This may not be the most visually stunning meal, but it is amazingly tasty and satisfying. German braised pork and sauerkraut is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Pork shoulder chunks are coated in a Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and browned until they form a nice crust, then braised in sauerkraut, apples, onionsContinueContinue reading “German Braised Pork and Sauerkraut”
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Rice Cake Stir Fry with Chicken and Veggies
If you have not had Asian rice cakes before, I highly suggest them as their chewy texture is so addicting. Tteok (Korean: ë–¡) is a general term for Korean version of these rice cakes. They are made with steamed flour of various grains, especially glutinous and non-glutinous rice. You can buy these at most Asian markets,ContinueContinue reading “Rice Cake Stir Fry with Chicken and Veggies”
Japanese Style Hot Dogs
This Japanese twist on hot dogs was super delicious and different than any other hot dog I have eaten. They are topped with fried onions bathed in homemade teriyaki sauce (so much easier to make than you’d think it is), then a nice drizzle of Kewpie mayo, which is a rich, thick Japanese mayo withContinueContinue reading “Japanese Style Hot Dogs”
Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Ever since my husband made old school tuna noodle casserole, we’ve been a bit obsessed with casseroles at my house. I also recently made this amazing rice a roni chicken casserole for the second time, if you missed out on that recipe. This current casserole was also delicious. It has tender chunks of seasoned chicken,ContinueContinue reading “Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Casserole”
Tofu and Shiitake Chow Fun
Chow fun is a noodle dish that is usually made with big wide rice noodles. Unfortunately I was out of those, so my picture has skinny rice noodles instead. 🙂 The good news is the taste the same. If you can get your hands on the wide ones, use those, but if not, these regularContinueContinue reading “Tofu and Shiitake Chow Fun”
Mini Naan Jalapeno Cheddar Tuna Melts
These mini naan jalapeno cheddar tuna melts are a fun take on a traditional tuna melt, made on mini naan bread and topped with cheddar and jalapeno slices. They are baked and then broiled for a minute or two at the end just to get some great color on the cheese. I really loved theseContinueContinue reading “Mini Naan Jalapeno Cheddar Tuna Melts”
Chicken Stir Fry with Zha Cai
I make a lot of stir fry dishes for a couple of reasons. They tend to be fast to prepare, so great for weeknights when there isn’t time for a more complicated recipe. They also tend to be healthy, and if you make them with the right ingredients, full of flavor. This stir fry usesContinueContinue reading “Chicken Stir Fry with Zha Cai”
Berbere Spice Chicken Curry with Spinach
Berbere spice is a spice blend often used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking. A traditional berbere blend can include more than a dozen spices, but the key ingredients are usually red chili peppers, fenugreek, and ginger. Other common ingredients include coriander, cardamom, allspice, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon. Lesser-known spices that might be included are korarima, ajwain,ContinueContinue reading “Berbere Spice Chicken Curry with Spinach”
Orecchiette in Garlic Wine Mushroom Sauce
Freshly made pasta is SO good, but it can be an effort. This homemade orecchiette with creamy garlic, mushroom and wine sauce is kind of the best of both worlds. It does take some time to shape these little pasta ears, but you don’t have to roll out any dough or use a pasta machine.ContinueContinue reading “Orecchiette in Garlic Wine Mushroom Sauce”
Cheeseburger Pie
Cheeseburger pie is a tasty, super quick to put together dinner idea that tastes…..like a cheeseburger 🙂 This only takes about 10 minutes to put together, and then it bakes for 45 minutes in the oven while you do something else. The filling is a mix of ground beef and onion, seasoned with garlic, onion,ContinueContinue reading “Cheeseburger Pie”