This rice dish is the perfect side for a great Mexican meal and works particularly well with seafood or chicken. While it is light, the zest from the lime and heat from the chipotle neither overpower or swell into the background. One of the primary ingredients, chipotle bullion cubes, can easily be found in Mexican [...]

For those looking for a little bit of a different type of salsa to dip chips, a pineapple salsa is perfect. Sweet, yet zesty, this recipe is perfect for fish tacos or simply topping seafood or poultry. The key behind this salsa is the fresh ingredients, which merge together beautifully, providing a fresh and light [...]

Tilapia is one of the most diverse fish options available for the home chef. It is a clean fish that doesn’t have the seafood taste of many other varieties. Tilapia is also very easy to grill, maintaining its firmness as it cooks. This recipe brings out the natural juices and balances it with the sour [...]

This is a recipe for a rudimentary tomato-based pasta sauce. It’s a healthier alternative to jarred pasta sauces and allows the cook to experiment with different flavors. The sauce can be supplemented by adding various vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, carrots or even asparagus.   1 T extra virgin olive oil 1 [...]

Twice baked potatoes are a standard accompaniment to many dishes, providing a starch to balance out a full meal with a meat and vegetable. These twice baked potatoes are succulent and full of rich flavor. The inclusion of bacon, sour cream and plenty of cheese helps make them filling yet simple. These potatoes can easily [...]

Growing up, tuna casserole was one of the regular staples for weeknight dinners in my home. It doesn’t take long to make and works as a rather complete meal for a family. This version updates the concept with a variety of rich cheeses and albacore or yellowfin tuna. 4 T butter 1/4 C flour 4 [...]

Bringing the delicate taste of chicken Alfredo to a casserole, this chicken Alfredo bake combines the best ingredients of the dish with a plentiful amount of cheese. The crispy breadcrumbs tie the whole thing together into a great creamy Italian dish the whole family will love. 6 T unsalted butter 3 C baby bella mushrooms, [...]

Making your own chicken stock has been shown to not only be a cost-effective way to use a full chicken, but also a highly healthy alternative to store-bought stock. Most importantly, being as no salt is added in the preparation, sodium levels are easy to control in a finished product. 2 whole chickens 4 lg. [...]