It’s always great to have something quick to cook that will satisfy your family,or make a great appetizer. While flautas are usually filled with mainly proteins and then deep fried, I changed it up a little. I filled a few flour tortillas with thinly sliced bell peppers and onions, a little bit of cheese and … Continue reading
With summer laying on the heat, sometimes dinner preparation gets chased outdoors, where the heat can escape without cranking up the air conditioning. And pizza is one dish that requires a lot of heat! So tonight it’s pizza on the grill. I’m using my Neapolitan style crust, which holds up to heat well, makes a … Continue reading
Sweet peppers, chicken, onions and tortillas. All that’s missing is the seasoning to make a simple, tasty and healthy family dinner. BONUS! It’s also a really quick dinner! For fajitas you’ll need: One whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips. The one I had was quite large, a whole pound of meat – … Continue reading
All the rave in the 70s and named after Count Pavel Aleksandrovich Stroganov, this is one of those great classic dishes where leftovers meet something fresh to make something amazing. Literally, this dish was made out of some leftover steak and tri tip, a handful of mushrooms from combo pizza pot sticker night, the last … Continue reading
Many years ago, my husband worked for the sandwich chain Togo’s. Although I’m sure the actual recipe is probably proprietary and locked in some vault somewhere next to KFC’s secret blend of eleven herbs and spices, he has come up with his own Togo’s chili cheater recipe that rivals the real deal. Good on its … Continue reading
We’ve all taken a trip or two through the local supermarket meat department. Scores of different meat choices, freshly packaged and ready for purchase. But with so many choices available, most Americans tend to eat the same three meats – beef, pork or chicken, usually gravitating toward only a couple of different cuts of each … Continue reading
This recipe is really open to your interpretation. You can use just about any kind of fresh herb – I’ve used all kinds of parsley, different types of basil, thyme, green onion. Mix together different herbs for more flavor. Use dried herbs if you don’t have good access to fresh herbs. Cut back or remove … Continue reading
This week Amelia brought me a whole pot of her awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup. It’s not even my birthday! We ate a good bit of the soup by itself but the leftovers made great dishes in their own rite. Assuming you actually have any leftovers, these nachos make a filling meal and are easy to … Continue reading
This dish gets made in my kitchen a lot. These simple burritos make a really satisfying and inexpensive lunch or dinner. If you want to add extras to the filling or topping, it’s also a yummy way to repurpose and disguise leftovers – cooked meats, leftover rice, black olives, etc. Fried Bean Burritos – Enchilada … Continue reading
Bake time: 30-40 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes This makes a large amount of very rich macaroni and cheese. Cut the recipe in half to serve a family of four. Traditionally, I have always prepared macaroni and cheese using a roux based cheese sauce (or sometimes out of a blue box…. Sssssh don’t tell), but after … Continue reading
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