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Coconut Rice baked in a baking dish, garnished with green onions
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May 15, 2025

Coconut Rice

This sweet, fluffy rice is an excellent side dish for any Asian style meal.  It is a flavorful change of pace from plain rice and is easy to make in the oven! Coconut Rice Ingredients For this rice recipe, you will need one can of full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.  In addition, jasmine or basmati rice, water, a dash of salt, and a bit of sugar are required.…
Coconut Cream Chicken prepared in a low bowl served over rice and garnished with cilantro
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April 17, 2025

Coconut Cream Chicken

  This coconut cream chicken recipe is a unique, creamy, and delicious main course.  If you are looking for an Asian-style chicken dish that will please everyone in the family, this could be it!   Coconut Cream Chicken Ingredients You will need 2 - 2.5 pounds of chicken, which can be breasts, tenders, or thighs. When choosing which cut of chicken to use, keep in mind that thighs are thinner…
5 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes ChickenDinnerEntertainmentMain Dishes
March 27, 2025

5 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes

If your family is anything like ours, chicken is a preferred protein and often the star of favorite family dinners. Here are five easy weeknight chicken recipes that are crowd-pleasers and frequent fliers in the rotation right now. Caprese Chicken This Caprese Chicken is perfect for a Sunday night dinner or a special occasion. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually! You will impress yourself with this…
Baby back ribs falling off the bone
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February 27, 2025

5 Best Grilling Recipes

Spring is here!  That means grilling season is too.  It's time to uncover that patio furniture and prepare for the outdoor dinners we love.  Here are 5 of our best grilling recipes for the season. Grilled Citrus and Rosemary Pork Tenderloin Do you need a go-to grilling idea for a summer dinner party or an easy weeknight meal? This grilled citrus and rosemary pork tenderloin could be the answer.  The…
Pork chops and savory sauce served over mashed potatoes on a white plate
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November 21, 2024

Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops

These creamy crock pot pork chops are a family favorite. It is an easy, savory meal, perfect for fall and winter days and for busy weeknights. What You Need for These Crock Pot Pork Chops I like to look for a package of thick-cut, bone-in, or boneless pork chops.  Four large chops are sufficient for this recipe.   Bone-in pork chops are very tender, however, the bones can separate from the…
Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
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October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
Honey balsamic brussels sprouts prepared and being served in a bowl
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September 19, 2024

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This honey balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe yields a savory side dish you will want to try!  These yummy vegetables are a family favorite and adding the sweet tangy flavor of balsamic and honey offers a unique spin on typical roasted or sautéed Brussels sprouts.   Brussels Sprouts Fun Fact: According to thektchn.com, these tiny cabbages were named after the capital of Belgium, which is Brussels, as the vegetable was cultivated there…
Weeknight Chicken Curry over rice, with garnishes of bananas, raisins, and slivered dried coconut.
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September 5, 2024

Weeknight Chicken Curry

If you are looking for a family-friendly meal with unique flavors, try this Weeknight Chicken Curry.  With a few simple ingredients and a trip down the international foods aisle at the grocery store, you can create this delicious dish that is a favorite in my house.  I adapted this recipe from one our stepdad has made for years, and it is frequently requested for dinner. Weeknight Chicken Curry Ingredients For…
Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
2 Chicken Lettuce Wraps prepared side by side on a white square plate
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August 15, 2024

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you need an easy, weeknight dinner packed with veggies and flavor that kids love, try these Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  So many variations can make the dish easier in a time crunch and accommodate a variety of palates! Shout out to DC for inspiring this meal back in the WD days of Hermosa Beach. Love you girls! Chicken Lettuce Wrap Ingredients One of the best parts about this recipe is…