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Chicken a la King on Rice with Sautéd Corn & Carrots

I had leftover soup and mushrooms from my Mushroom and Swiss burger recipe. It happened to also be a super busy night with Soccer practice for my daughter and me trying to train for this 1/2 marathon. Yeah! My time is becoming more and more limited and I’m becoming more […]

bbq, Beef, Easy Meals, Kid Friendly, Sandwiches

The Infamous “Hardee’s” Mushroom and Swiss

For those of us on the West Coast, Hardee’s is practically non-existent these days. But when I was a teenager, growing up in Ogden, Utah, Hardee’s was “the” place to hang with friends, cause teenage mayhem and eat till our bellies wanted to burst. Until I moved to San Diego […]

Casserole, Italian, Pasta, Side Dishes, Spicy

Spicy Sausage Manicotti with Fresh Corn on the Cob

I’ve had 1/2 a package of dried manicotti shells in the pantry just calling my name. I also had some Spicy Italian Sausage I got on sale for $2 bucks!! I was a bit worried about the spice being too much for the kids, but honestly, it was perfect! I […]

Beyond Cheap, Easy Meals, Mexican, Pork, Snacks

Carne Asada Nachos! Not a meal? Who says?

Whenever you make carne asada tacos and beans, you will always have leftovers. OK, maybe not always, but more often than not. You know how it is? You’re having a BBQ. You estimate the meat. You count the guests. You worry about the non RSVP people (you know who you […]

Casserole, Chicken, Mexican, Spicy

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Beans

The secret to my chicken enchiladas…Hatch green chile, home roasted! I know it’s time consuming, but once it’s done, freeze it and you’ll have green chile all year. I like Big Jim mixed with Sandia. Adds a little extra kick. I order my chile from New Mexico every fall and […]

Asian cuisine, Pork, Soup, Spicy

Ginger Lemon Pork Stir Fry and Spicy Mushroom Soup

My daughter loves ginger. I love pork. Hubby loves spicy. So, I put it all together. And guess what? It works! The flavors meld together wonderfully. Here’s proof that chicken isn’t the only meat that works well with lemon and ginger! Ginger & Lemon Pork Stir Fry: 1 lb Pork […]

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Chicken a la King on Rice with Sautéd Corn & Carrots

The Infamous “Hardee’s” Mushroom and Swiss

Spicy Sausage Manicotti with Fresh Corn on the Cob

Carne Asada Nachos! Not a meal? Who says?

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Beans

Ginger Lemon Pork Stir Fry and Spicy Mushroom Soup

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