Day 5 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge. Because can you really have too much Thanksgiving dinner? Especially if it makes an amazing sandwich for lunch the next day. Air Fryer Cranberry Sauce Turkey Meatloaf with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Stuffing, buttered biscuit Cheesy Garlic Corn Bake and Buttered Peas. I know a lot […]
My goodness! I totally forgot how much I love Beef Stroganoff! My apartment smells divine! I opted for a more traditional recipe this time. Served with some Beef Pirozhkis. As always, it’s not traditional because I love tinkering with recipes too much. 3 lb Chuck Roast; cubed ¼ cup Dijon Mustard ¼ cup Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire […]
Day 2 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge I love this pantry challenge! Making meals using ingredients from my pantry, fridge and freezer is turning out to be so much fun! No shopping and no new groceries. Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches served with Garlic Herb Fries and homemade Coleslaw. 1 cup Coleslaw 3 Burger Buns 1 […]
Dinner tonight. More ribs! This time Sweet Heat Baked Ribs. Yes, BAKED! They were so tender! Served with Green Bean Casserole, Loaded Broccoli Baked Potatoes, Cornbread Bake and buttered rolls. ¼ cup Olive Oil 1 large clove Garlic; finely minced ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon Red […]
Spaghetti Bolognese is one of my favorite Italian dishes! The tang of the tomatoes, the herbaceous seasonings and the richness of the beef and sausage. So amazing! And all that delicious Parmesan! Served with steamed broccoli; it can’t be beat! Sauce: 1 ½ lbs lean Ground Beef 1 lb mild Italian Sausage 1 oz Bacon […]
I haven’t made Sweet & Sour anything in ages! I decided to try it with beef that I floured and baked in the oven. It came out so delicious! I’m definitely making this again. Soon! Beef Marinade: 2 lbs Beef roast; cut into 1” cubes 1 Tablespoon Spicy Mustard ½ cup Soy Sauce, ¼ teaspoon […]
These pork chops are so simple, quick and delicious! If you don’t have an air fryer, grilling or baking also works great! For baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 16-18 minutes. For grilling, preheat your grill to high and grill for 15 minutes. Served with a chopped salad, Cheesy Broccoli & Rice Casserole,Continue […]
Day 38 of my #PantryChallenge Quick and easy dinner tonight. Cheesy Beef & Broccoli Shells! It would have been leagues better if I’d had whole milk and fresh broccoli on hand, but what can ya do. It’s really easy, inexpensive and kids love it! Definitely one of my favorite weeknight meals. 1 lb Ground Beef […]
It’s been pretty cold and rainy so I opted to bake the chicken instead of smoking them. Plus I forgot that I’d ran out of wood pellets. Whoops! Chicken: 3 large Chicken Breasts ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika Salt and Pepper to taste — Sauce: ¼ cup Lime Juice ¼ cup Soy […]
Happy New Years Eve, everyone! It’s a quiet night in with a Pesto Chicken Pie for us. You can use whichever vegetables you prefer, and it’s a great way to get picky eaters to get their vegetables in. 1 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 cup Broccoli Florets 1 cup Onion; chopped ½ cup Carrot; mincedContinue […]
Dreary days call for Strawberry Lemonade (that may or may not have been spiked) and Lemon Almond cookies! I don’t usually bake, but for some reason my soul was craving cookies. I didn’t have enough strawberries to true strawberry lemonade, but I had some of my strawberry syrup in the fridge from breakfast a coupleContinue […]
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 […]
The Honey Dijon Pot Roast with Rosemary Root Vegetables and Gravy I made for dinner last night turned out great! Sweet, tangy and the Rosemary was absolutely delicious. I switched the recipe up a bit and decided to make a gravy out of the beef drippings. 3 lb Chuck Roast 2 Tablespoons Butter Salt andContinue […]
I think I picked the wrong day to make Chicken Fajita Pizza. It’s a solid 100°F in my apartment right now. Totally worth it! This was a rehash of a recipe I started making years and years ago. It turned out brilliantly! 1 Pizza Dough Ball 1 large Chicken Breast; butterflied 1 Tablespoon Fajita Spice Blend 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup Refried Beans 1 cup Mozzarella or Cotija Cheese 1 medium Tomato; cored and diced 2 small Bell Peppers; cored and sliced 1 small Red Onion; sliced ¼ cup Corn ¼ cup Cilantro; chopped ¼ cup Sour Cream 1 large Lime; juiced […]