Recipes

Weve had a bit of warm weather here in Louisiana and my azalea bushes are bursting into bloom. This reminds me that spring and Mardi Gras are on the way. Along with spring comes crawfish season. These crustaceans are plentiful this year, so Im planning on making a several crawfish dishes. This week Im attempting to cook Crawfish Bisque. This wonderful, thick soup is prepared in a way that is unique to Louisiana. The crawfish add a distinct favor. The traditional way to make Crawfish Bisque is an all-day process, so Im adapting the recipe to something that I can...

Todays Menu: Beef Cubed Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans For Breakfast it was Skillet Potatoes and Ham for Breakfast. I used 1 package of Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes and a package of Meijer Diced Ham to prepare it. Just cook the Potatoes according to the package instructions and with about 5 minutes of cooking time left add the Diced Ham. I topped it with a sprinkle of Sargento Reduced Fat Cheddar/Jack Cheese. Just love this skillet meal! Started out with snow showers and then later all rain, a high of 40 degrees and windy. Not...

HAND UP if youve ever been intimidated by trying to host a breakfast or brunch get together because of the fact that pancakes cook one at a time sooo slowly and you were afraid to burn the bacon and set off the fire alarm?! I used to think putting out a bunch of breakfast food all at once and making it look pretty was just impossible. Can cooked eggs even look appealing? However, with some tried and true recipes and a few purchased items, you can put out this amazing breakfast spread in under an hour! Its perfect for hosting...

I am always looking for flavorful marinades to jazz up my weeknight meals and this is one of my favorites. This sweet and spicy Asian-inspired marinade is a perfect match for thin, quick cooking pork chops but would be equally delicious paired with chicken breasts or thighs, or some extra firm tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian main! I paired this simply with some roasted broccoli for a super simple midweek meal. You can also use the leftovers (this recipe makes 8 thin pork chops, a total of 1 pound of meat) for the star of a delicious and super...

One of my goals for 2020, and living in my new place, is to cook more things at home. I eat out way too much for my body and my wallet to be happy with me, so over the past week and a half I have tried out a few new recipes. One of my favorites being the Vegan Tuna Sandwich. Over the past few years I have been on a journey to welcome more plant based items into my life. Born and partially raised in Minnesota I am used to the meat and potatoes lifestyle. I crave and love...