Quick and Easy Recipes

A spicy Mac & Cheese hack that elevates a classic childhood favorite into its more adult version.

An easy chicken salad recipe spiced up with chili powder and made simple with ingredients I already had on hand. This is a perfect last minute recipe.

Forget the tuna, grab a can of sardines packed in olive oil for a quick and satisfying lunch. Canned sardines are versatile. Simply add what you want and serve on bread, greens or pasta. This sardine sandwich recipe is my go-to meal when I don’t have a lot of time but still want to eat something delicious.

A thick and hearty Colcannon Soup will wrap you like a warm blanket when the temperature drops. Don’t save this for St. Patrick’s Day, dive in and make this today!

Backpacking hash browns with bacon and cheese is a trail recipe I recently tried on my trip to the High Uintas. It was full of calories to fuel my hike, salt and very satisfying. I have added this recipe to my trail arsenal and now I am sharing this with you.

Shish Taouk is a traditional Middle Eastern chicken shish kebab. The yogurt marinade includes garlic, paprika, fresh herbs, ginger and lemon juice.The common theme with Shish taouk is that it is made of chicken and the marinade includes lemon and yogurt. Sometimes tomato paste is added, mostly for color enhancement.

Mung Bean Soup is a super nutritious and easy soup to make. Just sauté and simmer. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients will make this vegetarian soup one of your favorites. This soup cooks up fast enough for a weeknight family meal.

Roasting cauliflower elevates this brassica veggie to a smokey and crispy new level. The cooking process is simple enough for beginner cooks and fancy enough for Sunday dinner. Serve this veggie along side your favorite entree for a special dinner or make some and save for easy weeknight meals.

The cucumber sandwich is a traditional tea time finger sandwich that is hearty enough to satisfy an appetite in between meals. This dainty little sandwich originated in Great Britain and was made popular during the Edwardian era. Enjoy these little sandwiches as appetizers or snacks to carry you over until dinner without making you feel too full. A perfect way to used up extra cucumbers too.

Buck Rarebit or Golden Buck is a hearty variation of Welsh Rarebit. Where Welsh rarebit is toast with cheese sauce, Buck Rarebit adds an egg on it. It cooks up easily and quickly. If you can stir a pot and fry an egg, you can make Buck Rarebit.