Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Wings When you live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, chances are there is a big “game day” looming. These spicy baked chicken wings are perfect for game day or anytime you need to whip up a casual, yet delicious, appetizer. Making your own homemade flavored seasonings is easy. However, finding the perfect balance of […]

Yellow Rice – How to Cook Perfect Rice with Turmeric and Curry We love this yellow rice recipe – and we must say, we make it often!  Why you ask? Because rice is so easy to sneak in all kinds of good things. You will enjoy the healthy addition of turmeric and it’s amazing healthy […]

Cauliflower and Cheese Recipe with Green Peas if you Please Cauliflower and Cheese is one of our many favorite vegetable recipes. We also love a crisp green pea, and these two vegetables, combined with cheese, goes very well together. The more nutrients you add to your meals, the better off your body will be. So […]

Easy Creamed Spinach – A Simple Side Dish made From Frozen Spinach The quickest and easiest way to make a delicious creamed spinach is by making a cheesy white sauce. Kids love white sauce and cheese, so this is a great dish to get them to try spinach, and by using frozen spinach, you are […]

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts   A simple pan-roasted Brussel sprouts side-dish is perfect for a quick family meal. This delicious side dish is full of caramelized flavor punctuated by tasty bits of bacon and crispy goodness. Pair this dish with pork chops or roasted chicken for a wonderful, low-carb meal. The mighty little brussel sprout is a […]

Classic Wedge Salad In the age of healthy eating, the classic wedge salad has experienced a surge in popularity. While you can add anything you want to this lovely salad, and can, indeed, use any type of lettuce, I’d like to share with you the classic recipe. For this version, you will need a head […]

Deprecated: Function get_magic_quotes_gpc() is deprecated in /home/dinnerpl/dev.dinnerplanner.com/wp-includes/formatting.php on line 2425

How to Cook, Roast and Grill Fresh Asparagus ASPARAGUS… When you live in Pittsburgh, you know spring has arrived when you see the asparagus start to show up at the local grocery stores! Fresh asparagus shows up late March or early April! HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS  – Not everyone knows the proper way to cook asparagus so […]

Hearty & Healthy Greek Salad for Dinner Recipe This beautiful salad tastes as good as it looks! Although you don’t have to spend the time arranging the toppings as they are presented here, be sure to tuck this idea away for the next time you need to bring an attractive and delicious dish to a family […]

Creamy Mushroom Orzo Pasta A mushroom pasta that mimics creamy risotto! With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn dinner into a clean-eating, healthy and delicious meal. With the addition of healthy mushrooms and baby spinach, this creamy orzo pasta turns out just as scrumptious as a bowl of creamy risotto. The nicest thing […]

Creamy Mushroom Risotto This mushroom risotto recipe goes “old school” with its traditional “stand and stir” technique. This approach may take a bit more time, but the results are well worth the effort. When making this recipe, don’t be tempted to substitute other forms of rice because they won’t deliver the coveted rich, creamy texture […]