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Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings

This is yet another recipe clipped from a newspaper article a couple of decades ago that made its way into regular rotation. I had to halve the recipe though, because if memory serves, the article was about cooking for fire fighters in their station and the recipe was enough food to feed an army. YouContinue reading “Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings”

Banana Strawberry Buttermilk Bread

I made this recipe two ways – as a loaf and as muffins. I just like the natural portion control that comes with muffins. Ingredients: 1/2 c butter, softened 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 1/4 c buttermilk 2 over-ripe bananas, mashed 1 tsp vanilla 1 c flour 1/4 c ground golden flax seed 1 tspContinue reading “Banana Strawberry Buttermilk Bread”

Swedish Meatballs over Garlic Rice

Ultimate comfort food, these Swedish meatballs over rice, with their hint of nutmeg and allspice, will make you feel warm and cozy. Swedish Meatballs Garlic Rice

Swedish Meatballs

These delicious, traditional Swedish meatballs are great served over garlic rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Meatballs: 1/2 large sweet onion, grated 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 c bread crumbs 1/2 c milk 1 egg 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp groundContinue reading “Swedish Meatballs”

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients: 3 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp black pepper dash of cayenne Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and give it a good shake.

Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 c dry fusilli pasta 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 c chopped sweet onion 1/2 c diced cucumber 1/4 c pitted kalamata olives, chopped 2 Tbsp feta cheese, crumbled Dressing: 1/3 c olive oil 2 Tbsp plain greek yogurt 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1Continue reading “Greek Pasta Salad”

Amazing Sugar-Free Slow Cooked Ribs (Keto!)

I love ribs but it’s nearly impossible to find a dry rub or BBQ sauce with no sugar in it. These ribs are amazing – crunchy & flavourful on the outside, moist and succulent on the inside, and sugar-free! You need to prepare for these ribs a couple of days in advance. It’s best toContinue reading “Amazing Sugar-Free Slow Cooked Ribs (Keto!)”

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts & Roasted Italian Vegetables

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts Roasted Italian Vegetables

Roasted Italian Vegetables

Roasted vegetables is, in my opinion, the yummiest way to eat vegetables. I bake up a pan then they’re in the fridge for the week to serve on the side of meat, stuffed into a sandwich or thrown in with a salad. Ingredients: 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 2 zucchinis 1 sweet onion 4Continue reading “Roasted Italian Vegetables”

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts

I modified this recipe from one that is featured in Frances Mayes’ book “Everyday in Tuscany”. She’s a consummate foodie and likes to include recipes in her many books about life in Italy. Marinade: 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c white wine 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Rub: 1/2 c chopped italian parsley 4 garlicContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts”