You know Elote/Mexican street corn is one of my favorite ways to eat corn. Last corn season I tried out a few different recipes. This time was an elote potato salad. It was soooo delicious, that I cannot wait to make it again. First, I soft boiled a small bag of baby red potatoes. WhileContinue reading “Elote Potato Salad”
Category Archives: Quick Meals
Asian Shrimp Stir Fry
Another recipe of “what needs to be cooked before it goes bad.” My parents were getting ready to leave for a trip, which meant I had more produce to cook than I normally do, including some Chinese greens and snow peas. I decided to make an Asian stir fry with shrimp. I chopped all myContinue reading “Asian Shrimp Stir Fry”
Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli
I was looking for an easy recipe at the same time as using up some freezer/pantry items. I envisioned a saucy ravioli, but it turned out more like a soup LOL. It was still delicious, so it did not go to waste. I had a pack of frozen raviolis and boneless chicken thighs that neededContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli”
Mediterranean Bowls
I was looking for healthier lunch options and decided on a Mediterranean inspired bowl. In a bowl I added a can of chickpeas that I drained. Then tossed in EVOO, salt, pepper and oregano. I made ½ cup of quinoa on the stove. I seasoned with 1/8 tsp. each of salt, seasoned salt, white pepper,Continue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”
Costco Chicken Round 2
Okay, I bought another $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken and here is how many meals/recipes I was able to get from one chicken! First, I removed the legs, thighs and wings. Then I removed the chicken breast meat. The main chicken bone and the wings, I added to a pot with water. I then chopped upContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 2”
Deviled Eggs
I have never made deviled eggs before. I love to eat them, just never made them. For Easter, I decided to give making them a try and now I wish I made more LOL. I hard boiled 6 eggs. Once they chilled, I peeled them, cut in half and separate the cooked yokes into aContinue reading “Deviled Eggs”
Rice Noodle Stir Fry
I was in the mood for some Asian noodles, plus I had veggies that needed to be cooked. I started by cooking the rice noodles per the package. They needed to boil in water for about 4 minutes and then rinsed, so I started a pot of water. As that was going I chopped myContinue reading “Rice Noodle Stir Fry”
Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
I had some veggies that needed to be cooked and I really wanted to have some pasta. So I decided to use them to make a creamy pasta sauce! I chopped up onions, garlic and mushrooms. I then grated one yellow zucchini. I had a started a pot of water for the pasta. I selectedContinue reading “Zucchini Mushroom Pasta”
Rice Cooker Chicken Bowl
I have tried soup in the rice cooker – but I would say soup tastes better and easier to make on the stove. This time around, I tried to do a rice bowl recipe in the rice cooker. It was easy, and despite just needing some more seasoning and flavor, I would do it again.Continue reading “Rice Cooker Chicken Bowl”
Molten Lava Cake
Molten Lava cake is one of my favorite desserts to order while out to eat. If I see they have this on their menu, then I need to order dessert. No questions LOL. But I have never made one so I wanted to try it at home. It may be a reoccurring dessert as itContinue reading “Molten Lava Cake”
