It’s really a stew, but the slow cooker takes care of most of the work. An easy hearty meal with stuff you have in the pantry.
Category: Recipes
How to Make Homemade Garlic Bread
I have to admit, I did a terrible job slicing that bread open, but it proves the point that you can mistakes and still come up with something tasty. Reheating instructions: Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C) and place, still wrapped in the foil, for 15 minutes. Flip over and bake an additional 15 minutes….
Fried Rice Technique
I filmed this video ages ago and the file got buried. I don’t know if I meant to delete it and refilm it or not. Anyway, I love fried rice because it’s a great way to use up what you have in your refrigerator. All those little bits and pieces can go in. Here are…
Burger Salad and Burger Salad Dressing
Never let go of summer! The secret sauce that clown uses? Pretty close, actually
Half-Pound Tacos
A taco that weighs half a pound? Nope! But a way to feed tacos to a family of four with only half a pound of ground beef. How to feed tacos to a family of four with only a half pound of beef.
Half-Pound Sloppy Joes
Can you make sloppy joes with just half a pound of ground beef? Of course you can! Here’s how. Make that half pound of ground beef go even further!
Hamburger Gravy on Toast
Here’s a little dish I like to make whenever I need comfort food quickly and on a budget. Best of all, you can easily double or triple this recipe. Need a quick, hearty recipe for any time of the day or night? This might just do the trick.
(Sort of) Hungarian Goulash
For years my mother has made what she calls “goulash”—ground beef, green pepper, a can of diced tomatoes, and lots of elbow macaroni. I do believe this is what most Americans think of when they hear the word “goulash”. I believe this is actually a variation of American chop suey. And while this is a…
Mexican Cornbread Dressing
Looking for a dish to spice up your holidays? Try this savory Mexican cornbread dressing (or stuffing as some people call it). You won’t be disappointed! Note: you can stuff this in the turkey or make it on its own. Either way is delicious! Savory, easy, and uniquely delightful, this stuffing will be a hit…
Split Pea Soup
Ages ago, I had lunch at a restaurant that is no longer in business. I ordered the split pea soup as an appetizer, and it came with celery and carrots. “That’s interesting” I thought. I went home and tried to improve upon it, and ended up with peasant food at its very finest. Full of…
Easy Party Meatballs
Looking for an easy appetizer? Look no further. Need an easy way to feed a crowd? Throw these three ingredients into your slow cooker and relax.
Cowboy Hot Pot
Easy to make and easy on the budget. Here’s how to have a family-friendly meal on the table in an hour or less. Oh, and here’s the BBC Good Food recipe for yorkies. Looking for a quick dinner that's different? Try a delicious cowboy hot-pot, just perfect for cold weather!
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Why bother with the little packets from the store when you can whip this together using things you probably already have in your pantry. Three (and possibly only two) ingredients and you are good to go! Easy, tasty, and great in other recipes.
Fresh Salsa (Salsa Fresca)
Who knew really good salsa was so easy? Just chop, stir, and enjoy. The key is to get perfectly ripe tomatoes.ja Fresh salsa is easy to make.
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This is easy and fast—although it’s never fast enough when you are hungry! To make life easier on myself, I just used a can of biscuits from the store. But we’ll cover homemade biscuits at some point in the future. Comfort food at its finest. Have a question? Please feel free to leave a comment…