Author: Mike S. Trujillo
KALE PESTO PASTA
It’s true; I cannot get enough cold pasta in the summer! This is all I want to consume! I had half a pound of Kale leftover from a previous recipe I cooked this week and made pesto pasta kale. With a price of…
SMOKY QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
I’m a huge advocate of “refrigerator salads.” Or salads that last well in the refrigerator so you can prepare them mid-week and still have something healthy to eat throughout the week. Its Smoky Quinoa, and Black Bean Salad is a perfect…
CURRY CHICKEN SALAD
I was not quick to jump on the bandwagon of Curry. I clearly remember not being a fan of curry spices in the early twenty years of my existence. Fortunately, people mature and evolve, and I finally became a fan of…
SPINACH PIE
I love spinach pie. It’s rich but not as heavy as quiche. It has a fantastic flakey crust and is a great healthy breakfast, brunch, or any time. It’s so tasty that I’m eager to devour the leftovers even though I know that…
SHEET PAN BBQ MEATBALLS
You know what I think about meatballs. And I’m also a big lover of cooking in sheets. So I combined these two favorites of mine to create the Sheet Barbecue Meatballs, including roasted peppers, onions, and large slices of pineapple sweet. This dish…
STICKY GINGER CHICKEN WINGS
Wow. Just, WOW. These Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings are just the right mix of sweet, salty, and spicy with a spark of zing from the ginger. The gooey, sticky sauce is so delicious that you won’t be bothered if it drips all over…
EASY MINESTRONE SOUP
As we transition from colder to warm days, enjoying a tasty soup like Minestrone is essential. This hearty soup, packed with vegetables, is friendly, comforting, and light enough that it doesn’t leave you feeling weighed down when you’re out enjoying the…
EASY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
Are you stuck in stuck in a rut? Are you cooking the same boring chicken breast week in and week out? Yes, you have to make these Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken ASAP. It’s sweet hot, tart, and spicy and comes with a beautiful…
SPAGHETTI WITH HIDDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE
This week I was hit with an overwhelming craving for traditional spaghetti sauce and meat. As you know, I love to add veggies whenever and wherever possible to my dishes. Therefore, I shred several handfuls of vegetables, toss them in the sauce…
HOT CORN DIP
If you’re a fan of cheese and chips, then you’re likely to be in love with this spicy corn dip. It’s like Queso’s hotter older cousin. It’s full of that delicious creamy cheese, with a touch of sweetness due to the corn, plenty of…