Creamy Cajun Pasta To say that attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans is on my travel bucket list is a bit of an understatement. Between the colors, the music, the party, and of course, the food, it would be an exciting adventure. By no means is this recipe for Creamy Cajun Pasta “authentic” to Louisiana…
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Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Valentine’s Day is Thursday and I have never been one to choose a crowded, expensive restaurant. Especially, when I could be enjoying a fancy, homemade meal in my own house, with candles, and more than likely wearing my trusty pair of yoga pants! (Hey some habits are hard to break). While I…
The Best Stir Fry Sauce
The Best Stir Fry Sauce Stir fries are by far one of my favorite categories of food. Because of that, I love eating at restaurants that offer a “build your own” stir fry buffet, like Hu Hot Mongolian Grill. You pick your favorite proteins, noodles, vegetables, and sauces. Mixing and matching ingredients until you finally…
Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy
Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy One of my favorite gifts I received for Christmas this year was an Instant Pot. It has taken me a long time to get on the Instant Pot band wagon. One, I didn’t know if I really needed another kitchen appliance taking up room on my pantry shelves. Two,…
Beef and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti
Beef and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Let me start off by saying I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas. Mine was filled with plenty of family, friends, laughter, games, presents, and, of course, food. Lots and lots of delicious food! One of which was this simple dinner of Beef and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti.
Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder
Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder I think I should start out this post by saying this soup recipe isn’t an ordinary soup recipe. It is an award winning soup recipe! My family first enjoyed this Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder at a 4-H banquet “Soup Cook-off” many years ago. This was the contest submission of…