EASY WEEKNIGHT MEAL

Fast and Easy Green Chile

green chile bowl
This weekend, I couldn’t help myself. I had to have it!  So, I roasted a few poblano peppers and away I went.  For my green chile I start with ground pork.  Though traditionally a pork roast is used, I find that using ground pork makes this recipe fast and easy.  Perfect for weeknight dinner. First, roast the chiles. You can do this on an open flame if you have a gas range or you can crank yo...
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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Some people think that eating light, quick-cooking meals means boring salads and turkey burgers.  There's nothing wrong with that! I do love a salad for dinner.  It's fun to load up a big plate of grilled, marinated chicken, local cheeses, home-grown tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and cucumbers.  But, yes, that does get boring.  Good news!  It doesn't have to be like that.  Those same great flavo...
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Shepard’s Pie

I often get requests from the guys for what they’d like to see on the menu. One thing that is on everyone’s list is my Shepard’s Pie.  It may not be the traditional recipe, but it is easy, fast and everyone loves it! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef                              1 small onion 1 jar beef flavored gravy              1 cup mixed frozen vegetalbes 1 lb. russet potatoes, p...
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Easy Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

easy slow cooker stuffed peppers
We all have that one meal that takes us home, for me it is my slow cooker stuffed peppers! For some it may be as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich and a warm bowl of tomato soup or maybe the quintessential comfort of meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Whatever you desire, you're sure to love these! My mom has been making these for years, a recipe handed down to her from her mother that goes ba...
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