Advertisements Bourbon chicken is not necessarily the most common item found on the menu at a Chinese restaurant, as it is not strictly Chinese food, but rather a western modernization of the sauce making found in Chinese cuisine. This recipe for Bourbon Chicken & Rice has a smoky velvety sauce with just a hint ofContinue reading “Bourbon Chicken & Rice”
Category Archives: Sauces
Egg Roll Bowls
Advertisements 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 themContinue reading “Egg Roll Bowls”
Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs
Advertisements 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 ofContinue reading “Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs”
Chicken Stroganoff
Advertisements 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 IContinue reading “Chicken Stroganoff”
Balsamic Sausage & Pasta #onepotmeal
Advertisements Balsamic is such a great flavor that often gets over looked when it comes to weeknight family meals. It is a stronger flavor, but when you add it to a cream sauce you get the boldness along with a velvety pasta dish. Adding in the mushrooms and Italian sausage comes together to make aContinue reading “Balsamic Sausage & Pasta #onepotmeal”
Copycat Hamburger Helper
Advertisements A lot of us grew eating boxed meals like the ever popular hamburger helper. You know one pot pasta, ground beef and sauce dish that takes maybe 30 minutes to make and, unfortunately, tastes like it came from a box. And yet it’s still a flavor that tastes like a home cooked meal. SoContinue reading “Copycat Hamburger Helper”
Lemon Chicken Orzo
Advertisements Some weeknights, you just want to get a little more fancy with your meals. It doesn’t necessarily have to be extra work, just a little extra effort for the presentation. This Lemon Chicken Orzo is a crispy breaded chicken over orzo pasta with a lemon garlic butter sauce. You are going to love theContinue reading “Lemon Chicken Orzo”
Irish Nachos
Advertisements Who doesn’t love some good ol’ Pub Grub? My husband and I absolutely love going out to a brewery and sharing a beer-tasting flight and a plate of nachos. So I decided to figure out my own recipe so we can have a little date night in our own backyard! Simple yet delicious –Continue reading “Irish Nachos”
Creamy Beef Tortellini #onepot
Advertisements There is just something about a creamy cheesy beefy tomato sauce over a pasta that calls out for family dinner time. When you can make the pasta element a cheesy tortellini, you get to level up on the yum factor. This recipe for Creamy Beef Tortellini is going to be a perfect addition toContinue reading “Creamy Beef Tortellini #onepot”
Loose Meat Sandwiches
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a classic diner style sandwich for dinner. These Loose Meat Sandwiches are so fun to make and so yum to eat! Two cheeses, caramelize onions, ground beef and perfectly toasted bread – with a little kick. The combination of Swiss and cheddar gives a great gooey cheese bite. I like toContinue reading “Loose Meat Sandwiches”