Mongolian Beef & Noodles

I wanted to do something a little different with the ground beef I had defrosted. Mongolian Beef & Noodles! It was really good with a little bit of kick. It also comes together really quickly, which is really awesome! 8 oz. Fettuccine or Linguini 2 lbs Ground Beef 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Hoisin SauceContinue reading “Mongolian Beef & Noodles”

Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein

Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein is one of my favorite side dishes! Pasta + Satay = Yes, please! It’s rich, creamy, pasta-y and delicious! You can add whatever vegetables you like best, but I love cabbage, onion and zucchini.  16 oz. Thin Spaghetti 1 cup Onion; chopped 2 cups Cabbage; shredded 1 cup Zucchini; choppedContinue reading “Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein”

Cincinatti Style Smoky Chili

It’s a bit nippy out so dinner tonight really hit the spot! Smoky Chili done Cincinnati style. It makes a great freezer meal, so I always make a ton of it and store it for those days where I don’t have time to cook. 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef 1 lb Italian Sausage 1 teaspoonContinue reading “Cincinatti Style Smoky Chili”

Weeknight Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is what’s for dinner! I wanted to make the more traditional version which takes longer and is simmered in red wine. It was definitely worth the wait and the beef was tender enough to cut with a fork!  4 cups white rice or pasta; cooked — Beef: 2 lb London Broil; trimmed &Continue reading “Weeknight Beef Stroganoff”

Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Definitely a comfort food kinda night. I normally crush up Sour Cream & Cheddar potato chips over top, but didn’t have any on hand. Making the cream of mushroom soup from scratch makes a world of difference and I highly recommend giving it a try. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 1 ½ cups Cheddar; divided 4Continue reading “Cheesy Tuna Casserole”

Ginger Rainbow Chard & Beef Soup

I’m still feeling a bit under the weather, so this will definitely help! It’s delicious and wonderful for sick days. The broth it creates is beautifully light and all those vegetables are jam packed with nutrients. 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 large Sweet Potato; peeled and cubed 1 cup Onion; chopped 1 cup Bell Pepper;Continue reading “Ginger Rainbow Chard & Beef Soup”

Beef Miso Ramen

I’ve never actually made Ramen that didn’t come in a styrofoam cup. This is way more nutritious and heart healthy, not to mention more satisfying to eat. The textures are wonderful! It was so much fun and I’ll definitely be making it again! 4 oz. Flank Steak Pinch of Chinese Five Spice Salt and PepperContinue reading “Beef Miso Ramen”

Hearty Homestyle Lasagna

I was craving Lasagna, but I made way too much of it. I can finally make my Leftover Lasagna Stuffed Peppers again! And word of the wise, kids love lasagna and sneaking veggies into the sauce is so easy! 1 lb lean Ground Beef 1 lb Italian Sausage 1 small Onion; chopped 1 small BellContinue reading “Hearty Homestyle Lasagna”

Classic Tuna Casserole

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 CheddarContinue reading “Classic Tuna Casserole”