Another cold and dreary day calls for salmon, cream and pasta! I just made a fresh batch of chicken bone broth and it added amazing flavor to the simple cream sauce. Andrew gave me an A on this one!! Salmon: 3 lbs Salmon Filet 1 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon GarlicContinue […]
I had some leftover pomme puree from class and thought it would make an amazing topping for cottage pie! I had some leftover honey cornbread and steamed broccoli from last night’s dinner. Easy weeknight dinner! Beef Filling: 2 lbs Ground Beef 1 cup Onion; diced ½ cup Carrots; diced 1 cup Mushrooms; minced 3 clovesContinue […]
This is one of my favorite quick recipes. It’s way cheaper and fresher to make at home rather than ordering it for takeout. Plus, you know exactly what’s in it. 1 ½ Tablespoons Sesame Oil 2 lbs Beef Sirloin Strips 3 cups Broccoli Florets 3 cloves Garlic; minced — Sauce: 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoonContinue […]
So much cheesy goodness! Sausage Egg and Bacon Breakfast Melts, one for dinner tonight and the other for breakfast tomorrow. Honestly, I could only finish half of the sandwich. They were 5” tall before I squished them with another pan! I also made some Cheesy Pepper Hash Browns to go with it. 4 thick slicesContinue […]
I love pastry braids! Delicious, buttery and the whole family will love it! Making the puff pastry takes time, but you can certainly use store bought with amazing results. Serve it with a side salad or a light vinaigrette coleslaw! 2 cups Chicken Breast; cubed 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence Salt and Pepper to tasteContinue […]
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 […]
Last meal of 2019! Spiced Roasted Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice Bake, Zucchini Au Gratin and garlic herb mashed potatoes! It was a heck of a meal to wrap up the year. I am so going to use the leftover chicken to make Chicken & Green Chile Chimichangas tomorrow. Chicken: 3 Chicken Leg Quarters 3Continue […]
What an amazing lunch! Homemade Tomato Pesto Soup is rich, creamy and makes for an amazing winter meal! If you can’t make homemade basil pesto, store bought will work, but fresh can’t be beat! You can also substitute the fresh tomatoes for 4 large cans of stewed tomatoes. 3 lbs Fresh Tomatoes; cored and choppedContinue […]
Anyone ready for a carb load? The red and green make it festive and Christmasy! These were a major success with Andrew polishing off half the batch in record time. Chili: 1 ½ lbs Ground Turkey 1 cup Zucchini; cored & chopped ½ cup Red Onion; chopped ½ cup Yellow Onion; chopped 1 cup BellContinue […]
I love Panda Express’ Crab Rangoons and they’re so easy to make! Oddly enough, they don’t use crab or imitation crab in their original recipe. Feel free to add some though, it’s delicious! My local Panda Express offers 3 for $2.35. Buying the ingredients myself, I have enough to make 50 Rangoons for just shyContinue […]
This versatile sauce goes great with a bunch of side dishes and main dishes! It’s sweet, tangy and delicious! I make up a jar of it and it lasts in the fridge for upwards of a month! 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar ¼ cup Pineapple Juice 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce 1 teaspoon Chile Paste 1Continue […]
I love zucchini and just so happened to have a couple in my fridge that I needed to use. This recipe is great if you’re on a budget and want something tasty and quick! So delicious and simple! 2 large Zucchini; chopped 1 Garlic Clove; minced ½ cup Sharp Cheddar ¼ cup Onion; chopped SaltContinue […]
So much cheesy goodness! Sausage Egg and Bacon Breakfast Melts, one for dinner tonight and the other for breakfast tomorrow. Honestly, I could only finish half of the sandwich. They were 5” tall before I squished them with another pan! I also made some Cheesy Pepper Hash Browns to go with it. 4 thick slicesContinue […]
I’ve never had legitimate Chicken and Waffles before. I tried it once with frozen chicken tenders and pre-mixed waffle batter and wasn’t impressed. Making it from scratch is definitely the way to go! The smoked paprika and maple syrup went really well together! 2 Bacon Strips; cooked 2 Tablespoons Butter ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 TablespoonContinue […]