Posts Tagged ‘dinner rescue’
Food Storage Enchiladas
Family was really hungry. I had a plethora of tortillas….. and enchiladas sounded good to me. So enchiladas is what I made. With a bunch of substitutions. And they turned out fantastic. Food Storage Enchiladas Make your sauce: Melt 2 tbsp. butter into a medium sauce pan. Add 2 tbsp. flour. Whisk together and cook…
Read MorePot Roast Stuffed Baked Potato
Ok. I get it, not your “usual” pot roast dinner. But trust me when I say, it’s fun and new and still the same comfort flavors we are all used to eating for Sunday dinner. Pot Roast Stuffed Baked Potato 4 lb. pot roast 1/4 cup water 1 pkg. McCormick pot roast flavor packet 2…
Read MoreChicken Broccoli Alfredo Skillet
Always looking for ways to simplify my favorite meals…. here’s the chicken broccoli alfredo I made for lunch with husband recently. So good. It will be on my regular rotation for a while. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Skillet 1 lb. ground chicken 3 cups frozen broccoli 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher…
Read MoreEasy Cashew Chicken- A 20 minute meal
Easy dinners are my jam. This one takes only 20 minutes, you can add vegetables from your garden to make it go further, or add rice for a heartier meal. Cashew chicken is a favorite around here. Cashew Chicken 1 lb. ground chicken 2 cups diced celery 4 oz. shredded carrots 1/2 white onion 3…
Read MoreGrandma Lu’s Eggs A La King
This is my Grandma Lu. She was fearless. She could ride bare back better than anyone. She would wear bikinis and rope swing into ponds. She was in many an old western movies- made in Kanab by her family ranch back in the day. She met movie stars….. John Wayne just to name one. She…
Read MoreNBD- Meatball Kolaches
Our family loves meatballs. Especially Benson. So I thought that stuffing a kolache with cheese and meatballs and lots of rich red sauce it would be amazing. AND it was. Meatball Kolaches Kolaches base recipe HERE 12 fresh meatballs 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Marinara sauce Parmesan cheese, grated Parsley, for garnish Assemble the…
Read MoreShrimps & Tomatoes
All things considered, one of my most favorite memories of Greece is the food. Hands down, every single meal, or cacao was simply amazing. And I am craving it ALL. DAY. EVERY. DAY. Here’s a shrimp recipe that is simple and flavorful and speaks to all my Mediterranean food needs here at home. Shrimps &…
Read MoreBeef Burgundy
An easy, hearty dinner idea that everyone will love. Even the leftovers taste better the second day if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers. Beef Burgundy 1 cup red wine or sugar free red grape juice 1 cup beef broth 2 bay leaves 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms 2 cups diced carrots 1 cup…
Read MoreGreek Spaghetti
Funny story. While in Greece, I basically dinner rescued each meal at the retreat. The best part about being the chef, was going to the grocery store, walking around and deciding what I would make for meals on the spot. This is one of my favorite things to do. I was a kid on Christmas…
Read MoreClam Chowder
The easiest clam chowder….. its for sure not fat free. But a good clam chowder isn’t. HAHA. This is a great soup to serve with a sandwich for the perfect lunch on a cold fall or winter day. Clam Chowder 1 small onion, diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1…
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