Tender chicken baked with a rainbow of vegetables – potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts in one single pan! Only 10 minutes of prep time to make this roasted chicken and vegetables dinner! Few weeks ago I told you how much I love one pot meals! They have come to the rescue so many times. Today…
Avocado hummus
Looking for a quick and easy dip recipe for your game night everyone will love? Look no further! This avocado hummus is not only delicious but also comes together in 5 minutes! I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s just into the food when it comes to game night. I don’t really know who’s playing…
Beans, tomato and raisins bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta slices topped with beans, tomato and raisins, bruschetta is a quick and easy party appetizer, last-minute dinner idea or an afternoon snack! Throwing a dinner party is always a lot of work. No matter the time of the year, no matter how many guests you have over, there’s always lots of cooking involved….
Veggie stuffed bell peppers
This easy dinner recipe is brought to you by Pompeian Olive Oil. All opinions are 100% mine. Packed with a tasty mixture of vegetables, pine nuts and raisins, these flavorful stuffed bell peppers are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Stuffed bell peppers have always been comfort food. Ask any Romanian, actually ask pretty much…
Grilled pizza (how to) + cheese pizza dough recipe
Learn the secrets to perfecting grilled pizza by following these easy steps and get the recipe for my favorite cheese pizza dough. There’s no secret I love to bake but from time to time I turn off the oven and relax in a chair on out back deck and watch my husband firing up the grill. We…
Brown rice and chicken skillet
Simple brown rice and chicken skillet – this comforting and satisfying dish is full of flavor, plus it takes one hour from start to finish.Kitchen is my favorite room in the entire house. If I could, I would bake all day long. I love trying new recipes, especially if it’s a dessert. But as much…
Lightened up loaded potato and cheese frittata
All my favorite baked potato fixings in this quick and easy baked potato and cheese frittata, now with half the calories!Potato, cheese and eggs may not seem like a light meal for some of your, but with few substitutions you can enjoy it without feeling guilty! If I had to pick one savory meal to…
Cheesy zucchini tart with pine nuts and grape tomatoes
A simple summer tart filled with sliced zucchini, feta and parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and grape tomatoes. This cheesy zucchini tart is a crowd pleaser may it be at your next picnic, potluck or just family dinner. It’s time to take a break. Break from all the sugar and chocolate. A little break from all…
Cheese pizza with homemade pizza dough
Made-from-scratch flavorful cheese pizza dough topped with more cheese and grape tomatoes. Friday night pizza just got a whole lot better! We are your typical American family. Friday night it’s pizza night. More than I should admit we order from a local Italian restaurant but most of the time I make my own. I don’t eat…
Greek salad rolls
It’s been a week now since the first day of summer and the heat wave is hitting us with all its power. This weekend are supposed to be 102F. Boy, that’s hot! Between painting and dealing with the heat, being in the kitchen, cooking up a storm wasn’t exactly on my list. Light salads were…









