Asian Braised Beef Ohh, this yummy Pinterest inspired dish caught my eye and I was excited to try something new! As always I was inspired by this recipe but changed it up to fit my family and what I had on hand. Here’s what I did. Ingredients: 2lb cubed sirloin roast 2T flour 1t salt 1/2t pepper 3T veg oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1t fresh grated ginger 2in piece Lemongrass chopped fine 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 c low sodium soy sauce 1/4 c hoisin sauce 1/2 c rice wine vinegar 1/4 c brown sugar 1/2 t red pepper flakes 2t…
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Continue ReadingVisiting the Farmer’s Market is my favorite Saturday morning ritual and last Saturday these beets were calling my name! What to do with them? I pondered. And remembered a yummy salad I had ages ago and thought… Roasted Beet Salad sounded like a winner! Fresh beets, like anything in my opinion, fresh and local just taste better than what you find in the grocery. These, did not disappoint! Getting started… First, BEETS WILL STAIN THE HECK OUT OF EVERYTHING! Your hands included. I was a lovely magenta color until about Monday! Start by washing and I mean scrub the beets…
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Continue ReadingWhat’s cooking? Crockpot or Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken This is a dish that I came across year ago in a magazine and after a few tweaks, it has become a good to easy weeknight meal and a family favorite. It is so easy, you can cut and dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker in about 10 mins! Now, don’t be scared by the odd combo of food it works and it’s yummy!! I don’t even like raisins and I love them in this, just adds a sweet element. The original recipe uses a turkey tenderloin you can use…
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Tuna Salad, I know doesn’t seem all that special but, really this is a delish recipe. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. The mix of the sweet pickles, the salty parm, the crunch of the broccoli slaw, it hits all the senses! YUM! Stars of the show BEST EVER Tuna Salad1 lg can of white tuna1/4 cup broccoli slaw2 hard boiled eggs, chopped1/8 cup chopped Bread & Butter pickles1 t Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning salute (or your fav spice blend)1 T shredded Parmesan cheese3 T mayo (more or less to your taste) Drain, dump & flake tuna, add slaw,…
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