This was simple and tasty and even the pickiest of my children liked it. This makes 4 servings at about 350 calories per serving. 15 minute prep time,less than 10 minute cook time. INGREDIENTS FOR PORK MARINADE 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin 1½ tablespoons brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, (minced) 1 inch fresh ginger, (grated) 2…
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…
Fast and Easy Chicken Shawarma
INGREDIENTS 3/4 tbsp ground cumin 3/4 tbsp turmeric powder 3/4 tbsp ground coriander 3/4 tbsp garlic powder 3/4 tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, more if you prefer Salt 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large lemon, juice of 1/3 cup EVOO 6 pita pockets…
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…
Fettucine Alfredo with toasted breadcrumbs
This seems much more complex than it actually is. Stop using the crap in a jar…this is SOOO much better! Fresh pasta can be bought…most grocery stores carry Buitoni pasta in the dairy aisle near the biscuits. INGREDIENTS Alfredo Sauce: 12 ounces fresh pasta 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 – 3…
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…