Chicken Stir-Fry

1 pound boneless skinless raw chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons ginger, minced 1 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar or sub 2 cups veggies (I used broccoli, sugar snap peas, & bell peppers) 2 teaspoons cornstarch toasted sesame seeds[…]

Chicken Stir-Fry

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (1/4 cup) 1 (32 oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp of each chili powder, cumin, and paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/4 lbs boneless[…]

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

8 ounces fettuccine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk, or more, as needed 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and oregano 1/4 cup each half and half and freshly grated Parmesan cheese For the shrimp 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic,[…]

Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks

1.5 to 2 lbs round steak, thinly sliced (the more thinly they are sliced, the less cooking time is required) ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 32 oz low-sodium beef broth 6 French rolls 12 slices of Provolone, American, or other cheese[…]

Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks

Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Crust and Crumble Topping 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats (don’t use quick cook or instant, they’re finer and behave like flour and will make mixture too dry) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed pinch salt,[…]

Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Campfire Spinach Dip

1 cup sour cream 250g {1 pkg} cream cheese {room temperature} 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup chopped, frozen spinach {drained} Optional: vegetable soup mix, bacon, garlic, mozzarella cheese, green onions, artichoke hearts etc. mix ingredients together in a container. I like to do this prep work before we[…]

Campfire Spinach Dip

The Best Chewy Café-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ sticks (6 oz) butter, melted and cooled 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed (I used light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar will work as well if you want a[…]

The Best Chewy Café-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

No Washing Up Ham, Egg & Cheese Bread Bowls

4 bread rolls (soft or crusty) 4 small slices of ham, or 2 big ones cut in half 4 eggs, at room temperature ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Cut the tops off the bread rolls. Scoop out the centre and[…]

No Washing Up Ham, Egg & Cheese Bread Bowls

Brie and Asparagus Pasta

12 ounces Casarecce pasta or another pasta that holds sauce well, such as small shells 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, divided 1 shallot finely diced (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup) 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 sea salt and fresh black pepper to[…]

Brie and Asparagus Pasta

Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Chimichurri

2-3 lb flank steak salt & pepper to season Avocado Chimichurri: ¾ cup fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ¼ tsp each red pepper flakes, salt, & pepper 3 avocados, diced Heat grill[…]

Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Chimichurri