Party Green Beans and Ham

A quick and tasty way to finish off leftover ham with everyday ingredients you have on hand.

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Looking for a quick way to turn leftover ham into something tasty? Try this delicious dish made in one pot in less than twenty minutes.

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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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Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Bacon

Looking for a 15 minute side dish for the holidays? Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Bacon, so easy and delicious you will be making them all year long.

Do you like blue cheese? brussel sprouts? A couple of loaded questions since

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.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad and an Introduction to Cheater Recipes

Broccoli, cauliflower and peppers mixed with cheese and bacon, a delicious and easy side dish that can be made quickly with "cheats". A great dish for your holiday table too!

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

I call this one of my "cheater" recipes. I have quite a few of these that I plan to share. What defines a "cheater" recipe?

Redneck Caviar

A delicious veggie mix of black eyed peas, corn, jalapenos, onion, tomato and orange bell pepper perfect for scooping with tortilla chips.

Redneck Caviar

Chances are you may have heard of Redneck caviar, if not, you are in for a treat. The pop of the sweet corn and orange pepper, the freshness of the tomatoes and cilantro, a little kick from the jalapenos. Made in just minutes, you have a healthy snack. I love this with those little

Zucchini Salsa

A delicious way to use your garden fresh zucchini, tomatoes and jalapenos. 

Zucchini Salsa

This salsa was born from the necessity of using one very large zucchini and a handful of roma tomatoes from my garden. We planted a small garden this year. Now, when I say we, I really mean my husband did all the hard, sweaty manual labor. Although I feel as if I should claim some of the credit due to

Spinach Breakfast Salad

This simple but delicious salad is a great way to start your day!  Eggs and bacon over a bed of spicy wilted spinach.

Spinach Breakfast Salad

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for a way to sneak veggies in with the usual breakfast fare. Don't get me wrong, I love the standard breakfast food, but getting a serving or two of veggies in there always makes me feel better about the bacon. This salad is so versatile,