• Chicken Fried Rice

    Sometimes dinner takes hours to prepare, with meticulous mis en place, fifteen different steps, more pots than burners, and ingredients so expensive you wince at the check-out. Other times, it’s the exact opposite. Like one of our weeknight must haves. A favorite of both my husband and my youngest: homemade…

  • Easy Fried Rice for One

    This easy fried rice for one is something my daughter loved to eat and make when she was an elementary schooler! Minute® Ready to Serve Rice sponsored this “Easy Fried Rice for One” post, which gives you a quick, on-the-go snack alternative for when life gets busy!     Can we all…

  • Bratwurst and Shrimp Jambalaya

    This bratwurst and shrimp jambalaya is the ultimate comfort food, layered with all sorts of savory flavors and ready on your stove top in a little over an hour. Writing is a big part of my life, but it’s not my livelihood. I actually have a job in marketing for…

  • Savory Garlic Farro

    This savory garlic farro recipe is a perfect alternative to rice or potatoes — simple to make, nutty and delicious! Last Thursday was busy, maybe a little busier than normal even. One of those days where all of a sudden it’s after six o’clock and thoughts about dinner aren’t even a…

  • Quick Pork Chops and Minute® Rice

    Serve these juicy quick pork chops with peas and Minute® Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice on the side. My recipe for quick minute pork chops was created as part of a sponsored post by Minute® Rice! As much as I’d like to use brown rice more, I still…