Banana Nut Buckwheat

My families favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Especially my kids. They love everything carb related; Waffles, Pancakes, German Pancakes, etc. I personally cannot handle having a lot of carbs in the morning because it makes me bloat super bad for the rest of the day, so I usually try fix myself something a little less carb heavy. If you like to eat oatmeal, then this is a recipe you need to try. I had never had much buckwheat until I went on an Anti-Inflammatory diet and found that it is very similar to steel cut oats, but cooks faster! This recipe is great for those mornings when you are looking for something that is healthy, not to time consuming, and tastes great.

Lemon Butter Rice

I don't know about you guys but we eat rice 2-3 times a week. It's one of those sides that goes good with literally everything AND fills you up AND is versatile in flavor. This recipe is one that I created because I didn't want to serve just plain old rice with all of the different Greek/Mediterranean dishes I do. I tried so many different recipes for lemon rice on Pinterest and they were just WAY to powerhouse in lemon flavor for my liking. This rice side dish, I feel, has the perfect blend of butter and lemon to add just a bit of freshness to your average rice, but isn't soaked in so much flavor that you gag.

Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

We seem to always have an abundance of pork chops in our freezer, not exactly sure why, but I guess it's a good problem to have. I've been getting tired of our same old pork chops which are good, but a little more on the bland side. So I started my search on Pinterest and came across this recipe. These pork chops are so flavorful and juicy. I love that the basting sauce only requires a few ingredients that I always have on hand and doesn't take long to prepare or to cook. These pork chops paired very well with the Cheesy Bacon & Ranch Potatoes that I posted about recently.

Cheesy Bacon & Ranch Potatoes

I'm pretty sure the title of this recipe says enough, but if it doesn't then let me tell you that this recipe is to die for! Cheese. Bacon. Ranch. Potatoes. Uhhhhh I'm literally salivating as I type this and making a mental note that I need to make this again ASAP! We have been doing a lot of grilled food at our house lately. I like it when I can keep the heat out of the kitchen by turning on the grill and cooking not only my main dish, but also my sides. This side pairs so well with any type of grilled meat or let's be real, I ate these alone as an entire meal because...why not?!

This also makes a great dish that you can have in the cooler months as well because it can also be cooked in the oven.

Korean Beef

I found this recipe one day when I was searching for a REALLY fast dinner idea that would use things that I would have on hand because honestly lately I have been despising going to the grocery store! I'm sure I'm not the only person who HATES going anywhere in the summer, so if this is also the case for you, then this is your recipe. This recipe is jam packed with flavor and is done from start to finish in less than 30 minutes, so that's my kind of meal. I like to serve this beef on top of hot rice and broccoli.

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Simple meals are my favorite. I have been on a simple meals kick lately and been loving not spending quite as much time in the kitchen. This recipe is no joke. I have made it quite a few times for people and every time I run out of food because everybody keeps going back for more...and more. The ingredients are simple, light, and refreshing and really remind me of Southern California. The thing I like best about this taco recipe is the salad you put on top of it. It adds all the flavor and adds freshness. This meal comes together in under 30-40 minutes which is a huge bonus for those weeknights where you just don't have much energy. ENJOY!

Grilled Chicken Marinade

I love summer. The best part about summer, for me, is using the grill. There is just something about standing at the grill and listening to your food cook that is so beyond satisfying. I'm not gonna lie, whenever I see one of my neighbors grilling, I get a bit envious of whatever they are preparing because it always smells amazing. What is it about getting that char on a piece of meat that makes it mouthwatering?
When we grill at our house we like to keep it simple. Grilled fresh vegetables and some kind of marinated meat.
I came across this amazing chicken marinade when I was trying to accommodate different food allergies/intolerances for a family reunion. Testing out new recipes on a lot of people is always a little nerve wracking, but this one paid off big time.
If you are looking for a really easy to put together marinade to go on your chicken for your next barbecue, this is the one. The one that is going to have everybody asking for the recipe, and the one that has everybody coming back for more.