All Crust Pot Pan Sheet Pan

All Crust Pot Pan Sheet Pan

My family loves pot pies, so I decided to try a new twist on chicken pot pie.  This recipe uses a 9×13 baking dish (I have a BIG family) and puff pastry sheets as the crust.  Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry thawed in the fridge …

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 …