Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas are easy, delicious, and a crowd pleaser.  I find that a Mexican (not exactly authentic, but still tasty) feast is great for feeding a lot of people.  I once fed a house full of people with these enchiladas, tortilla soup, and Spanish rice.

Easy Quiche

My Aunt Amy's quiche recipe is one of my favorites.  It's easy (because it's crust-less), delicious, easily customized, and makes outstanding leftovers.  It's great for feeding a crowd for brunch, and a good standby for any meal!  I have adapted it a bit, and it's a very flexible recipe, so feel free to play with it.

Easy Homemade Cheese

Fresh cheese is a wonderful treat, and making homemade cheese never fails to make me feel pretty darn proud of myself.  Like the vast majority of my recipes, there is a lot of room for personalization.  It comes together in a snap, it typically wows a crowd, and its versatility makes it a great starting point for a lot of other recipes.  The best part about this cheese is its simplicity.  The basic cheese only has two ingredients.  Seriously.  Two.  You read that right.

Roasted Chickpeas

This is one of the most addicting, irresistible snacks in my book.  Chickpeas are good for fiber, protein, and other nutrients.  Made this way, they are packed with flavor, with crispy outsides and creamy insides.  They are super easy to make too!

Rosemary Pork Chops and Potatoes

This is a very simple and flavorful recipe that is a nice standby.  The ingredients come together in a snap and the end result is very tasty!  I don't have measurements below because I don't measure, I just kind of add ingredients to taste.

Fruit Cookie

Now this is by no means original, but this is a reminder that you can do a super easy, delicious dessert that never fails to wow your culinary audience.  This fruit cookie (AKA fruit "pizza") comes together very quickly, and there is a lot you can do with it in terms of seasonal toppings and design.  Not only is it very tasty and visually striking, but most of the dry ingredients are probably already in the pantry!

Time Saving Tips

With a full time job and a life to live, I'm always looking for ways to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing quality or flavor.  Here are a few tips I use to make life a little easier when it comes to culinary adventures.