Polish Noodles (Cottage Cheese and Noodles)

Description This simple recipe came from the Polish side of my family. We simply called it ‘cottage cheese and noodles’ or ‘lazy man pierogies.’ It’s a great comfort food and can be made with any kind of noodle. It could be a side dish, but we always enjoyed it as a meal. Ingredients ½ cup … Read more

Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs

Description This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 ¼ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, … Read more

Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken

Description An easy entree with Mexican flair! Serve over rice or buttered noodles. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cooking spray 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch ground cumin 1 cup salsa 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees … Read more

Chinese Spareribs

Description After searching the internet for a good Chinese Spareribs recipe and not finding any that caught my eye, I decided to make my own. This recipe is pretty simple, and yields tender, juicy, tangy ribs. In Japan, I cooked this in the fish broiler, but it should be fine on the grill or in … Read more

Green Chili and Cheese Chicken

Description This is a super-easy weeknight recipe with Mexican flair. Server with Spanish rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas! Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained 1 tablespoon dry fajita seasoning Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Read more

Instant Pot® Chicken Cacciatore

Description This wonderful, traditionally slow-cooked recipe has been translated into a quick and easy pressure cooker meal. Using the Instant Pot®, you get an intensely flavorful meal made in minutes that will have your family thinking you simmered this all day. Serve over spaghetti noodles, rice, cauliflower rice, or eat as a stew! Ingredients 4 … Read more

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Description Carnitas means ‘little meats’ and is traditionally fried then braised. This recipe is made much easier using the slow cooker but the results are just as tasty. This makes a great filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and burritos. This filling is also great combined with your favorite barbecue sauce and served on buns. Ingredients … Read more

Pastry Cream

Description This is a classic pastry cream often used in bakeries and restaurants. It can be used as a filling for cakes, pies or pastries. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups milk ¼ cup white sugar 2 egg yolks 1 egg ¼ cup cornstarch ⅓ cup white sugar … Read more