I was scrolling through Instagram and found a delicious looking sesame ginger dish. Sign me up! I decided on honey instead of the more traditional sugar and didn’t regret it one bit! I wanted something with a bit more pizzazz, so I made some turmeric five-spice scented rice to go with it. Match made inContinue reading “Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry”
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Meatball Minestrone Soup
Truth be told, the only time I’d ever tried minestrone soup was from a can. It was so gross that I never had any interest in having it again. It’s soup week at school and low and behold, Minestrone is on the menu. I now have a very different opinion! It was absolutely phenomenal! 2Continue reading “Meatball Minestrone Soup”
Marsala Beef Tips & Gravy
Beef Tips and Gravy sounded so good! I added some Marsala wine and WOW! It added so much depth to the dish! It got an A+ from the husband! Beef Tips: 2 lbs Chuck Roast; cubed ¼ cup Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper to Taste — Gravy: 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 largeContinue reading “Marsala Beef Tips & Gravy”
Homestyle Chicken & Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
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:Continue reading “Homestyle Chicken & Garlic Cheddar Biscuits”
Huli Huli Chicken Skewers
It’s such a nice day out, perfect for huli huli chicken skewers! They’re sweet, saucy and tangy. They went really well with some fried rice and Hawaiian Mac salad! 3 cups Pineapple; cubed 3 cups Bell Pepper Chunks 2 cups Onion chunks 1 large Zucchini; sliced ½” thick 1 lb Mushrooms; halved — Chicken Marinade:Continue reading “Huli Huli Chicken Skewers”
Weeknight Cottage Pie
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 reading “Weeknight Cottage Pie”
Borscht
Andrew and I went to an eastern European market on Saturday and I’ve finally gotten around to making a dish I’ve wanted to try for a decade. Borscht! It was deliciously earthy and complex! I made some beef and cabbage piroshki to go with it. ¼ cup Bacon Ends 2 large Beets; peeled and cubedContinue reading “Borscht”
Curried Chicken Fried Rice
I love how easy and versatile fried rice is! Curry sounded delightful so I thought I’d toss the spices in some chicken fried rice. It was a hit! Chicken: 1 large Chicken Breast; cubed 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Curry Powder ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder Salt and Pepper to tasteContinue reading “Curried Chicken Fried Rice”
French Onion Beef & Veggie Bake
I love repurposing leftovers! I had some of the gravy leftover from the other night as well as some ground beef and veggies I needed to use up. I figured I’d toss them together in a casserole. 2 ½ lbs Ground Beef 3 cups Broccoli 1 large Zucchini; chopped 1 cup Carrots; chopped 1 cupContinue reading “French Onion Beef & Veggie Bake”
Ground Turkey Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ground turkey was the only defrosted meat I had in my fridge and I didn’t want to make the same old thing. I had everything needed to make this hearty and delicious soup, plus it came together in under an hour. It makes quite a bit but don’t worry, it’s even tastier the next day!Continue reading “Ground Turkey Stuffed Pepper Soup”