I discovered this gem on AllRecipes.com, and it is a hit with the family. Not all healthy, but definitely delicious!! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn 1 teaspoon seasoned salt…
Author: Chef Melissa Rae
French Onion Pasta
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion (or 2 small onions) 1/8 cup sherry 1/3 cup white wine 3 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 box penne 3 cups beef stock or broth (1 box) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: Melt butter in a…
Product Review: Automatic Mixer
Any Louisiana chef knows that making a roux is a tedious process that involves A LOT of stirring. Meet the automatic mixer! This will continue to stir the roux for you in the pot while you get the rest of the gumbo ready. This is the kitchen tool you didn’t know you needed, but trust…
Chef Simeon’s Gumbo
I used to think making a gumbo was intimidating, but it is actually super easy. Here is our best recipe yet for a chicken and sausage gumbo. Ingredients: 1-2 lbs chicken thighs 1 package andouille sausage 8 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3/4 container – Guidry’s Trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) 2…
Balsamic Flank Steak
I was on the fence about using balsamic vinegar on the steak but it turns out it is my new favorite way to cook a flank steak! Ingredients: 1 flank steak (1.5-2lb) 1 cup balsamic vinegar Dried Minced Onion Fresh Thyme Freshly Ground Pepper Kosher Salt Directions: Coat the slab of steak with kosher salt….
Pork Shogayaki
This thinly sliced pork dish packs a delightful punch! Ingredients: 4 tbsp Sake 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tsp Sugar 2 tbsp Minced Ginger 1 tbsp olive oil 1-2 lb thin pork chops Directions: Trim the fat off of the pork chops. Sprinkle 2 tbsps of sake and 1 tbsp of…
Rice Paper Roll – Appetizer
These rice paper roll appetizers are super easy to put together! They serve as a great appetizer or side dish. Ingredients: Rice Paper Sheets 6 cups Water (this is to dip the rice paper in) 1 Avocado Diced 1 cup Shredded Carrots 1 cup Cucumber sliced into short strips 1 cup Butter Lettuce 2 cups…
Japanese Cucumber Salad
This is a wonderful side salad when you want a little something different! Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, skinned, sliced thin 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 1 medium garlic clove (minced) 1 tsp minced ginger Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the rice…
Product Review: Kikkoman’s Unagi Sauce
I discovered this sauce at our local international grocery and haven’t turned back since. If you love sushi rolls that have eel sauce on them, this is for you. Turns out Unagi Sauce is the same thing as Eel sauce. If you are short on time and can’t whip up your own, I highly recommend…
Spanish Beef Hash
Similar to goulash, this savory dish has been a week night hit in our household. For a spicier version – double the hot sauce and Cajun seasoning amounts. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 yellow or red bell pepper – chopped 1 small onion – chopped 3 garlic cloves – minced 2 small potatoes peeled…
