A traditional fav! These are full of flavor and have a tangy sweet and sour sauce to boot! 1 Small to medium head of cabbage Core the cabbage and drop it in boiling water, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Pull it out and drain it. […]
Main Dish
Crab Stuffed Manicotti
A delicious spin on manicotti for the seafood lover! I could eat this every week! Yields 4 – 6 Servings 12 Manicotti noodles Cook noodles as directed. Put them in cold water for 5 minutes to cool slightly, so you can handle them. Filling: 1 Cup ricotta cheese 2 Egg […]
Hot Chicken Salad
Chicken salad for the soul! Oooh, a retro favorite for sure! Its a casserole or hot dish. You may remember this if you are a mid westerner. I have had this for many a lunch back in the day while working pediatrics. This always makes me think of my fellow […]
Pub Style Sloppy Joes
I love sloppy joes and almost any spin on on a loose meat sandwich but these are awesome!! They have bacon, beer and cubes of cheddar in them…….need I say more?? I think not! Yields 6 sandwiches (depending on how big you make them!) 1 lb g,Lean round beef 1 […]
Runza or Runsas
Either way you spell it, this Nebraskan retro fast food is still a hit in my book! These German beef and cabbage buns with onions, cheese and seasonings are like a loose meat cheeseburger with cabbage and an uber delicious bun! Yields 8 buns Dough 3/4 Cup warm water 1/2 […]
Easy Pork Carnitas In The Instant Pot!
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or dinner, this is a quick, easy and delicious way to celebrate! 3 – 4 lbs Pork butt, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 Cup water 1 Orange, cut in half and juiced 6 Ounces evaporated milk 1 bay leaf 1/4 […]
Sour Cream Pork Chops
This have been my favorite pork chop recipe for years! I made them again two nights ago and forgot to take a picture. But I thought I would post the recipe anyway because they are super delicious!! You can use your crock pot, Instant Pot or oven for this. Your […]
Chicken & Rice ~ Instant Pot
This is the dinner to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner and you you need to get dinner on the table and hour ago! Its super quick and super delicious with short cuts! Serves 4 2 Cups uncooked rice 4 Cups water or chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp […]
Beef Stew with Green Chile Mashed Potatoes and Poblano Whipped Cream
Made in the Instant Pot! This is one of my favorites!! The slowly melting poblano whipped cream on top is like the icing on a cake! It’s so good, I can’t get enough! You can add more veg and peppers to your stew if you like, I kept this simple […]
Instant Pot Refried Beans
One Pot! These beans are as delicious as as they are easy and budget friendly! They are an excellent meat replacement for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, etc…… or a yummy side dish. Serve em with eggs for breakfast!