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Category: Dinners

The Best Un-fried Chicken

The Best Un-fried Chicken

      Fried Chicken VS Un-fried Chicken Let’s compare, shall we? Fried Chicken – makes a splattery mess, you have to constantly adjust the oil temperature, and you have to stand there while you fry a few pieces at a time then keep the first …read more

Easy Roast Chicken – Blasted Chicken

Easy Roast Chicken – Blasted Chicken

  When in Doubt, Roast a Chicken. In a world filled with recipes, it’s still every cook’s dilemma – what to make? My stock answer is: Easy Roast Chicken.    When you need something easy yet delectably delicious. Quick enough for weeknights yet fancy enough …read more

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

  I created this recipe for a Super Bowl party a few years back. When I think football, I think tailgate. My family’s favorite tailgate specialties are sausage and peppers and Italian beef sandwiches. I was trying to decide which one serve for Super Bowl …read more

Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini

Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini

  Are you kidding? A canned tuna recipe good enough for company? Why, yes! This is Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini.   Spaghetti baked with a creamy, buttery parmesan sauce with flakes of tuna and sautéed mushrooms takes canned tuna to a whole other level of …read more

Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup

Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup

  Creamy and savory soup that’s just perfect year round. This easy to follow, stove top Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup recipe is easy to make but oh, so hearty. This soup is wonderful with crispy croutons, but in my world it’s usually paired with …read more

Quick and Easy Sloppy Joes

Quick and Easy Sloppy Joes

      This is the best Quick and Easy Sloppy Joes recipe, right here! Ready in 20 minutes – super inexpensive – and it’s SO good! The secret to these quick and easy sloppy joes is the canned pork and beans, they add the …read more

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

      Want something quick and easy for dinner? Something amazingly good? Here’s a delicious dinner, lunch or tasty snack the whole family will love- Meatloaf Muffins.   The best part? They’re ready from pantry to table in less than 45 minutes. The recipe’s …read more

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young Back in the day, my family used to order Egg Foo Young from our neighborhood Chinese restaurant, Chinese Village on 82nd in South East Portland. It came with brown sauce and sweet and sour sauce and I used to mix the two …read more

Southwest Casserole

Southwest Casserole

  Git along little dogie (and a short little cat) and then make this Southwest Casserole. Beefy and cheesy on the bottom with super moist corn cake on top and when the flavors meld together its casserole perfection. This easy casserole comes together in a …read more

Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce

Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce

  Why do you need Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce? Because melty-gooey cheesy enchiladas smothered in an incredible homemade red enchilada sauce is Muy delicioso! Plus, this makes a very generous dinner for four for under $2.00 per serving!   CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH HOMEMADE …read more

20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff

20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff

    This super quick and delicious family favorite can be on the table in the time it takes the pasta to cook. All the flavors of Beef Stroganoff in a fraction of the time with 20 Minute Mock Beef Stroganoff. Creamy and savory with …read more

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

    The BEST Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice . . ever! Hula dancing is optional but highly recommended. Take a mini vacay to the islands with this incredibly delicious pineapple based marinade for grilled Hawaiian Chicken and tropical flavored rice as the …read more