Everyday Recipes

After lots of trial and error, I have managed to recreate one of my favorite appetizer dishes served at a Korean restaurant. While this is not the traditional Jap Chae that includes meats and vegetables, this one is sweet and delightful. Great served as an appetizer or a side dish to chicken and meat! Enjoy. […]

A simple dish with a distinct flavor that will leave you craving more. Lentils are cooked with Polish sausage and cumin to make a fast and satisfying meal that is ready in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. Use any type of sausage – I have used bratwurst, chorizo and leftover hot links as well.

This recipe has easy ingredients and is a great light lunch or dinner! Enjoy! Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

In the Navy this is served over toast at breakfast. Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 2 onions, chopped salt and pepper to taste 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (8 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 1 (5.5 ounce) can tomato juice 2 cups hot water ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon granulated

A meat-free – but not flavor free – alternative to this classic sandwich. Ingredients: 1 pound smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup thousand island salad dressing, or to taste 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut, drained 12 slices dark rye bread 2 tablespoons butter 2 tomatoes, sliced Directions: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the

I ate this at a sports bar/cafe on the big island of Hawaii. This is a local dish served many ways, but this version is my favorite. They usually make it with SPAM®. Also you can make this using leftover rice, pre-cooked burgers, and jarred sauce. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 pound ground beef chuck 1

Don’t pass this up because it sounds strange. It is wonderful! Serve with mashed potatoes. This can also be made with a sirloin tip roast or a rump roast. Ingredients: 4 pounds chuck roast 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups prepared strong coffee 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup water Directions: Preheat slow cooker to low

Don’t want to heat up the house by turning on the oven? Try this fast, easy, and perfectly roasted broccoli and cauliflower side dish in your air fryer. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon or Parmesan cheese, if desired. Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets 3 cups cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic

This is one of my favorite remakes on a traditional dish. Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped mushroom ¾ cup milk ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ pounds ground beef ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions:

Fried plantains are a traditional treat in many parts of the world. Try them once and you’ll be hooked. Overly ripe plantains work best for this recipe. Ingredients: 1 quart oil for frying 2 plantains Directions: Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Peel the plantains and cut them in half.