Welcome to the new and improved recipe collection!
As of September 2012, there are over 400 recipes to be found on this site; recipes ranging from light and healthy meals, decadent comfort foods, elegant meals for entertaining, family-friendly fare, and mouth-watering treats. In this section, organized by food moods, you’ll find a selection of the recipes contained within this ever-growing site. If you’re looking for something specific that you don’t see here, try using the search bar on the right-hand side of the page. If that still doesn’t work, send me a message in the comment section and I’ll see what I can do for you!
P.S. I’ve starred a few of my favorite and reader favorite recipes!
In the mood for comfort food…
*Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
Steak and White Cheddar Flatbread Pizza
Carnitas with Chile and Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo
Steak and White Cheddar Panini
Bacon and Cider-Braised Turkey Drumsticks
*Braised Beef Short Ribs with Figs and Creamy Brie Potatoes
Creamy Chicken, Bacon, and Mushrooms
Grilled Brie, Prosciutto, and Apricot Sandwiches
Mac & Chitos (Mac & Cheese Burritos)
Fusilli with Braised Beef and Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
Lobster BLT Croissant Sandwiches
Broiled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Boiled Irish Dinner with Irish Soda Bread
Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions
*Sausage, Apple, and Leek Stuffing
*Spiced Sweet Potato Puree with Pecan Streusel
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy
Spaghetti and Meatballs in Homemade Tomato Sauce
*Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
Fettucine with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
Chicken Marsala with Garlic Sauteed Broccolini
Roast Beef, Bleu Cheese and Caramelized Onion Panini
Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Minted Apricot Glaze
Sweet and Sticky Orange Chicken
In the mood for something figure-friendly…
Chilled Mango Cucumber Gazpacho
*Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Creamy BBQ Dressing
Watermelon Tomato Summer Salad
Grilled Chicken, Strawberry and Spinach Salad in an Orange Poppy Vinaigrette
Chicken, Apple, and Peanut Salad
*Roasted Chili-Garlic Chickpeas
Pan-Seared Cod over Bean and Basil Puree
*Lamb Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Mini Crustless Quiche Lorraines
*Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Salad
Asian Chicken Salad in Sweet Red Pepper
Cherry, Prosciutto, and Almond Salad
Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Quinoa, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Sweet and Spicy Pork over Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Asian Chicken Salad in Phyllo Bowl
Honey-Balsamic Salmon over Gingered Sweet Potato and Apple Hash
Coconut Crusted Tilapia with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese in a Citrus Honey Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Scallops with Pina Colada Salsa and Coconut Rice
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds
In the mood for sweet treats…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocoflan
Individual Red, White, and Blue Trifle Cups
Peanut Butter Monkey Ice Cream
*Flat and Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Crispy Peanut Butter Snowballs
No-Bake Ginger Fruitcake Balls
*Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pudding Pie
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Cinnamon Apples
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Peppermint Patty Cheesecake Bars
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Craisin Cookies
World’s Simplest Homemade Fudgey Brownies
Dark Chocolate Orange Cake with Cannoli Filling
White Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Pie
Coconut-Macadamia Nut Biscotti
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Oreo Ice Cream
*Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie
Mixed Berry Mousse and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Squares
In the mood for breakfast or brunch…
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Casserole
*Cinnamon Raisin Donut Bread Pudding
Carrot-Raisin Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
Nutella and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Mini Crustless Quiche Lorraines
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Quiche
Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Casserole
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
In the mood for bacon…
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Casserole
Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Pasta Salad
Spinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Salad in a Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Creamy Chicken, Bacon, and Mushrooms
In the mood for a family-friendly meal…
Baked Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Fruit Salsa
Bacon Cheeseburger Enchilada Bake
Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Quiche
Sweet and Spicy Pork over Smashed Sweet Potatoes
*Salmon, Cucumber, and Orzo Salad in Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Fusilli with Braised Beef and Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
Kielbasa with Roasted Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
Boiled Irish Dinner with Irish Soda Bread
Chicken with Prosciutto, Brie, and Figs
Cheez-It Chicken and Green Beans with Cranberries
Asian-Style Turkey Meatball Sandwiches
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera
*Top Secret Family Recipe* – Connecticut Supper
Hoisin Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Peppers
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Taco Salad with Homemade Spicy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Chicken and Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Green Beans Almondine
Turkey Burgers with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Avocado
*Farfalle with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts
In the mood for some fine-dining…
Pan-Seared Cod over Bean and Basil Puree
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Cranberry Horseradish Relish
Pomegranate and Poached Pear ‘Salad’
*Braised Beef Short Ribs with Figs and Creamy Brie Potatoes
Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Pine Nut Crust
Roasted Rack of Lamb over White Bean and Kalamata Puree
Leg of Lamb with Mint Walnut Pesto
Braised-Short Ribs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta
Duck Breast a l’Orange in Crepes
In the mood for party food…
Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Monkey Bread
Cocktail Meatballs – Three Ways
Mini Chicken Parm Hors d’oeuvres
Cranberry Chipotle Cocktail Meatballs
Buttermilk-Battered Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Casual Birthday Party Menu Ideas
Feta Cheese Mousse and Summer Fruits
In the mood for pizza…
*Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Steak and White Cheddar Flatbread Pizza
Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork and Summer Peach Pizza
In the mood for quick and easy food…
*Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Pasta Salad
Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Curried Chicken Salad with Apricots and Cashews
Salmon, Cucumber, and Orzo Salad in Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Grilled Brie, Prosciutto, and Apricot Sandwiches
Broiled Flank Steak with Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction and Sweet Potato Wedges
Pan-Fried Tilapia with Grapefruit and Shaved Leeks
*Fettucine with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
In the mood for soups and stews…
Chilled Mango Cucumber Gazpacho
Moroccan Style Lamb Stew with Dried Plums
*Aged White Cheddar and Broccoli Soup with Chorizo
Roasted Pumpkin Caramel Bisque
Sweet Potato Bisque with Pan-Seared Scallops and Bacon
*Sausage, Bean, and Rapini Soup
In the mood to grill…
Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
*Grilled Soy Ginger Flank Steak
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Creamy BBQ Dressing
Beef Skewers in Asian-style Cherry Barbecue Sauce
*Grilled Honey-Garlic Baby Lamb Chops
The Gourmand Mom 
Very impressive variety. There as so many I would like to add to my extensive collection of recipe boards on Pinterest. When it comes to recipes and crafts I do much of what I pin. I can see your site is going to keep me quite busy. Well done. I look forward to going through them all.
Can’t wait to hear which recipes turn out to be your favorites!
Always look foreward to your posts. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!!
The link to the Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo seems to be screwed up! I’m dying to make it! Love all the recipes! Thanks!
Hi there,
Just checked it out and it appears to be working for me. It’s a little confusing, since the recipe is in the same post as a recipe for carnitas. Are you getting the carnitas post? Scroll all the way to the bottom of that post and you should see the sprouts recipe. If that doesn’t work, let me know. Those brussels sprouts are yummy!
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We had company at our cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks this past weekend.
I made the Gingersnap/Pumpkins/Parfaits. They were a hit.
Think next time if it is going to be a bit between when I make them and when I serve them I will use
Cool Whip instead of the whipping cream. This past weekend I served them within an hour of making them.
I like your site.
Yo, i learned how to make your penne a la vodka and now i get love from all the ladies. Thanks!