Pepperoni Fried Rice

To be honest, I wasn’t sure about this one but my boys like all these ingredients so I decided to give it a go and it was delicious and also very easy to make. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (5 oz) package mini pepperoni or regular size, … Continue reading

Tex – Mex Fried Rice

Apparently you can buy frozen cooked white rice at the grocery store and if that’s true then this would be a legit one pot meal. 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can corn, drained … Continue reading

One Pan Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice

Less than 30 minutes to make.  Only one pan to wash when you’re done.  Total comfort food.  Winner, winner, chicken dinner, uh ham dinner! 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup white long grain rice 2 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups ham, cubed 3/4 cup shredded … Continue reading

Better Than Takeout Ham Fried Rice

It’s that time of year!  The time to find ways to use up all the leftover holiday ham and turkey.  Let the games begin!  PS This was surprisingly delicious! 1 1/2 – 2 cups chopped ham 3 cups cooked rice 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed … Continue reading

Easy Chicken Fajitas

Super easy and quick way to make fajitas, also really yummy! 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced into strips 1 red pepper, sliced into strips 1 orange pepper, sliced into strips 1 yellow pepper, sliced into strips 1 envelope fajita seasoning 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 pounds frozen precooked chicken breast strips … Continue reading

Sticky Rice with Mango

My friend Joe showed me how to make Sticky Rice, not only that but he bought me all the things required to make the sticky rice AND he said I could share his instructions for making it with you guys!  Woo Hoo!!  Thanks Joe! INGREDIENTS Thai sticky rice, Thai sweet rice, or Thai glutinous rice … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Spring Rice Pilaf

My friend Alisha and I are still attempting to get our catering business off the ground but it’s been a slow go since I’ve been working on a tv series but we did manage to squeeze in a little gig catering a ring ceremony luncheon for a dear friend of mine and this is one … Continue reading

15 Minute Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet

Here’s a dinner you can literally throw together in about 15 minutes and odds are that you have all the ingredients already in your pantry and you can serve it in a variety of ways such as straight from the skillet, in a taco shell, wrapped in a tortilla, over tortilla chips, however you like. … Continue reading

One Skillet Ranch Chicken

Did someone ask for the easiest and fastest dinner ever?  Here’s a contender!  The original recipe comes from “Well Plated by Erin” and her’s was very quick and easy but I made it even a little quicker and easier. 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, not dip mix … Continue reading

Rice Pilaf

We decided to barbecue for dinner one night when my parents were here and my dad wanted shish kabobs so I decided to make a rice dish to go with it and found this Rice Pilaf recipe on a blog called “A Family Feast” so decided to give it a try.  It was pretty easy … Continue reading