The Salty Cook

Category: dinner

  • Italian Chicken & Orzo

    This dish is easy to cook, requires only one large pan and a baking sheet, and best of all, it’s a crowd-pleaser. Even our finicky older child who eats about two things said she’d eat it again — we’ll take that as a win. Ingredients Chicken Orzo Process

  • Philly Cheese Steaks

    Who doesn’t like a cheesesteak? Gooey cheese melted over seasoned beef and toothsome bread makes for a delectable dinnertime treat. NOTE: this recipe requires you to put the steak in the freezer about an hour before cooking, so plan ahead. Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Check out the others on the recipe page!

  • Adopt, Adapt, Improve

    One of the bigger challenges in our household is time management. I work a traditional 9-5 job (although I am fortunate enough to be working at home) and my wife works overnights as a nurse. My kids have busy schedules of their own but don’t drive yet, so between the four of us, our various…

  • Mexican Pizza

    I don’t know that you’d actually find this dish in Mexico, but it’s a great Tex-Mex dinner night idea. This dish is popular with both our resident fussy eater and the more refined palates of the household. Plus, it’s economical and relatively easy to prep! Ingredients Process

  • Cajun Chicken and Rice

    We here at Flocks & Glocks loooooove spicy food. Food without flavor is food without joy! This spicy Cajun chicken and rice recipe is filling and chock-full of flavor. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not check out our Recipes Page for more food ideas?

  • Zuppa Toscana

    This potato-based soup is full of flavor! Spicy Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, potatoes, and cream mingle to make a rich and flavorful soup, and the addition of kale lets you pretend it’s healthy. This soup is perfect as a side, but you could just eat it as a meal. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this…

  • Ham and Cheese Sliders

    In the long and heavy days after Thanksgiving, as we rest and digest and curse ourselves for our overindulgences, many of us survive on plates of leftovers. Among our leftovers, we have thick slices of ham and dinner rolls — perfect for making sliders! Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not click on…

  • Savory Spaghetti Sauce

    Spaghetti is a simple meal that lends itself well to elevation. This fancy spaghetti sauce uses a variety of savory vegetables and spicy sausage to make a delicious sauce that’s a perfect way to juice up spaghetti night. Ingredients Process Did you like this recipe? Why not check out more on our recipes page?

  • Southwest Pasta

    This southwest-inspired pasta is a nice twist on a pasta meal. It takes a while to make it, but it’s well worth the wait! Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not check out our recipes page?

  • Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Sometimes, you just want to eat classic American meat-and-potatoes meal. These savory steak bites are served with garlic-herb potatoes that practically melt in your mouth! Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this food? Find more food like it on the Recipes Page!