Pot Roast with Beef

I make pot roast infrequently because I can't seem to make it come out fantastic. Because I can't seem to conquer this dish I decided to read a book about meat, it has to be that I am choosing the wrong cut of meat and not that I am lacking in skills. Last Christmas I … Continue reading Pot Roast with Beef →

A whole bunch of nothing

It's not that we haven't been eating, we just haven't been eating anything exciting. I haven't even had to Food Network on, that is partly due to the fact that all they ever seem to be showing is Guy's Grocery Games or Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Not that I haven't gotten excellent ideas from the … Continue reading A whole bunch of nothing →

Ali got a rack of lamb this time

Rack of lamb!! I was so excited by this unexpected find that before I was even out of the grocery I was Googling ideas and tips and recipes! I usually already have an idea about something and shop for that main plan plus a few extras in case I decide to go another way but … Continue reading Ali got a rack of lamb this time →

Marinated Venison Tenderloin

Let's start with the specs: 1/2 cup Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 2 clove Garlic (smashed) 1 tablespoon Ground Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika I mixed all this up in a bowl then scooped it into a zip top bag and put the tenderloin in and smooshed it all around so the whole loin was covered and I let … Continue reading Marinated Venison Tenderloin →

More bits and bobs

Dinner tonight is yet another mix of bits and bobs. The main ingredient is this box of frozen lasagna rolls that I found at Aldi. They are Chicken Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Rolls in a rich blend of Ricotta and three cheeses with Italian herbs. The package recommends that you add your favorite sauce so when … Continue reading More bits and bobs →

Chicken…again

Chicken is fairly inexpensive and I buy either breasts or thighs every time I go shopping so there is no shortage of chicken so that has been my "fresh food" go to this last week so I dug up one of my very first cookbooks ever, 365 Easy Chicken Recipes so that I could do something … Continue reading Chicken…again →

Let’s Taco about Rice

We are still on the cheap, fast and easy dinner train around here and this Taco Rice is no exception. As I am forever buying bits and bobs that are on sale I can almost always throw something together and this might be my new favorite cobbled dish! I found a box of Hamburger Helper … Continue reading Let’s Taco about Rice →

Chicken Curry

When we were stationed in Okinawa there was a curry place that we always went to after a night of drinking and goodness me was it delicious! Just about everything we ate over there was delicious! We are lucky in having an Asian market in town and I have been able to find several things … Continue reading Chicken Curry →

Spring has Sprung

Welcome to Spring! Here in Oklahoma it is the rainy season and like every old lady the rain makes my joints ache and that makes me not want to do anything so I haven't really been cooking. Lots of things from packages, take away and sandwiches are about the extent of the kitchen work I … Continue reading Spring has Sprung →

Stuffed Shells

Well, life hasn't slowed down and my kitchen creativity is still just out of reach. I am pretty sure I am not the only one who gets into the rut and can't seem to see the high ground where the good food lives. Despite all of that I managed to eek out a few tasty … Continue reading Stuffed Shells →