Almost Dad’s Cashew Chicken
I’ve mentioned it before in other posts, but my father wrote a cookbook for my family as Christmas gifts in 1994. This recipe is included in that cookbook. So, why […]
Main Dishes
Red Beans (and Rice)
I grew up on the west coast in California. When I say beans, I mean pinto beans. I had heard of red beans and rice in films and books but […]
Potato Waffles
These are lovely and crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Top them with a runny fried egg and serve them with bacon on the side and […]
Mushroom & Chicken Crepes
I LOVE mushrooms and I wanted something different for dinner. Something light but filling and mushroomy. Although this has equal amounts of mushrooms and chicken by precooked weight, it seemed […]
Spicy Oven Rice with Chicken and Beans
I could eat this until I explode! It’s flavorful, comforting, and really easy to make. Aside from a little frying, it all cooks in the oven and the rice comes […]
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This recipe is a store cupboard throw together main dish that is filling and comforting without being a big hassle. It goes together quickly and is on the table in […]
Maple & Orange Glazed Turkey Meatballs
These meatballs are a nice change from the usual BBQ or honey mustard sauce. They make a great appetizer or main dish. I’ve only ever made them with ground turkey, […]
Eye of Round Beef Roast – Cooking Method
This is more of a cooking method than a recipe, thus the title. I’ve heard this called a substitute for prime rib, trust me it’s not. It’s very good, but […]
IP Turkey Sloppy Joes
This recipe works really well in the IP, and the flavor is excellent. I like to use the really thin sliced Coby Jack from Sargento, it’s just the right amount […]
Teriyaki Chicken
One of my favorite things to eat is chicken and rice. I swear I could eat it nearly every day. Teriyaki chicken especially, and I like my teriyaki a little […]
Tso-n-Tso’s Chicken
I am not a spicy hot food person. I don’t mind a little heat, but if it’s so hot that it “catches” in the back of my throat I feel […]
Zucchini Taco Boats
Even though it’s “diet” it’s still a delicious easy to make dinner that gives you a lovely taco flavor without so many not so lovely calories… and if you eat […]
Banana & Oats Blender Pancakes
I love pancakes and I generally eat them about once a week. I switched to sugar-free syrup some time ago, but I always found that “healthier” pancakes normally meant I […]
Leftover Turkey Stroganoff
I generally just refer to this as Turkey Stroganoff, because I haven’t hosted a Thanksgiving in years and I haven’t cooked a turkey for Christmas since I left the UK. […]
Pork & Black Bean Chili
This is a very simple but delicious chili without a long cooking time. I just want something different sometimes, instead of the same old chili(s) I’ve been making for years. […]
Chicken Curry IIII – Coronation Chicken
This is (another) sandwich fillings that you just don’t see in the US, but is very common in the UK. I happened to try it because the sandwich cart in […]
Slow Cooker “BBQ” Chicken
Yes, those are quotations around BBQ in the title. No, this recipe doesn’t actually call for cooking anything outside over a fire. Yes, I understand that is what barbecue is. […]
Cheese Savory Sandwich Filling
I know just about everyone likes sandwiches, Brits, however, love them. In stores, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to premade sandwich fillings. We used to buy this […]
Low-Fat Crunchy Granola
I love granola, but the store bought stuff always has so much fat and salt in it. Plus, it’s expensive. Making it is super easy, takes less than an hour […]
Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Mustard Sauce
This is one of those easy weeknight dinners that really hits the spot. It’s not overly complicated, it’s simple, and light, but comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for unwinding […]
Butterflied Roast Chicken
Some people say butterflied, some say spatchcock. It means the same thing really. The technique is the same and the result is the same. Fast delicious roast chicken! I did […]
Cottage Pie
In celebration of Pi Day (the 14th) I decided to make a square pie with no crust. Wacky huh? This easy, delicious and comforting classic is not be confused with […]
Baked Scotch Eggs
I never heard of these until I moved to the UK. I used to buy them all the time, I especially loved the mini-snack ones. I dip them in yellow […]
Bake & Sear Beef Steaks
This is more of a method than a recipe. I know it sounds like an odd thing to do but it really is the “fashionable” way to cook steaks right […]
Any Day Enchiladas
These beef enchiladas are easy and inexpensive to make, and very filling. Especially if you serve them with beans and rice. Depending on what chili powder you use, they can […]
Beef Stew
Please excuse the photo! My camera battery was flat when I went to get a picture and I ended up having to use my phone. Needless to say, my phone […]
Turkey & Mushroom Pie
I actually bought a small turkey breast and baked it specifically to make this pie, and I often bake chicken breasts specifically to make this pie. Although, I also like […]