Day 32 of my #PantryChallenge Still feeling pretty crummy, so dinner isn’t pretty but it’s quick and tasty. I needed to use up the rest of the chicken thighs from the other night and I was craving vitamin C. Turned out pretty darn tasty for winging it! Served with Creamy Zucchini & Sweet Potato Orzo. […]
Who else LOVES Tuna Burgers? They’re cheap and so easy! I really wanted to make a low carb version and I love cheese crisps, so challenge accepted! I made some cucumber and tomato salad to go with them. 3 cups Cheddar Cheese 3 large Lettuce Leaves 1 medium Onion; sliced 1 medium Tomato; sliced —Continue […]
Surf and Turf Fried Rice FTW! It’s so delicious! I’d love to have smoked the steaks, but time was short, so pan seared was the way to go. Gotta love cast iron! 4 cups rice; cooked and chilled 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon Chile Paste 1 Carrot; peeled and chopped ½ cup Onion; diced […]
I had a head of cabbage in my fridge that I needed to use up and this recipe popped into my head. They turned out great! The heat of the chile paste and the creaminess of the Sriracha Aioli went so well together. 12 Cabbage Leaves; steamed until tender 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef 1Continue […]
I had some leftover beef from last night’s BBQ Bacon Sliders, so some Cottage (or Shepherd’s if you’re American) Pie it is! Good thing too because some of my red potatoes were sprouting. Be sure to drain the beef! It’s a mess if you forget. Beef Filling: 2 lbs Ground Beef 1 cup Onion; diced […]
This is such a quick, simple and amazing recipe! I use elk sausage, but beef, pork or chicken work just as well. The tang of the peppers and the sweetness of the caramelized onions go great with the sausages! You can add pesto for a more herbaceous punch. 2 lbs Smoked Elk Sausages 1 Tablespoon […]
I haven’t made chicken and biscuits since I was quite a bit younger, but it sounded like a treat today! Switched it up and made garlic cheddar biscuits. I had to cook it a little differently than I normally would because the chicken was frozen, but it came out the same in the end. Chicken: […]
It’s always fun to try new things and broaden your culinary horizon! If you know me, you know that I’m as close to a carnivore as you can get. However, I scored an amazing deal at my local store on some vegan Italian Sausages and Bratwursts. After checking the ingredients list for anything unsavory, I […]
Decided to try and make sous-vide Satay Pork Skewers for dinner the other night. Shrimp Fried Rice and Vietnamese Spring Rolls on the side! It turned out to be so delicious! The pork was so tender! 2 lbs Pork Tenderloin; cubed 1 teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Pepper ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Lemongrass; finely […]
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 can’t have soup week without making my all time favorite soup. Curried Butternut Squash Soup! It’s so rich and creamy with just enough spice. I make it every Thanksgiving and it’s always a hit! 1 large Butternut squash; peeled & cubed 3 cups Carrot; peeled & sliced 1 large Onion; quartered 2 Garlic Bulbs; […]
Leftover spaghetti and chili from dinners passed? What’s a girl to do! Make Chili Spaghetti, of course! It was amazing! Definitely going to be doing this again next time I make chili. 8 cups Leftover Chili Con Carne or any type of Chili 16 ounces Spaghetti Pasta 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Parsley for garnish Bring […]
The humble Tuna Casserole. 6 simple, inexpensive ingredients that come together to form a childhood favorite! This is one of my go-to weeknight meals because of it’s simplicity. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom 10.5 ounces Skim Milk 4 cups Egg Noodles 1 cup Frozen Peas 1 cup Sour Cream Cheddar […]
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 […]