Fresh, simple, and delicious. Those are all qualifiers for a weeknight summer dinner. Sesame chicken lettuce wraps are the perfect meal as the weather warms up. Hot meals are amazing, yet as the calendar turns to June and the temps rise to the high 80s who really wants to spend too much time over a…
Main Dishes
Thai Chicken Fried Rice
Savory grains of rice are mixed with fresh summer vegetables, tender chicken, and spicy basil. Thai chicken fried rice is the perfect dish to enjoy anytime, especially in the summer when gardens are bursting with zucchini, bell peppers, string beans, and basil, all of which make up this dish. I am a huge rice fan. Part of…
Breaded Italian Chicken with Peas in a White Wine Reduction
There was a little Italian restaurant, Maria’s, in my hometown that was open back in the 90s. It was a Mom and Pop place that specialized in simple dishes. Each day there was a handful of recipes prepared in the morning, that were kept warm behind a deli counter. Occasionally my parents would take my…
Pan-fried Thai Chicken Salad with Carrot and Ginger Salad
This simple pan-fried chicken is brought to a whole new level when covered in Thai inspired flavors, accompanied by a fresh carrot and ginger salad. Long time readers will know that I love to share my twist on Thai dishes with you! Ingredients like curry paste give an ordinary dish a fun twist that I really enjoy….
Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing and Salad
A fresh tossed salad topped with crispy chicken strips and drizzled with homemade honey mustard dressing is the perfect meal on a hot summer day. The key to a good salad is a great dressing. I really didn’t enjoy salad until a few years ago. I never cared for the bottled dressings and a huge…