Review: Blue Apron – Beef & Potato Latkes

Well, our first Blue Apron meal was a success:  Sauteed Beef & Potato Latkes!  While the prep time was much longer than expected, the end result was delicious.  I also wish they would have listed the tools needed under the ingredients, since apparently I do not have a box grater. Sauteed Beef:  Pouch of tomato…

Easy Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

It doesn’t get any easier than this chicken recipe.  For nights when you don’t feel like cooking, this won’t disappoint.  We served with steamed broccoli (topped with Parmesan & crispy onions). Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs or legs (we used legs) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey 3 cloves minced…

Mimi’s Chicken Pot Pie

My husband loves pot pies, so of course I went to Mimi to get a recipe.  This pot pie is super easy to make and is absolutely delicious! INGREDIENTS 1 shredded rotisserie chicken 1 can carrots 1 can peas 1 can potatoes 1 bottle of Guinness 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix 2 frozen pie crusts…

Breakfast Super Sandwich

INGREDIENTS 1 avocado 1 tomato 1 egg 2 slices of ham 1 English muffin DIRECTIONS Toast the English muffin. While its toasting slice your tomato and avocado (you will only need 1 slice of each). In your egg pan heat up the ham slightly and remove before it Browns. Fry 1 egg sunny side up,…

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These turned out really good, my  husband and I’s only complaint was that they weren’t spicy enough.  Next time I cook them will add more spice to the recipe.  Thanks Yumly for introducing me to the awesome http://www.jocooks.com website! Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red curry paste 1 tbsp…

Brie & Pear Quesadilla

Since I had leftover pear from the ‘pear slaw’ recipe, I needed to do something with it.  Behold, the brie and pear quesadilla! INGREDIENTS: 1/8 tsp Rosemary 1 pear chopped 2 tbsp red onion chopped 4 oz Brie (I used half of the 8 oz container of President Brie) Honey 2 tortillas DIRECTIONS In a…

Mongolian Beef

Well… I must warn you that this recipe is a labor of love. After testing several Mongolian Beef recipes this one came the closest to the PFChang dish. See below from food.com: Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup dark…

BBQ Shrimp

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 pound jumbo Louisiana shrimp, peeled, leaving heads and tails on 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 cup Abita or…

Food Network’s Falling to Pieces Roast

INGREDIENTS: 4-5 lbs Beef Roast (cut of your choice) 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt, to taste 1 tsp ground black pepper 8 ounces washed peeled baby carrots 5 medium russet potatoes 1 medium yellow onion 2 cups hot water 1 beef bouillon cube DIRECTIONS: In a small…

Caprese Chicken (5 out of 5 Stars)

 Came across this recipe in one of those time lapse cooking videos on Facebook.  It was a pleasant surprise when it turned out to be DELICIOUS. Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts kosher salt garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1…