This is great with rice, noodles or just plain. 1 T. fresh ginger grated 2 tsp. fresh chopped garlic 1/3 cup broth or wine 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 c. ketchup 3/4 c soy sauce 2 T. cornstarch mixed in 1/4 cup water 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 dozen chicken wings. […]
Category: Dinners
Flap Steak
This was a first time recipe- found the flap steak in the mark down bin. Put steak in a zip lock (2 pounds) and add 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 T. red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or jar garlic, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey and some fresh ground pepper. Keep in […]
Cajun Potatoes
This is an easy side dish for french fry lovers. I take a few russet potatoes, wash them, prick them with a fork, and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove and cool. Slice them anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a flat frying pan. Place […]
There are many kinds of beans out there to cook up- but the pinto just begs to be used. I start with a soup, then as it thickens, make the rest into re-fried beans. The flavor is wonderful and you can add smoked meats or not depending on your taste preferences, what’s in the fridge […]
Lotsa Stuff Potato Skins
Scrub 6-10 potatoes- adjust to the size of your crowd. Prick them with a fork and microwave for 5-6 minutes on high. Check if done and continue a few minutes at a time until they are tender. Cook and cut in half. Scoop out the centers. Meanwhile, fry some thick slice bacon- applewood cured if you can […]
Enchilada Sauce
Yes, you can make your own. It is so rich compared to a can- you may just find yourself making it instead of buying the pre-made. When you cook that whole chicken for your chicken enchiladas, you have at least 4-6 cups of wonderful chicken broth, complete with some onion and celery flavor. Add to […]
Pizza on the grill
You can cook your pizza on a grill or in the oven. When it is 100 degrees out- you can almost cook it on the sidewalk. We have a deep love of pizza in this family. When my kids were younger we called it “pizza on the rug night” and it was almost always our […]
Chicken Enchiladas
Refer to Homemade Chicken soup for instructions on cooking up a chicken. Not only can you still find whole chickens for under a dollar a pound, but you can’t beat the flavor of home cooked soup! Once you make your chicken- save the broth for tortilla soup as a side dish, or freeze for another […]
Eggplant Parmessan
If you have never grown an eggplant plant…..you really should. They take well to growing in a pot, they have beautiful purple flowers and they produce for a long, long time. This year we grew the large eggplants rather than the Japanese version. I love my grilled eggplant Parmesan- big slices of eggplant, light coat of […]
Vegetarian Lasagna
I usually make 2 lasagnas- meat lovers and vegetarian. My very favorite vegetarian is to add a layer of eggplant between the noodles. I keep it simple- don’t boil the noodles first- there is plenty of liquid and flavor to cook them in the oven. You can use the vegetarian version of Spaghetti Sauce for […]