If meal plans are the heart of Hoppin Meal Plans, then recipes are the meat!
Welcome to the recipe section of my site! Here I blog about my favorite recipes! Many of these recipes are featured in the meal plans and subscriptions. Most, but not all, because every now and then I throw in a few splurgy or fun dishes that don’t fit with the program, but are great for a special occasion like a holiday or party!
Plus you can read more about some of my special series like the Back of the Box series where I experiment with recipes found on the back of boxes and cans found in your pantry; or the the vintage series based on a series of My Great Recipe cards!
Pork goes so well with so many fruits. Really, is anything better than pork chops and applesauce? Not really, but here in honor of National Cherry Month I've created a…
Ditch the can and pull out the crock pot. This hearty, chunky, mouth-watering steak marinara sauce will make you ask why every night can’t be pasta night.
When most people hear the word chili, they think meat, but here is a twist on that. Our chunky garden is full of fresh vegetables. Let the meats, vegetables, and…
Who says fruits and vegetables have to be boring? This dish, with it’s curry and red pepper flakes definitely has kick to it! Of course, if you prefer your produce…
A favorite classic Irish dish. I love Shepherd’s Pie. It’s actually very easy to make, and a great comfort food in the winter. Not to mention the fact that it’s a great way to use up leftovers from those big family feasts like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Pesto is awesome! And pesto makes vegetables awesome! Just ask my vegetable adverse toddler. Vegetables – no! Vegetables with pesto – Yum! get ready for some amazing Roasted Pesto Vegetables!
Think chili has to be hot and spicy? Then you’ve never had Cincinnati chili. Cincinnati chili uses spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a sweeter flavor.