Spring Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce This Asparagus dish is perfect for all your Spring meals. It is the perfect side dish to any protein and goes great with a brunch of Eggs Benedict or Omelettes. Spring Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce is a simple sautéed asparagus with butter, salt and pepper. The Creamy Mustard Sauce is made with Buttermilk Powder, Mustard and Mayo plus some seasoning and herbs. What Is Buttermilk Powder if you haven’t used or even heard of buttermilk powder, you are missing out. it is usually hidden in plain sight at the grocery store in the…
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Continue ReadingQuick Chicken And Dumplings I already know that I am going to have some people come for me about how this Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe is NOT authentic. Before you go there, take a deep breath and relax. Please understand that I am sharing a quick and easy weeknight meal that everyone can make. This chicken and dumplings uses fresh chicken, lots of seasonings and herbs and delicious canned biscuit dough to make the “dumplings”. The full, printable recipe is linked below. In my recipe I do not list carrots or celery. You can add those by dicing them…
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Continue ReadingSimple Deviled Eggs I am a minimalist when it comes to deviled eggs. Additionally, while I do appreciate all the deviled egg recipes that involve dyeing the eggs and adding all types of toppings and seasonings, just prefer a simple, classic deviled egg for my Easter spread. These simple deviled eggs are made with all the usual suspects. Mustard, mayo, dill, relish, salt and pepper and a few other things like hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. A little kick of horseradish if you prefer as well. What I think makes my recipe unique, is the method which I prepare my…
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Continue ReadingCorned Beef Bake With Swiss Cheese Sauce This Corned Beef Bake with Swiss Cheese Sauce is absolute perfection for brunch on Saint Patrick’s Day morning. Make this with corned beef, butter, onions, celery, and delicious rye bread cubes. The Swiss Cheese sauce is the icing on the cake. The Swiss cheese sauce is easy to make, it just needs to be made right before serving. I grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago in a neighborhood near Midway Airport. Saint Patrick’s Day was always celebrated the week before at the very popular South Side Irish Parade. This casserole reminds…
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Continue ReadingMardi Gras Sausage Sandwiches These Mardi Gras Sausage Sandwiches are the perfect meal for your Fat Tuesday celebration. They are the perfect way to enjoy cajun cuisine without having to eat seafood. Often made with beef and cheese sausages and a chorizo crumble making this recipe a great way to have the tastes of New Orleans when you can’t find andouille sausages. The full recipe os linked below. It is printer friendly version. For those who need more explanation of the recipe, there is more information shared below the printable recipe. Full, Printable Recipe Andouille Sausage Andouille (Cajun Sausage) is a…
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Continue ReadingUltimate Egg Salad This Ultimate Egg Salad is the meatless meal of dreams. The method I use to make my egg salad is to mash the yolks with the mayo and mustard making a creamy texture to add to chopped egg whites. The full, printable recipe is linked below. Beyond the printable recipe below are a few tips and tricks I included to help you make the best egg salad you can make. This is also a perfect Lenten recipe. Full, Printable Recipe Separate Your Whites and Yellows I was taught to separate the yolk from the whites when making…
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Continue ReadingMardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail I have never been a huge fan of the whole Mardi Gras food culture. I think it is because I don’t eat shrimp or any shellfish really for that mater. But who can resist a well crafted Hurricane Cocktail? I love how pretty it is and how it is sweet without it being cloying. I gave up drinking about 5 months ago to help heal some gut issues I was having. Therefore, I decided to make this Mardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail so that I can still indulge in the fun festivities but as a sober person.…
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Continue ReadingBig Green Salad With Green Dressing This Big Green Salad with Green Dressing is a fun, festive and healthy dish to include on your holiday party spreads. The big green salad, made with a spinach and iceberg lettuce. The salad is then topped with all the delicious crunchy veggies like cucumber and celery. Feel free to swap these green veggies for other green veggies of your choice. The green dressing is simple and a tiny bit healthier, made with sour cream, ranch powder and avocados. The dressing is creamy, thick and delicious with the addition of parsley and rice wine…
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