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 reading “Honey Sesame Chicken”
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Chicken Coconut Curry
I tried curry for the first time when I was 25 years old (a little late, I know) and now it’s one of those meals that I make a couple of times a month! Curries are a great way to use up every type of vegetable you may have laying around. My personal favorites areContinue reading “Chicken Coconut Curry”
Italian Elk Sausage & Peppers
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 TablespoonContinue reading “Italian Elk Sausage & Peppers”
Baked Sweet & Sour Beef
I haven’t made Sweet & Sour anything in ages! I decided to try it with beef that I floured and baked in the oven. It came out so delicious! I’m definitely making this again. Soon! Beef Marinade: 2 lbs Beef roast; cut into 1” cubes 1 Tablespoon Spicy Mustard ½ cup Soy Sauce, ¼ teaspoonContinue reading “Baked Sweet & Sour Beef”
Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese with bacon? Yes, please! It went brilliantly with the slow smoked Dry Rubbed Ribs, Creamy Corn & Potato Bake and fried cabbage! It’s dinner time! 3 cups Elbow Pasta ½ cup Butter ½ cup Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs 1 cup Sharp Cheddar 1Continue reading “Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese”
Italian Pasta Salad
I love Italian Pasta Salad! Tangy, rich and mildly sweet. It’s great at get togethers, pot lucks or as an everyday side dish! So easy and so delicious! 8 oz Bow Tie Pasta ½ cup Red Onion; chopped ½ cup Bell Pepper; chopped ½ cup Black Olives; sliced ½ cup Tomatoes; diced ½ cup Celery,Continue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese is one of my favorite Italian dishes! The tang of the tomatoes, the herbaceous seasonings and the richness of the beef and sausage. So amazing! And all that delicious Parmesan! Served with steamed broccoli; it can’t be beat! Sauce: 1 ½ lbs lean Ground Beef 1 lb mild Italian Sausage 1 oz BaconContinue reading “Spaghetti Bolognese”
Sous-Vide Raspberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin
I love Sous-Vide for it’s ability to perfectly cook pork, a protein that I’ve struggled with for years. It comes out perfectly juicy every time! Reverse searing it renders the fat and keeps the meat deliciously tender. Pork 2-3 lb Pork Tenderloin 2 Tablespoons Italian Herbs 2 Garlic Cloves; finely minced ½ teaspoon Onion PowderContinue reading “Sous-Vide Raspberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin”
Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf
This is by far my favorite recipe for meatloaf. I love meatloaf with ketchup, but what about BBQ Sauce? One word. Amazing! It’s a go to for Meatloaf Night. Cheap, quick and its a great way to hide the veggies that picky kids or *cough* younger brothers *cough* refuse to eat. When you have time,Continue reading “Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf”
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