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Philly Cheesesteak Crunch Wraps
If you have ever eaten at a Taco Bell since 2005 then you most definitely know about the crunch wraps. The crunch wrap is like a tostada incased in a flour tortilla which makes the tostada portable and easy to consume with your hands. The crunch wrap is a food we have on regular rotation because it is just as easy to make as tacos or burritos, but gives a twist on Mexican food. Make-your-own crunch wrap bars are a great go-to food for parties and potlucks. However the traditional Mexican food flavors can be challenged for other equally tasty flavors in the crunch wrap. This last week I decided…
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Beef Stroganoff
I have always loved homemade noodles, but I have never loved the prep to making them. When I found Reames homemade egg noodles in the freezer section several years ago, my life was forever changed. Now these noodles are a staple in my deep freezer. I always have a few bags of them so I can whip up a quick batch of homemade chicken noodle soup. Or I can use them in brown noodles or beef stroganoff. Have you tried Reames homemade egg noodles yet? When I did my bi-yearly inventory of my freezers, I saw I had a couple of pounds of beef round chunks that needed to be…
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Perfect Instapot Pot Roast
Pot roast is something my husband grew up on, almost every Sunday dinner was pot roast. Whereas it was definitely not a common meal in my family, we would have beef stew and the roast or pot roast probably once every other month, but it has quickly become a go-to for me since I have been preparing it in the Instapot. It took several tries, I had to figure out how to not drench the potatoes and carrots so they wouldn’t end up overly soft. The secret…use the steaming basket that comes with most electric pressure cookers. With being a family of 6, two of which are teenage boys, I…
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Beef Barley Stew
We had a few days last week that were chilly, for Vegas. Autumn is a finicky season in the Southwest. We will dip down into the 50s for a few days and then temperatures will rise back up to the high 70s and low 80s. On the sporadic days of lower temperatures, I embrace the cold and plan for a cozy meal. The cooler days seem slower and more at ease. It gives me time to prepare a meal that may take longer than 30 minutes, and beef barley stew is a perfect meal for those kind of days. Actual prep doesn’t take too much time at all, but there…
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Instapot Brown Noodles
This is a recipe that the 5 of us children begged my mom for dinner almost every week. It’s a sort of spin on Beef Stroganoff, without the sour cream. And bless my mom’s heart, she ALWAYS made egg noodles from scratch. I take the easy way out with Reames Frozen Egg Noodles…which is ALWAYS a staple in my freezer. Making Brown Noodles in the Instapot proved extremely easy and has become my go-to method recently. Brown Noodles is a wonderful recipe for cold nights and is a must my in comfort foods rotation. The next time you are feeling like you need some comfort food and it’s chilly outside,…
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Oven Roasted Tri-Tip
Tri-Tip wasn’t even on my radar until we lived in Central CA over a decade ago. I grew up mostly in the Midwest and only knew of the traditional cuts of beef…But when we lived close to Santa Maria and had the Santa Maria Tri-Tip, I just about died and went to heaven. I started preparing Tri-Tip for Christmas dinner each year. Sometimes I’d pair it with shrimp or crab legs and do a surf-and-turf dinner. Mostly the Tri-Tip was the star though. This last Christmas, I finally feel like I’ve perfected the oven-roasted Tri-Tip. I even impressed my mom, who is a Prime Rib lover, hardcore. This version of…
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Deconstructed: Big Mac Sloppy Joes’
I not-so-secretly love McDonald’s…so when I had no idea what to create for dinner a few weeks ago; the Big Mac Sloppy Joes’ was born. This recipe is super easy and has very few ingredients. An added benefit is this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook. While this version of the Big Mac still isn’t terribly healthy, it is exceedingly less than its counterpart. And…if I can toot my own horn, it is much tastier than the real thing. Do you have a copycat recipe from a famous food? Attempting to DIY highly popular foods from restaurants is one of my most favorite things to do.…
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Instapot French Dip Sandwiches
When two individuals decide to make a life together, they pick and chose what to bring to the relationship. Sometimes it’s who’s knife set is better and who’s needs to be donated. Other times it’s which traditions are maintained. In the case of my marriage, French dip sandwiches are one such tradition. Growing up Matthew’s family would always have French dip sandwiches on Christmas Eve. When we had our first Christmas together with his family, I was introduced to this tradition. I am a little ashamed to say, that I had never experienced this wonderful, tasty food before. Since that first Christmas Eve, French dip has been on regular rotation…
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Philly Stuffed Peppers
A couple of years ago when Matthew and I decided to go Paleo, I started converting my recipes to make them Paleo and even Whole 30 compliant. My Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches were one such recipe. These stuffed peppers are also Keto-Diet friendly as well. My kiddos are NOT fans of peppers, but they absolutely love these Philly Stuffed Peppers…it may or may not be due to the cheese topping-which is not Whole 30 compliant-but is sure tasty! Not only are these stuffed peppers delicious, but they are extremely easy…only 7 ingredients! These stuffed peppers are SO tasty you almost don’t miss the bread. They are also extremely filling. I can…
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Hello Fresh: Is It Worth It?
As a nutritionist I am constantly meal planning and trying new foods in an attempt to create meals full of flavor, but at the same time are as nutritious as the can be. Most often, I find myself meal planning for individuals who have had bypass surgery and now need to be on a low sodium, low cholesterol diet. Or someone who was recently diagnosed with diabetes and is feeling overwhelmed with being forced into a complete lifestyle change. It is definitely one thing to make a life style change when it is a choice; it is another thing entirely when an individual feels forced because of a medical condition.…
