Side Dishes

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado Sandwich (BLTA)

BLT’s are awesome! They’re so awesome, I risk all injury to the roof of my mouth to enjoy every bite. So how can this simple sandwich improve?   Avocado, of course!  A much better fat than mayo and even better when they’re on sale, 4 for $1. I had to […]

Chicken Avocado Pita with Savory Squash

Chicken and Avocado Pita with Savory Squash

I love the price of boneless chicken thigh. I mean, $2 bucks for 5 or 6 thighs. Wow! I realize some people are all about the white meat, but that thigh is some good eats. Don’t think it can’t be healthy in it’s own right. Trim the bad fat and […]

Baja Cod Tacos with Spicy Slaw

Baja Fresh Fish Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

Living in San Diego, fish tacos are abundant. You can get them made from Ahi, Tilapia, Snapper, Mahi Mahi, even Shark. My favorite though is still Cod. So mild, so mellow, it just melts in your mouth. And since I like my fish naked (not breaded), this fish taco recipe […]

Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas with Chickpea Salad

Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas with Chickpea Salad

A few things in life have changed my meal planning. One is my sister in law’s amazing garden and her willingness to share her goodies. The other is our CSA box. I’ll be doing a separate post on CSA’s, but for now, just know that we are in LOVE with […]

Pork Fried Rice and Egg Rolls

Chicken and Veggie Egg Rolls with Pork Fried Rice!

Egg roll wrappers are so cheap! And your choices of fillings are endless. Chicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian. I could go on and on. Plus, there’s something about egg rolls that kids just love. A perfect way to get lots of wonderful veggies in a package that’s easy for the little […]

Pork Loin with Twice Baked Potato

Pork Tenderloin & Broccoli Cheese Twice Baked Potato

I regularly find pork loin on sale at my local discount grocery store. Usually, I have to buy two loins, but for 2.99 a lb, I’ll gladly oblige. Know what I mean? It’s completely worth it, right? Loin is that special, tender meat that almost everyone loves. However, it can […]