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Hello! This is a family favorite in my household and it is great for a weeknight meal since it's pretty quick to make! AND for a plus there are veggies diced small in the sauce so it's great for your picky veggie eaters! Let's get started! INGREDIENTS: 4 Slices of Bacon1 Tablespoon oil1 small onion… Continue reading Quick Beef Ragu
Ok so usually I don't talk a bunch before my recipes, but I have to explain my shrimp......I went to the Grocery after our 2021 Texas Snow Storm and thankfully our grocery store wasn't too cleared out (YAY) but I could only find mini shrimp.....like small as my thumbnail shrimp (technically i think we call… Continue reading Classic Shrimp Scampi
Hi Friends! So this is Ben's favorite meal and it's a tradition for me to make this for his on his birthday every year. We rarely if ever have it unless it's February 21st! Let's get started! Pictures posted below if needed. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium chicken breasts1 8 oz package Swiss Cheese1 8 oz package… Continue reading Chicken Cordon Bleu
This is one of our favorite week night meals as a family! It is quick, easy & dummy proof....that is if you have an instant pot. INGREDIENTS: 1- 1 1/2 lbs. Flank Steak (slice across the grain)1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup brown sugar (you can adjust this depending on your taste)10 cloves of… Continue reading Instant Pot Mongolian Beef Over Rice
This is a quick and delicious dinner that my whole family loves. It is pretty basic and easy to make, I serve over Jasmine Rice but you could replace that with anything that you like! Ingredients: 1 pound of stir fry beef 1 teaspoon of salt 6 tablespoons of soy sauce 4 tablespoons of dry… Continue reading Asian Beef Stir Fry
This was inspired by Chrissy Teigen's recipe with a couple little changes i've made. You can make the peanut sauce spicy but since I have 2 children that would whine if I did that I chose to not do that. This is a pretty quick dinner that makes it look like you really tried. LOL… Continue reading Thai Fishcakes with a Peanut Sauce
I got this idea from Pioneer Woman and it was fantastic! This recipe will make 4 sandwiches so if you need less or more you can adjust the recipe how you need. Ingredients: 4 Green Chiles1/4 Cup White Vinegar1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced1/4 Cup Mayonnaise 1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard 8 Slices of Rye Bread (You… Continue reading Best Grilled Cheese
So I don't brag on myself very much, but I do make amazing fried chicken! It is a commitment though, you need to prep the chicken for 24 hours first. Ingredients: 4 cups of Buttermilk2 Tbsp Garlic Powder1 Tbsp Garlic SaltFreshly ground Black PepperAs much chicken as you need for your dinner ( I personally… Continue reading Amanda’s Famous Fried Chicken
This is a yummy and light version of some our favorite asian cuisine, sweet & spicy chicken paired with jasmine rice and snow peas. Let's get started. Ingredients: 1 pound of chopped Chicken Breasts1 Cup of Jasmine RicePackage of Snow peas1/2 lb. Sweet Peppers3 Tbsps Ketchup2 Tbsps Honey2 Tbsps Soy Sauce1 Tbsp Sesame Oil1 Tbsp… Continue reading Sweet & Spicy Chicken
This was an AMAZING dinner! A lot of flavors and pretty easy to make. Ingredients: 4 oz. Prosciutto1-2 Packages of Gnocchi (depending on how many you are feeding, I use 2)1 Large Zucchini4 Oz. Grape Tomatoes 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic (2 Cloves)1 1/2 Tsp Chile Paste1 Can of Tomato Paste2 Tbsp Mascarpone Cheese Instructions: Fill… Continue reading Prosciutto Gnocchi
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