Fried Italian sausage ravioli and cherry peppers are topped with marinara and mozzarella then broiled till hot and the cheese is gooey. This is a great appetizer for game day or any occasion. This ravioli platter has everything a party food should: it has crunch; it has meat, it has pasta, it has cheese, it has sauce, and it has spice (from hot cherry peppers, …
The Ultimate Hawaiian Slider
The Ultimate Hawaiian Slider is composed of bacon, chicken, cheese arugula, and a sweet and spicy pineapple spread on a sweet dinner roll. Serve a platter of these babies the next time you have company, and watch them disappear! This is one of those posts that required two photo sessions in order to obtain satisfactory results. Sometimes I try so hard to be prepared and organized …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …
Slow Roasted BBQ Pork
Pork butt and simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this fork-tender Slow Roasted BBQ Pork. It is simply marinated and then oven baked low and slow. This is easy-to-make and budget-friendly pork that everyone will enjoy. If you love fork-tender cuts of meat, you will like this Chuck Steak Roast too! This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated in April 2024. This slow …
Egg Ham and Asparagus Breakfast Bake
Start the day off right with this Egg Ham and Asparagus Breakfast Bake. Potatoes, cheese, ham, asparagus, tomatoes, and sunny-side-up eggs make this a satisfying, hearty dish. The old adage that bad things happen in threes proves true again this past weekend. My daughter almost got sideswiped Friday night as she drove through an intersection. Saturday morning, my husband and I avoided getting sideswiped at …
Fried Bologna and Egg Sandwich
Sometimes, all you need is a simple, no-frills fried bologna sandwich. The addition of a runny egg bumps the delicious value of the sandwich while maintaining its simplicity. I love a fried bologna sandwich. While it’s not something I eat regularly, I occasionally crave the childhood favorite. I even make it the lazy way—with microwaved bologna and cheese slapped between two slices of toasted white …
Quail Egg Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Rice Noodles
Looking for a dinner idea for a new Asian recipe? These quail egg stuffed pork meatballs served with rice noodles are just what you need! Serve with a sweet, salty, garlicky dipping sauce and fresh condiments for a meal that is full of flavor and texture. Quail egg is not an ingredient I typically use. In fact, it is something I have never used. But …
Cobb Salad Pizza with Homemade Pizza Dough
Cobb salad on a pizza is amazing! Homemade pizza topped with ranch dressing, chicken, ham, bacon, cheese lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs is a meal on a slice! This recipe stemmed from my desire to make pizzeria style pizza crusts; the kind that the House of Pizza around the corner makes. These crusts are thin in the middle but puffy around the edges, light and …
Bacon Egg and Sweet Sausage Fried Rice
This Bacon Egg and Sweet Sausage Fried Rice has sweet and salty notes. Bacon, egg, and sweet Chinese sausage provides great flavor. So much better than takeout! As you can see by the name, this is going to be an indulgent meal for the health conscious. Some things are not worth the calories and fat, but others are, like this fried rice. Sometimes you have …