Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
No one would ever accuse me of being a trendsetter, though I have ditched the oversized glasses my kids used to make fun of. That said, lettuce wraps aren’t the latest trend and probably aren’t new to you. Maybe you’ve shared them with friends in a local restaurant, but did you know how simple it is to make Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps at home?
Classic Bolgonese Recipe
Bolognese is probably one of the best sauces you will ever eat – you can trust me on this – I’ve eaten more if it than most Italians, but I won’t sugarcoat it ~ it’s not a quick Tuesday night, 30 minute meal. This Classic Bolognese Recipe is, however well worth the time and love you put into it and perfect for Valentine’s — or GALentine’s Day or any night you want a really special meal. Do you know about GALentine’s Day? It’s like Valentine’s Day…but better ~ single or married, it’s a celebration of your favorite gals – the women who enrich your life.
Asian Pan Fried Noodles with Shrimp
This Asian Pan Fried Noodles with Shrimp shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MuellersMatchmaker #CollectiveBias
I’ll admit, I have *a couple* of quirks, like reading magazines from back to front and taking almost every quiz I come across: “Which TV Mom Are You?” on Facebook or “Who Are You Meant To Be?” from my Oprah magazine. The latest quiz I took was Mueller’s® Pasta Matchmaker that blends three of my favorite things ~ taking quizzes, cooking and pasta. I won’t keep you in suspense. Based upon my answers, my recipe is. . . drumroll . . . Asian Pan Fried Noodles with Shrimp.
Best Super Bowl Recipes
Even if you’re not a football fan, it’s hard to avoid the fact that the Super Bowl is this Sunday. I’ll tune into the game, but I’m really excited about the commercials that range from funny to tugging on heart-strings and of course, the best part ~ the football food. And Super Bowl food, like the game itself, is on a whole different playing field. That bag of chips and dip from the store just won’t do for this occasion but no worries, we have you covered with the 10 Best Super Bowl Recipes.
Cuban Ropa Vieja
Do you want to travel to Cuba without leaving your kitchen? You won’t even have to hassle with a bag! Cuba is still on my bucket list, but I was in Key West, just 90 miles north of it where I had some amazing Cuban food like the classic sandwich, robust Cuban coffee and Cuban Ropa Vieja ~ braised shredded beef, peppers and onions in an old-world, full bodiesd sauce. We ate on the outdoor patio of a quaint restaurant while the warm breeze blew, the band played a Latin-Jazz tune and we sipped fruity Sangria. 90 miles to Cuba? It seemed like we were already there.
Ultimate Spicy Chicken Wings
Do you want to know the recipe to a man’s heart? Ask any man what his favorite finger-licking (I mean this literally) go-to meal is that he eats with cave-man gusto ~ the #1 food he chooses on nights he’s out with the guys and words like whole grain and healthy are strictly taboo and he’ll tell you it’s wings ~ Ultimate Spicy Chicken Wings. So today we turned over the A Gouda Life kitchen to my husband for the straight scoop from the horse’s mouth on how to do wings right.
Greek Chicken Pita Nachos
Do you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant? Ours is Pier III, family owned and our local version of Cheers, the place in the old TV series where everyone knows your name. Everyone may not know our name there, but we usually see someone we know. They make a mean Mediterranean Nacho at the Pier ~ layers of pita chips topped with seasoned lamb, tzatziki, tomatoes and olives and it serves as the inspiration for this dish. If you’ve never had a Greek Nacho but enjoy a classic Greek Salad, Greek Chicken Pita Nachos is your dish.
Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is probably one of the simplest recipes ever. In fact, it really doesn’t even require much of a recipe, but for some reason, some people won’t attempt it at home. I love the bright flavor of freshly made guacamole. Add a bowl of tortilla chips and I’ve got a meal. It’s one dish I never get tired of making ~ or eating ~ all year around. This Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe starts simply with ripe avocados and whips up in about 5 minutes. Learn how to pick only ripe avocados and *safely* remove the pit.
Spicy Beer Cheese Dip
Are you as excited for Super Bowl *food* as I am? I actually do like watching the game, but the food. . .oh man. . . the food. Spicy wings and dips and pizza in all shapes and flavors and please, don’t start the party without this Spicy Beer Cheese Dip ~ delicious creamy sharp cheddar infused with crispy bacon, beer and bits of jalapeno and green chilies. A total crowd pleaser that’ll have them cheering for you, even if it is just from the couch.
Best Salisbury Steak
I woke up this morning with a nasty cold *ugh* the details of which I’ll spare you and while some people lose their appetite when they’re sick, mine actually increases. And the stuff I crave, like Best Salisbury Steak ~ pan seared ground beef patties slathered in rich onion-mushroom gravy over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. For some it’s all about Chicken Soup for the cure, but I have a theory that when I crave food there’s some ingredient in it my body is lacking. Some may argue with this, but I just go with it. Salisbury Steak is an oldie, but a goodie updated with a tip to make it the best you’ve had.
