Rosemary and Paprika Oven-Roasted Chicken (tried and true!)

It's chicken night! Need a new recipe?

We all know of chicken recipes that are so-so... so when there's a keeper, there's a keeper.

And I'm telling you people, this one here is a keeper.  I think I even impressed myself when I made this (ha ha).

The beauty of this recipe is that you may already have the following in your pantry:

*  Paprika

* Crushed rosemary leaves (I like mine freshly chopped!)

* Minced garlic

* Course ground black pepper

* Pinch of salt

Seriously, you can impress someone with this dish tonight. It's that easy.

Breakfast under 5 minutes: Simple Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles is a popular Mexican dish that's traditionally eaten for breakfast or brunch. It's the perfect filling meal. It's a great way to use leftover meat. It's tasty. It's fast to make. And it gives me all the energy I need for a Saturday full of errands and chores.

I'm Filipino American but I believe I was destined to cook and love Mexican food.

How I Make Filipino Spaghetti

Filipino Spaghetti - a comforting pasta dish.

At least 2-3 times a month, I'll make Filipino spaghetti--a pasta dish that is uniquely Filipino because of the addition of hot dogs and banana sauce. I love this meal because this dish is as delicious as it is filling! I ate it as a toddler and my son does too. It makes for great leftovers and house guests and kids love it. Paired with garlic bread (not Filipino) or even in some cases rice (very Filipino), the meal is complete!

Recently, however, I felt something was missing in my recipe. So, after further online research, I added a "special ingredient" to make Filipino spaghetti even more tasty.

A Potluck Pleaser: Jiffy's Spoon Bread Casserole

When my sister sent me this Jiffy's Spoon Bread Casserole recipe and raved to me about how popular it was at potlucks, I decided to give it a try. This past weekend, I made it as a side dish for 10 hungry adults at a bible study and wondered if people liked it.

How To Make Quick and Easy French Toast

Nothing beats a Sunday french toast breakfast. Here's how I make it.

Make this easy and quick french toast this week!

A Delicious Dinnertime Meal: Chicken Tikka Masala

Need a new recipe that uses chicken? Try Chicken Tikka Masala.

One recipe I've always wanted to learn was Chicken Tikka Masala. You'll see this fragrant and tasty dish in Indian restaurants. I made mine in 30 minutes. And it turned out delicious! How did I learn it?

OK, I cheated a little.

Boost Your Energy With a Banana Kale Smoothie

A banana kale smoothie is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up for any tired moms.

Even after a big  breakfast, a toddler can wear me down by mid-afternoon. A smoothie is my attempt at getting my nutrition on-the-go.

You too can beat the afternoon lulls by drinking this easy-to-make banana kale smoothie. 

A Snack Time Favorite: My Version of Red Robin's Parmesan Garlic Steak Fries

Make Garlic Parmesan Fries with your own seasoning mix. This post will show you how.

My darling toddler son can sometimes be picky about his meals.  But the boy loves those garlic fries from Red Robin. So I decided to make them at home.  After all, I can control the salt content and play around with the flavors.  

Quick and Easy Creamy Pesto Pasta

I love pesto.  And I love cheese.  

And when a dish takes less than 15 minutes to make from stove top to table top, I love that too.

Introducing an easy pasta dish you can make any day of the week, and especially on the nights you don't have time to make dinner.

Creamy Pesto Pasta: you can go light or heavy on the sauce.  Your choice!

The Easiest Filipino Dish Ever: Chicken Adobo

Staple dishes like Adobo are a must in my cookbook.  Staple dishes inspire variations and allow me to diversify my meals so I don't have to hear "not the same dish again!"