‘Tis the season for soups, stews, chili’s and chowders! This Potato & Bacon Ends Chowder definitely hit the spot! It makes a LOT so it’s perfect for a large family or someone who wants lots of delicious leftovers! 4 cups Russet Potatoes; peeled and cubed 2 cups Carrots: peeled and sliced 1 large Onion; dicedContinue […]
One of my favorite dishes growing up was Kielbasa and Sauerkraut. I add half a teaspoon of honey to cut through some of the bitterness and the caramelized onions help with that too. Fermented food is so good for you and I used turkey kielbasa, which has half the calories of beef or pork. It […]
Andrew and I went to an eastern European market on Saturday and I’ve finally gotten around to making a dish I’ve wanted to try for a decade. Borscht! It was deliciously earthy and complex! I made some beef and cabbage piroshki to go with it. ¼ cup Bacon Ends 2 large Beets; peeled and cubedContinue […]
So, I know I said that sous-vide was the only way I’d ever cook pork again, but I took a chance and air fried a Parmesan Herb Crusted Tenderloin. It came out perfect and went great with the Pesto Cauliflower and Cinnamon Rosemary Roasted Carrots! 1 Pork Tenderloin ½ cup Mayonnaise Salt and Pepper toContinue […]
Cooking for one everyday means I have a LOT of leftovers. I have to get a little creative on leftover night. One box of spaghetti made 3 dishes! Spaghetti Bolognese, Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and this! Leftover Chicken Parm Spaghetti Bake 4 cups leftover Spaghetti 1 ½ cups Bolognese Sauce 1 cup fresh Spinach […]
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so my favorite types of pies are the more savory ones. Sweet onion pies are one of my absolutely favorites! It’s slightly sweet, but that sweetness balances out the savoriness of the cheese and crust. 3 large White Onions; thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 cloves Garlic; […]
You’ll never buy chicken stock from the store again once you’ve tried this ridiculously simple and delicious chicken broth! It makes a great base for all those winter soups or to sip plain when you’re feeling under the weather. I usually set the slow cooker before I go to sleep and strain it when I […]
This is one of my favorite sandwiches! The pairing of chicken and pesto is a match made in heaven and they’re so easy to make! I always serve mine with Sweet Potato Fries and a light salad. 2 large Chicken Breasts Salt and Pepper to taste Pinch of Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 8 […]
Savory meatloaf sounded really good, so I went with it! Andrew requested I call it Savory Gravory Meatloaf and I thought it was hilarious. 😂 Served it with mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and cajun roasted corn. Meatloaf: 2 lbs lean Ground Beef 2 large Eggs ½ cup White Onion; chopped ½ cup Bell Pepper; choppedContinue […]
It’s braising week at school and I wanted to kick it off with some delicious Creole Pork Stew. It’s so hearty, delicious and packed with flavor! Searing the pork first is key in getting the amazing complex flavor. Pork: 2 lbs Pork Stew Meat Salt and Pepper to taste — Vegetables: 1 large Onion; choppedContinue […]
I had a couple cups of Butternut Squash Risotto leftover from last week’s school assignment and was looking for ways of using it up. Bam! Crispy Risotto Stuffed Chicken Breasts! It was a huge hit! 4 large Chicken Breasts 2 cups leftover Risotto ½ cup Broccoli; chopped ¼ cup Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs SaltContinue […]
Quick lunch before heading out for deliveries! Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Breast with steamed veggies over steamed Jasmine Rice and a little bit of hot broth on the side! Yummo! It’s so simple, quick and tasty! Chicken: 1 large Chicken Breast; butterflied ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder ¼ Onion Powder Salt and Pepper to taste Pinch of […]
Sesame Chicken was my favorite dish growing up! I love adding honey to this dish because it adds a more complex sweetness over using plain white sugar. I thought curried Fried Rice and Egg Drop Soup would be a delicious accompaniment and they definitely were! Chicken: 2 lbs Chicken Thighs; deboned and cubed 2 cupsContinue […]
We just finished up sauté week and I wanted to give it a proper farewell. I’ve been wanting to make homemade tortillas again for a while and chicken fajitas gave me the perfect excuse! I added a bit of bacon grease, garlic powder, green onion and smoked paprika to the tortillas and it was soContinue […]