Better Than A Restaurant Lasagna

I hate lasagna. Like HATE it. But the wife loves it…and has requested I learn to make it for her. So I have…and this takes a couple of hours total to make but it’s WORTH it, because even I like this Lasagna.

Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Lemon Green Beans

INGREDIENTS This is a super easy and tasty recipe that really isn’t that unhealthy IF you don’t use too much oil and use lean pork loin chops. Cook time is less than 30 minutes…prep time is about 10. 1 1/2 lb (650 g) pork chops, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning mix 2 tablespoons…

American Goulash

My mom used to make this alot when I was a kid…or a version of it. She never seemed to have a real “recipe” for it but it was ALWAYS good. It’s not a terribly long cook, 45 minutes really at the most. Hearty. Tasty. Good for colder nights. INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef…

Chicken Corn Chowder

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…

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…