Spicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

These Spicy, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are so YUM! Ahhh… fall is on it’s way. And with it, flavors and recipes I shelved for the summer in favor of grilling meats and veggies during the hottest months. Lately I’ve been pondering how I can incorporate more of Tom’s traditional Italian favorites into our dinners without defaulting to calorie- and fat-laden recipes. I’m excited to share this new creation with you today! Honestly, this recipe should have the word “skinny” in the title {Read More}

Grilled Jambalaya — Oh Yeah!

This Louisiana girl LOVES jambalaya! In fact, back when I was living in my very first apartment at SMU, jambalaya was the first recipe I learned to cook for friends. Adored it back then, adore it even more now! But given that it’s, oh about 110 outside these days in Southern California, I prefer to cook out side whenever possible. Enter my new fave recipe: Grilled Jambalaya! The images above show you all the easy steps involved. Chop up all {Read More}

Balsamic Brown Sugar Rosemary Pork Chops | Tabler Party of Two

These pork chops are simply the bomb! Such a delicious blend of flavors!   Balsamic Brown Sugar Rosemary Pork Chops. I know, I know – that name is a mouthful, but you won’t care once you replace the words with the food itself. 😉 These flavorful chops are not only delicious, but will make you feel like a gourmet cook with very little effort. Who doesn’t love that? You may even want to invite some friends over to show off {Read More}

Grilled Flank Steak Salad

This recipe is the perfect solution for the leftover meat next time you grill flank steak! Don’t you just LOVE a perfectly grilled, juicy flank steak? I could easily eat it once a week! One of my favorite things about making a flank steak is that there are always ample leftovers, and it tastes even better on day two! So I typically make stir fry, fajitas or a delicious salad the day after. This particular salad recipe is hands-down my fave because I {Read More}

Super Yummy Jalapeno Cilantro Cole Slaw

I’m all about tasty, healthy salads all summer long. I love combining flavors and textures. I don’t know about you, but I usually prefer old favorites with some twist to them like this one. Keeps things more interesting! Plus it’s easier to create meals that are good for you.  This Jalapeño Cilantro Cole Slaw recipe is a twist on the old favorite — light and refreshing (no mayo) with a bit of a kick. If you don’t like the heat, simply leave out {Read More}

Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole

Are you looking for a recipe for a special dinner party that’s easy enough to make any ole day of the week? Then this Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole might just be your new go-to recipe! It’s party worthy because of its totally yummy flavors. It’s weeknight perfect because it’s really easy to make. (I automatically adore any recipe where most of the cooking can be done in one cast-iron skillet!) This healthy dish is a combination of protein-rich quinoa and shrimp, of course, {Read More}