The Salty Cook

Tag: American food

  • Tonight’s Dinner: Homemade Pizza

    I have always loved making homemade pizza. Pizza is probably my favorite food. You can prepare it in so many ways: thin crust, thicker crust, Chicago style. You can top it with anything. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of sauce options. There are hundreds of cheese combinations. You can add herbs and spices to the…

  • Tonight’s Dinner: Chicken Alfredo a la Leftovers

    Not every night can be fancy or gourmet and tonight is one of those nights. We didn’t plan well and didn’t have a lot of food on hand, and instead of shopping, we decided to make do. So we’re making a nice, easy chicken Alfredo with random stuff from the pantry. I had some chicken…

  • Tonight’s Meal: Barbeque Chicken

    We try to eat a varied diet, but often fall into a rut. Tonight we’re going to do something a little different: simple, easy, barbeque chicken drumsticks. Technically, this is more like “chicken with barbeque sauce.” We’re not using a smoker or a grill per se to cook these drumsticks, at least not on this…

  • Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo with Chicken Thighs

    This is a great meal! The broccoli makes it healthy, the chicken and cheddar make it hearty, and the Orzo is easy to cook and delightfully toothsome. Ingredients Process

  • Taco Pasta

    All the savory flavors of tacos mixed with the toothsome goodness of pasta. What’s not to love? Ingredients Process

  • Basic Jambalaya

    Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish. However, not being Cajun or from Louisiana, I have no clue how to make an ‘authentic’ Jambalaya. So this is a super basic, easy, Jambalaya-style recipe that tastes good and is easy to cook. Feel free to experiment by adding different mixes of veggies and spices, and let me…

  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Delicious chicken breasts are cooked with a thick, garlicky cream sauce to make this beloved classic dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Why not check out our Recipes Page for more!

  • Creamy Basil Chicken Orzo

    Our fascination with the humble Orzo pasta continues. This recipe blends a subtly spiced chicken with a creamy basil-flavored sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious with garlic bread! Ingredients Chicken Orzo Process Did you enjoy this Orzo recipe? Check out our recipes page for more!

  • Italian Sandwich Sliders

    What’s more fun than a slider? These tiny sandwiches are super fun to make for lunch or dinner. Filled with tasty lunchmeat and provolone cheese and brushed with garlic butter, you’re sure to enjoy these adorable little sandwiches. Ingredients The ingredients list for this recipe is a little fast and loose. We used 12 slices…

  • Pizza Quesadillas

    Feeling lazy? Don’t want to cook some elaborate meal? Pizza quesadillas are a great way to cook something for your family without needing to do anything complicated or elaborate. Quick, simple, and tasty, this has become a staple dish during busy seasons in our household. Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this simple dinner idea? If…