Vegan Sloppy Joes

Vegan Sloppy Joes

If you are craving sloppy joes, but not in the mood for meat then I suggest you try these.  The mushrooms, onion, and pepper work together to make a tasty vegetarian meal. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 8 ounces white mushrooms 1 green pepper 

Mummy Hotdogs

Mummy Hotdogs

These were a simple dinner that my children devoured!  Simply unroll crescent roll dough, cut it into strips, and wrap the stripes around hotdogs.  Then bake.  Ingredients: 8 hot dogs (My kids prefer Nathan bun length dogs) 1 package crescent roll dough Directions: Preheat the 

Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti Squash

Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti Squash

I have seen recipes for Cincinnati chili all over the place, so I had to try it.  I made this a vegetarian version purely out of simplicity.  You can easily add a pound of ground lean been or turkey to this recipe.  You can also 

Crab and Veggie Chowder

Crab and Veggie Chowder

My family loves crab meat, so I decided to try making a crab chowder on a crisp fall day.  This chowder was easy to make, filling, and loaded with veggies just as I like it. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab 

Southwestern Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

Southwestern Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

I had never thought of scrambling tofu, but I definitely will scramble tofu again in the future.  This tasted great in a bowl and would also make a filling breakfast burrito. Ingredients: 1 14 ounce block extra firm tofu 1 sweet potato peeled and cut 

Steak and Scrambled Eggs Tacos

Steak and Scrambled Eggs Tacos

I make tacos all the time, but I had never thought of making tacos with scrambled eggs and steak.  These are a tasty dinner and would definitely make a filling breakfast. Ingredients: 2 New York strip steaks 1 teaspoon steak seasoning 1 tablespoon espresso balsamic 

Cheesesteak Wrap

Cheesesteak Wrap

I made cheesesteak empanadas for my family with half of the steak and other ingredients in this recipe.  I was craving a cheesesteak, but I didn’t want all of the carbs from the puff pastry.  My dinner was just as delicious, but much lighter in 

Cheesesteak Empanada

Cheesesteak Empanada

My family loves steak what’s better than cheese and puff pastry. The recipe I adapted said to use sirloin steak.  I didn’t realize the steak I thawed from my freezer was actually filet mignon until I was ready to marinate it.  However, my family didn’t 

Grilled Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Grilled Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Grilled shrimp are a popular food in my house.  For this dish I marinated the shrimp, grilled them, and topped them with a homemade Romesco sauce.  I served broiled asparagus as the side for this meal. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Romesco Sauce- 2 

Green Chili Chicken

Green Chili Chicken

If you like a little spice in your life then this is the chicken for you.  If you don’t like spice you can use the marinade on the chicken and skip the chili topper and stick with cheese. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 6-8