Family Recipes
Taco Tuesdays don’t just have to be about dinner, right? These Pancake Tacos are not just fun to eat they are fun to make! Whether you make them for breakfast, brunch or dinner, they are going to be a hit. The soft pillowy pancakes stuffed with sausage AND bacon and then layered up with fluffyContinue reading “Pancake Tacos”
Hot sandwiches are a common go to for me on weeknights. They are fun to eat and fun to make. The whole family enjoys them too! These BBQ Beef Sandwiches are basically a sloppy joe taken to the next level. With the addition of bbq sauce (and not just tomato sauce) and cheese (who doesn’tContinue reading “BBQ Beef Sandwiches”
When it comes to slow cooked meats, pork is high on the list. Pork does so well with slow cooked, smoked, and cured preparation. Carnitas are a popular Mexican preparation of slow cooking pork roasts (pork shoulder or butt) in spicy peppers and a citrus component. These Slow Cooked Carnitas are infused with jalapeños andContinue reading “Slow Cooked Carnitas”
Ground beef is one of the best meats to have on hand for a busy family. It cooks up fast, can be used in so many different preparations and it is an excellent source of protein and iron. This next recipes is both a one pot and a done in 30 meal – a doubleContinue reading “Queso Pasta #30minutemeals”
When it comes to getting take out, I am such a sucker for the egg rolls! That crispy outer shell with the warm and flavorful filling is just so good. But with them being typically deep fried, it an be a bit much. So I started with idea of a way to bake them instead,Continue reading “Egg Roll Bowls”
Some restaurant chains have that one menu item that draws you in time after time. For my family the corn salsa at Chipotle is a big draw. With half the family not particularly liking raw tomatoes, it is a great alternative to traditional salsas. Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is so good for tacos, burritos, burritoContinue reading “Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa”
Spice blends are an ever present and important part of homecooking. You can find all sorts of pre-made blends at the grocery but if you look closely they have a lot of preservatives in them to help them stay shelf stable, and not get clumpy – namely lots and lots of salt (or some formContinue reading “5 DIY Spice Blends”
You know how much I like to play with classic food ideas when I am planning my menus. This one is exactly that! I love the classic meatball sub (beef meatballs covered in marinara and mozzarella), so I wanted to see what other meatball and sauce combination might work for a different kind of sandwich.Continue reading “Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs”
Typically speaking stroganoff is made with beef (either from a roast cut or ground beef). The traditional recipe has its roots in Russian cuisine and was much more mustard forward than what we are familiar with today. Modern versions are a sour cream and broth sauce with mushrooms, which is pretty much what I madeContinue reading “Chicken Stroganoff”
Classic appetizers and snacks can be elevated to more grown-up versions with a few elegant flavor combinations. The addition of dijon mustard and sharp cheddar cheese to miniature smoked sausages and flaky crescent style rolls gives you Fancy Pigs in a Blanket! The older version of pigs in a blanket that was common in 1940sContinue reading “Fancy Pigs in a Blanket”
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