Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy

I had some leftover Pesto Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes from Easter dinner and ground turkey calling my name! So stinking good! Yummy Pesto Caprese Salad and Garlic Lemon Asparagus rounded out the meal. Meatballs: 1 lb Ground Turkey 1 large Egg ½ cup Breadcrumbs ¼ cup Onion; minced 2 cloves Garlic; minced ¼ teaspoon GarlicContinue reading “Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy”

Leftover Thanksgiving Skillet Turkey Pot Pie

Day 11 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge No grocery shopping, no take-out and no deliveries. Man, this has been such a fun challenge! This is my favorite thing to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. The crust is so flaky and the gravy makes it deliciously decadent! 2 Puff Pastry Pie Shells 1 large Egg for eggContinue reading “Leftover Thanksgiving Skillet Turkey Pot Pie”

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken & Biscuits

I had a some leftover mashed potatoes from dinner last night so I made a copycat version of my favorite Cheesecake Factory dish. Chicken and Biscuits! My recipe has WAY less calories than the whopping 2,260 of the big C.F.. Plus, it sure as heck didn’t cost $20 per plate! 2 Chicken Breasts 1 cupContinue reading “Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken & Biscuits”

Creamy Rosemary Salisbury Steaks

I love cooking with my mom! Tonight was Salisbury steaks, steamed broccoli and Garlic Parmesan Bubble Bread. She made the creamy mashed potatoes and corn. She always makes the best mashed potatoes! This dish is incredible on winter night’s when it’s chilly outside. It’s a hearty, ‘stick to your ribs’ meal that kids and adultsContinue reading “Creamy Rosemary Salisbury Steaks”

Smoked Herb Elk Tenderloin

Happy Fourth of July! I have to work today, so I can’t make it to the family cookout, but I can still enjoy a nice meal! Kinda sick of burgers for now so I wanted to do something a bit more original. I had an elk tenderloin that sounded delicious! Served with Garlicky Mashed Potatoes,Continue reading “Smoked Herb Elk Tenderloin”

Mashed Potatoes with Beef & Vegetable Gravy

Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef and Vegetable Gravy! I love simple, uncomplicated meals. Beef+potatoes+veggies+gravy= yes, please! Some friends of mine call it Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie. Whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious! It’s also phenomenal served over egg noodles! Mashed Potatoes: 4 large Russet Potatoes; peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon Garlic; minced ½ cupContinue reading “Mashed Potatoes with Beef & Vegetable Gravy”

Beer Braised Bangers and Irish Champ

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I normally make Corn Beef and Cabbage with Boiled Potatoes, but unfortunately all of the corn beef sold out a week ago along with almost everything else in the store. I had to stick with what I had in my pantry and freezer this St. Patty’s day. It was delicious! BangersContinue reading “Beer Braised Bangers and Irish Champ”

Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken

Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken, Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots Mushrooms and Peas and Gluten Free Biscuits is what’s for lunch and dinner. I can’t believe I left the gravy on the stove. I was so hungry that I didn’t even bother taking it out of the skillet. Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken 2Continue reading “Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken”

Chicken Fried Elk Steak

I love elk meat. It’s lean, tender and slightly sweeter than beef. It can be an expensive meat to buy from the butcher, but it’s well worth it! Marinading it in buttermilk really helps to get rid of any gaminess the meat may have. 4 large Elk Steaks or Chops Salt and Pepper to tasteContinue reading “Chicken Fried Elk Steak”

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Chicken Pot Pie is such an amazing winter dish! It’s warm, rich and so inviting! I make it several times a month and just can’t get enough of it! These tiny servings are so cute and convenient! Be sure that your mugs are oven safe beforehand. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cooked & cubed 3 CeleryContinue reading “Individual Chicken Pot Pies”