Feliz Cinco de Mayo and a Book Review

We combined my husband, Frank's, 75th birthday on Saturday with Cinco de Mayo for a wonderful Fiesta.  We had about 30 guests, and I wanted to keep things simple.  Life doesn't get much easier than a sheet pan Shrimp Fajita platter. 

Sausage and Plum Traybake and a Book Review #LitHappens

Evidently, what we call a Sheet Pan Dinner, here in the States, is called a Traybake in England.  A popular traybake in England includes sausage and plums.  I have no idea if this dinner resembles what you would get if you were visiting the UK, but it was well enjoyed here.

K is for Kielbasa

Fresh Kielbasa, Onions, Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts parboiled on the stove top before being transferred to a sheet pan and roasted to perfection for a simple rustic dinner that your family will love.

K is for Kielbasa.......

Celebrating Mardi Gras with an Easy Sheet Pan Dinner

Let the Good Times Roll....at least for today.  Tomorrow starts the first day of the Lenten Season for Christians as we prepare for the Easter Celebration.  We will spend the next 40 days atoning for any failures during the past year, abstaining from excess and suffering the Lord's Passion before we rise with Him in jubilation and joy.

I decided to share with you today an easy sheet pan dinner for you to celebrate Mardi Gras.  You can make a quick stop at the market and pick up all you need to make this dinner when you get home.  

Roasted Quail Sheet Pan Dinner inspired by The Rose Code and the Weekly Menu

Tender quail, roasted to a golden brown, on a sheet pan along with fingerling potatoes and fresh broccoli makes for a delicious and different dinner. Fancy enough to serve to Royalty as it was in The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Cheese Nachos #NationalTortillaChipDay

Have leftover chicken in your refrigerator?  These Sheet Pan Nachos are the perfect way to use it up and make a wonderful lunch, light dinner or snack.  

The Festive Foodies are celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day!!

Pepper Jelly Glazed Chicken Breasts #BakingBloggers

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts may be healthy but they can also be a little, ahem, boring.  Add a little bit of interest and zing with an easy glaze made with pepper jelly.  

We are baking with Jams and Jellies today over at Baking Bloggers.........

Mediterranean Chicken Legs Sheet Pan Dinner #OurFamilyTable

 Chicken legs marinated in lemon and spices then roasted with potatoes and kohlrabi for a delicious quick and easy dinner with little clean-up.

The From Our Dinner Table Group are sharing Oven Roasted Recipes today......

Cookbook Review: #IncredilbleOnePotCooking

I was provided a pre-release copy of  Incredible One Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess from Page Street Publishing.  This cookbook is written by my friend Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen and is being released today.  All content and opinions in this post are strictly my own and 100% truthful.

I am sharing the recipe for very first meal that I made from this cookbook with you today.  I adapted it slightly to use what I had available in my household and to suit our personal tastes.

Chicken pieces crusted in tortilla chips and baked to a crisp golden brown topped with melted cheese, red onions, fresh tomatoes, jalapeno slices and creamy avocado.  Perfect for a quick dinner, snack or addition to a party buffet.

Herbed Chicken with Charred Romaine Salad #BakingBloggers

This delicious and easy sheet pan dinner is made in layers making a complete, nutritious and tasty meal with easy clean up.  The chicken is coated with a lemony herb mixture and baked along with all the ingredients for the charred Romaine Salad.

The Baking Bloggers are baking with herbs today......................

Roast Chicken Shwarma #BakingBloggers

This delicious, tender, flavorful chicken Shwarma only takes 45 minutes in the oven before you are enjoying it for dinner.

Chicken Shwarma is normally cooked on a grill or rotisserie but you can enjoy it any time of the year by roasting it in your oven during the cold winter months.