Lemon Infused Rice Pilaf with Peas

The kids have really been enjoying anything with a lemon flavor lately. They are so into that taste at the moment that they have been begging for wedges of lemons to suck on.
So I wanted to use that to my advantage and see if I could turn rice into a winner of a side dish. [...]

Italian Brown Rice Pilaf

Since spring is here, I have been anxiously waiting for the day when our grocery store’s produce department is just bursting with fresh, inexpensive veggies. I’ve been waiting and watching, but it just hasn’t happened yet. What I’ve seen so far has been largely of disappointing quality. So, I’ve held off.
Fortunately, our farmer’s market is [...]

Creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole

The inspiration for this dish comes from a local Mexican restaurant. When I read the description in the menu, I knew it was something I could easily duplicate at home. I also knew it sounded like something my family would love.
And I was definitely right about that. The dish is creamy, cheesy and bursting with [...]