Bolognese Over Zoodles Many people think that if you eat clean or gluten free, pasta is out of the question. This is not true. With everything in life, you just have to make better choices. There are many clean brands of gluten free pastas out there, that even the pickiest kid would eat. Ahem..... (*cough*) ...hubby! Although I eat … Continue reading Bolognese over Zoodles
Category: Beef
Crockpot Texas Chili
Crockpot Texas Chili What happens when you buy 2 pot roasts to make for your large family and you realize your crockpot is too small? I bought 2 and each one is about 3.5lbs but my oval shaped crockpot wouldn't fit my 2 pot roasts (UGH!!!). Yes, I know, first world problems but I have an … Continue reading Crockpot Texas Chili
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers I still remember this memory; it was before I became a parent. My husband and I took a road trip to Philly and we did a cheesesteak crawl. Yes, a decade ago my body could process the food and we didn't have our allergy child yet. Over the years, I haven't thought … Continue reading Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Stir Fry Celery and Beef
Stir Fry Beef and Celery Many people always ask me how I make dinner for a family of 6 and not break the bank. I always try to shop based on what is in season and what is on sale. Yesterday, my supermarket had celery on sale for $.99 and 2lb. of beef for $10. My … Continue reading Stir Fry Celery and Beef
Asian Pineapple Beef Skewers
Asian Pineapple Beef Skewers Last night the kids wanted quinoa fried rice and I wanted to grill! To compromise, I made these boneless short rib skewers to go with the quinoa fried rice. The marinade is cross between a Hawaiian and a teriyaki. Usually a boneless short rib can have a chew but the pineapple … Continue reading Asian Pineapple Beef Skewers
Gyro Cucumber Boats
Gyro Cucumber Boats My dearest husband has a street meat addiction. Whenever he is in NYC, he goes to the Middle Eastern food trucks to get a gyro platter. The problem is that afterwards, he gets a tummy ache. So, into the kitchen I went to get the spices just right for my husband's deconstructed gyro. "Why … Continue reading Gyro Cucumber Boats
Burrito Bowl
Burrito bowls are one of my favorite things to eat because in our family it's a remake of leftovers. I know there are so many places that have them now but other than worrying about allergies...having to pay $10 per person for a family of 6 can be pretty steep. Another reason for making it … Continue reading Burrito Bowl
Mexican Stuffed Cabbage
When it comes to dinner, do you feel like you have to constantly make something new? That there are those in the house the REFUSES to eat leftovers...ahem..hubby.... Sometimes all it takes is a little tweak to the old to turn it into something NEW. This past week was St. Paddy's Day, this means cabbage was 17cents … Continue reading Mexican Stuffed Cabbage