Super simple but good and hearty chowder for cold weather. The wife loved it. INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 6 c. chicken stock 2 large russet potatoes, peeled…
Category: One Dish
Gorgonzola & Portobello Steak in Cream Sauce
This one was a hit even with the kids…who don’t normally like this kind of thing. Everything was so soft and warm…this would be great for chilly fall evening dates. Ingredients 1.5 pounds steak (see note) 12 oz portobello mushrooms, sliced 4 oz gorgonzola cheese 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp oil 6 Tbsp butter…
Individual Chicken Pot Pie
This really only takes about 45 minutes to make…even less if you use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken along with this. The puff pastry is store bought, can be found in the freezer at your local grocery store. Ingredients 1 box (17oz pkg or 2 sheets) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 3 Tablespoons…
Someone Must Be Sick Soup
When my kids were young, I’d come home from work and sometimes my mother in law would be there…making this soup. I’d always ask “Who’s sick?”, because if she was there making this soup SOMEONE in the house was sick. It’s easy to do…tastes GREAT…and will cure damn near anything wrong with you. (Thanks Patricia…
Tatertot Casserole
This recipe is the one my kids text me for the most. You’d think they’d write it down but they don’t. I’ve offered to pay for them to get it tattooed on their bodies because they request it so much. This is GOOD TASTING food…that is BAD FOR YOU…but there’s lots of it. And sometimes…
My Mama’s Vegetable Beef Soup
Straight up, this is my mom’s recipe. I’ve made it 20 years…it never fails to be awesome. Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (use extra lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and Pepper to Taste 12 oz can diced tomatoes 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 T. Italian Seasoning Herbs 1 T….
Beef Stroganoff Take 2
I love Beef Stroganoff…and my other recipe was fine…but more “Hamburger Helper” tasting than anything else. This recipe is just as easy…and adds a bit of tang to the flavor party that isn’t present in the first recipe. Hope you like it! Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 1/2 pound sliced button…
Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables
Easy to do weeknight meal that’s outside the norm. Everyone should love this.
Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles
It takes about 15 minutes to make this dish making it the perfect weeknight meal. It is a big spicy and a bit sour but the flavor combination is super tasty. It’s low carb, diabetic friendly, and keto friendly.
Southern Barbecue Faux-Pho
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces barbecued pork (SEE NOTES) 7 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles 4 ounces mushrooms 1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce 2 large Jalapenos sliced 5oz Spinach 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 8 cups good-quality beef stock (or chicken or vegetable stock) 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1…