pure Comfort Food: Chicken Noodle Casserole

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

chicken noodle casserole | @kitchenability

This chicken noodle casserole is the ultimate in comfort casseroles, and it’s so quick and easy to make! It’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal, clocking in at just over 30 minutes between prep and bake time. And, it features only four ingredients. How easy is that? (more…)

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Salmon Omelet Recipe + More Wintery Weekend Meals

Friday, February 20th, 2015

salmon omelet | @kitchenability

With the super cold temperatures, and the snow and ice falling in Virginia Beach, I’ve had some time to really get cooking at home lately!

Over Valentine’s Day weekend, my husband and I whipped up some salmon, mashed potatoes and asparagus for dinner. I used a recipe for a Creamy Dill Sauce from TasteOfHome.com for the salmon, which my father in law discovered and shared with us. (more…)

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Heart Healthy Whiskey Ginger Grilled Salmon Recipe

Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

whiskey ginger grilled salmon

Today we are sharing with you a salmon recipe in honor of February being National Heart Month.

Adding salmon into your diet is a great way to help your heart, since it is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D. Salmon also increases cardiovascular benefits by lowering cholesterol and decreasing fatal cardiovascular incidents, making it an extra excellent protein alternative. (more…)

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Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Tomatillo Sauce

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015

chicken enchilada recipe | @kitchenability

This is a different take on a typical chicken enchilada recipe. It takes no time at all to make, so it’s super easy for a quick work-week dinner. Plus, it’s gluten free, so it’s a great recipe to have in your arsenal in case you have dinner guests with food allergies.

Once I plate the enchiladas, I like to top them off with (more…)

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Baked Manicotti Recipe with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

baked manicotti recipe | @kitchenability

If you love manicotti, you’ll love this version.

I like to add sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and red pepper flakes to the filling, which gives the dish more depth. Also, make note of this go-to tomato sauce recipe. It’s great on all sorts of pasta dishes and as a dipping sauce for bread! (more…)

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Blackberry Chutney Cheeseburger Recipe

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

blackberry chutney cheeseburger | @kitchenability

I made my first-ever chutney recently, which I originally blogged about at Parade Magazine. It was a blackberry chutney, which I made as a topper for some homemade pimento cheeseburgers. Delicious! (more…)

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Holiday Eats & Treats: Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

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Sweet potato soup is one of my favorite healthy “treats” to make during the holiday season.

It’s sweet. It’s seasonal. And a bowlful or mugful of this will really hit the spot on the coldest of December days. (more…)

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