We made some serious food in 2016. Between the dinner meal planning (and most recently lunch planning), parties, holidays, potlucks, snacks, weekend breakfasts, indulged cravings, challenges, and wild ideas, I was in the kitchen a lot this past year, and loved (almost) every minute! I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes that I made in 2016 today, instead of a meal plan for the week (we are still kind of in a holiday fog, eating New Years leftovers and this and that here and there:)). These are all dinners, lunches, appetizers, etc. that were popular with the whole family that may inspire an idea for you in the New Year! And as always, share your favorites with me! I am always looking for new ideas!
Street Corn-Style Grilled Zucchini
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Chicken Stew with Quinoa and Butternut Squash
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage and Roasted Okra
Shrimp and Grits
Saturday Steak Nights!
New Year’s Day Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Ham, and Cornbread
Fried Green Tomatoes
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
Chicken and Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Beets, Cranberries, and Tomatoes
Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara
Summer Vegetable Plate
Pork Tenderloin and Kale Salad with Apples, Butternut Squash, Parmesan, Almonds, Cranberries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Summer Squash, Bacon, and Mushroom Quiche
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti
Blacked Fish Taco Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Glazed Tilapia and Fried Rice
Banh Mi Rice Bowls (the BEST!!)
Blackened Fish Tacos
Sauteed Shrimp with Pesto Zucchini Noodles and Tomatoes
Mother’s Day Feast! Crab Legs, Lobster Tails, Salad,a nd Garlic Bread
Everyday Meatballs with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Salmon Thai Crunch Quinoa Bowl
Vietnamese Pho
Greek Salad with Chicken
Black Bean Burgers and Mexican Chopped Salad
Mushroom and Zucchini Risotto
Southern Living Caramelized Onion Dip
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Red Onions, and Thyme Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
