Three Mustard and Guinness Corn Beef and Cabbage

Corn beef brisket cooked in a savory mustard and Guinness Sauce.

I wanted to have this post up this weekend, Monday at the latest, but the following chain of events unfolded.

Cajun Seasoned Shrimp and Crab Chowder

Shrimp and crab come together with a spicy kick of Cajun seasonings and a sweet bite of corn to create a big bowl of delicious!

This seafood chowder is simple to make and is filled to the brim with flavor! It actually comes together very quickly using

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Looking for a homemade one pot dish to please the whole family for dinner? This easy, cheesy taco pasta has you covered! 

I don't know about you, but sometimes at the end of a super busy or stressful day I wonder where I will find the energy to cook a homemade dinner. Anybody out there that can

Oyster Stew

Warm your insides during the cold winter months with this simple and satisfying oyster stew.

My dad and I have always shared a love of oyster stew. I love the soup filled with little bite-sized oyster crackers, not so much the oysters. I will nibble on one or two in the bowl, but the soup and crackers is where it is at for me. My dad has always been

Sweet and Sour Stir Fry

A stir fry of fresh vegetables and steak with a light homemade sweet and sour sauce.

I recently bought a wok. I felt compelled to do this for a couple of reasons. Number one: it was on clearance and clearance shopping is my specialty. Number two: I have never owned one, and being a collector of all things kitchen, it had to come home with me. 

Of course, I had to play with my new toy right away. So off to the kitchen I went, gathering ingredients so I could christen the new wok. Basically winging it as I went along, adding a little of this and a little of that to the sauce and using the veggies I had on hand. Note, I really wanted a red pepper, but green was what I had. Wouldn't the red have added to the color punch? Just a side note for you! Anyways, this stir fry turned out awesome! A light sauce that is a little tangy and a little sweet and doesn't over power the vegetables or steak.

Don't fret if you don't have a wok, you can still make this in a regular saute pan or skillet. I have always made stir fry in a regular pan before my great clearance aisle wok find. So don't let that stop you from making this sweet and tangy stir fry!

Do you have a favorite stir fry recipe? Wok or no wok?

Light Sweet and Sour Stir Fry

Stir Fry: 1 Pound Eye of Round Steak – Cut into cubes 4 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets 1 Medium Onion-Sliced 1 Bell Pepper - Sliced 2 Cups Baby Carrots 2 Cups Sliced Button Mushrooms 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil Sauce: 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger 3 Pressed or Minced Garlic Cloves 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds In a bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and cornstarch until thoroughly combined. Make sauce while steak is cooking. Place non-stick pan over medium high heat, add one tablespoon canola oil.  Allow pan to heat for several minutes before adding steak, brown steak to your preference. Remove steak from pan and place to the side. Add vegetables and sauce to juices in pan and cook until vegetables reach desired consistency, stirring once every couple of minutes. I cooked until tender crisp, approximately ten minutes. Add steak back to pan and heat through. Sprinkle top with sesame seeds. I served this with rice that had been cooked with beef bouillon added to the cooking water. I added one cube for every one cup of water. Perfect with this stir fry! Enjoy!

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Simple Cheesy Chicken Nachos

Simple cheesy chicken nachos, made with just five ingredients including the tortilla chips. An easy snack or pair with refried beans for a quick dinner.

Cheesy Chicken Nachos

I have been making these simple cheesy nachos for as long as I can remember. My teenage son requests these for dinner on the regular. I am usually happy to comply with this request; especially after a particularly

Chicken Sausage and Wilted Kale Pasta

A delicious and easy pasta dish made with chicken sausage, kale and apple cider vinegar.

Chicken Sausage and Wilted Kale Pasta

Sundays are lazy days at my house this time of year. Sundays are reserved for football, food and much needed

One Pot Spaghetti Squash Meal

Spaghetti squash with ground turkey, red peppers, and fresh sage topped with grated parmesan. A one pot meal made in a flash by preparing the spaghetti squash in advance.

One Pot Spaghetti Squash Meal

Welcome to the main dish portion of my celebration of squash! If you missed the appetizer course, you can find it here. Stay tuned for the dessert recipe coming next week!

Have you ever tried spaghetti squash? If you haven't this is the perfect recipe for you to give it a whirl.

Grilled Chicken and Couscous Salad

Try this tasty grilled chicken, couscous, tomato and spinach salad with a tangy vinaigrette. Big on flavor, low in fat! Dinner or lunch in less than thirty minutes.

Grilled chicken, couscous, spinach and tomato salad with homemade vinaigrette.

September has arrived but summer is still raging here in the south. Salad is on the menu as long as the temperature is still reaching ninety plus degrees. I think August and September decided

Chili Burger

My version of homemade sloppy joe made with V-8 juice that doubles as a perfect hot dog chili for your Labor Day cookout! 

Chili Burger

The original recipe for this chili burger comes from a dear woman I have known for twenty plus years. She is the grandmother of my children, her name is Carolyn. She has a

Skinny Salmon Alfredo with Artichokes

Salmon, whole wheat pasta and artichokes come together for a lightened up version of alfredo, and in less than thirty minutes!

Skinny Salmon Alfredo

I love Alfredo, but sometimes I feel so guilty after eating it! But, when a food craving hits, it is hard to ignore. You just aren't happy