Advertisements When it comes to BBQ side dishes the most popular are potato salad and coleslaw. And when it comes to coleslaw, it is either mayonnaise based or vinegar based. This particular slaw recipe is of the no mayo variety – which is what makes is a Crunchy Slaw! Perfect for pulled pork sliders orContinue reading “Crunchy Slaw”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Shrimp Chow Mein #quickdinners
Advertisements Chinese fakeaway is so perfect for weeknight meals. It is almost always a super quick recipe to pull together, with simple ingredients that you probably already have. This quick dinner idea for Shrimp Chow Mein is great for a family meal but also really good for a meal prep plan. You have your protein,Continue reading “Shrimp Chow Mein #quickdinners”
Potato & Onion Salad #nomayo
Advertisements Playing with potato salad recipes has become something of a hobby for me. There are so many varieties out there – mayo, no mayo, egg, no egg, hot, cold, mustard, no mustard, boiled potatoes, or roasted potatoes, it’s really goes on and on. So this latest iteration fits right in – this Potato &Continue reading “Potato & Onion Salad #nomayo”
Cheesy Layered Potatoes
Advertisements Some people call these Scalloped potatoes others call it Potatoes Au Gratin but I like to call them Cheesy Layered Potatoes. Really the difference is that scalloped potatoes are made with just a cream sauce while the au gratin is made with a cheese sauce. I like to call it Cheesy Layered Potatoes becauseContinue reading “Cheesy Layered Potatoes”
BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Advertisements 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 (whoContinue reading “BBQ Beef Sandwiches”
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”
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
Advertisements 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,Continue reading “Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa”
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”