Easy Peasy Fish Tacos

This is by far the easiest and most delicious dinner EVER!  It is not something I make often, however, I am in awe every time.  I have also made it with breaded shrimp and regular tilapia fillets. 

Ingredients:

• 6-8 breaded Cod Fillets (I used the kind from Costco)
• Tortilla, small
• 1 package coleslaw with dressing mix
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
• shredded cheese
• avocado

Directions:  Bake Cod according to package directions.  In a large bowl add coleslaw, dressing, lemon pepper, and cayenne pepper.  Mix thoroughly, coating evenly.  Heat tortillas over medium heat on skillet and add Cod, slaw, cheese, and avocado to tortilla. 

Oven Roasted Baby Back Ribs

I was searching through a cookbook the other day and came across this recipe however, the recipe called for cumin, not curry.  I was in a hurry and grabbed the curry on accident and didn't want to bother juicing another orange so I went for it.  Lots of good things are discovered on accident, right?  I have never been a fan of anything with curry in it, but these were scrumptious.  I was asking my husband how I should photograph the ribs, and his response, "Jenga Style."

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby back ribs, cut
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions-   Combine juice, soy sauce, curry and brown sugar in large Ziploc bag.  Shake bag to dissolve brown sugar and marinate ribs for about 2 hours.  Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Place ribs in a lightly greased shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.  Remove from oven, flip ribs and continue baking for another hour.

Andouille Sausage Pasta

For my birthday last year my husband surprised with dinner at The Crab Pot, after many not so subtle hints.  We had lots of fun but were disappointed with the food.  However, we both LOVED the sausage.  This pasta is creamy, savory, and full of flavor.  I literally said, "this is so good" every bite. 

 Ingredients:

• 1 package Andouille Sausage (4 links), sliced in circles
• 1 box bow farfalle pasta (bow tie)
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon blackened seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Directions:  Cook pasta according to package directions.  In a large skillet melt one tablespoon butter over medium heat and saute garlic and onion until tender, add sausage and saute until heated through.  Add remaining butter and sprinkle with flour.  Slowly add cream, cheese, and seasonings stirring constantly.  Finally add pasta and coat evenly, serve and enjoy.

Chicken Teriyaki Yakisoba

I came across this recipe for baked teriyaki chicken and I immediately started to crave yakisoba.  Why not combine the two?  I absolutely love yakisoba and its always the first thing I order when trying a new teriyaki joint.  This came together so fast and was a huge hit with the hubby.

 

Ingredients:
Teriyaki Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespooncornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

 

Yakisoba Noodles

• 1 package yakisoba noodles
• 1 14oz bag frozen stir fry vegetables
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

 

Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small saucepan add all teriyaki chicken ingredients except the chicken. Bring to a boil over low heat until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.  Place chicken breasts in a greased casserole dish and pour sauce over.  Bake for 20 minutes covered, flip chicken, and bake for another 15 minutes covered.  Cut cooked chicken into strips and place back in sauce.  In a large skillet add sesame oil and saute frozen vegetables until soft, add noodles, and chicken with sauce.  Toss everything together and serve.

 

Baked Sausage Ziti

Hands down my favorite pasta dinner dish!  It's filled with cheese, what's not to love?  This is also my favorite freezer meal to prepare, here is the link to my previous post on freezer meals.  For about $12 I have 4 dinners with bread freezer pans, 2 if I use 8x8 freezer pans. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 box ziti
• 2 jars favorite pasta sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 bag Italian style cheese
• 1/2 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions:  Bring large pot of water to boil.  Add pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and add back to pot with olive oil. In a large skillet brown onion and sausage over medium heat.  Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, seasonings, and add sauce to noodles.  Spray casserole dish or freezer tins with cooking spray. Layer as directed:  1/4 Pasta mixture, 4 slices provolone cheese, 1/2 sour cream, Italian cheese, 1/4 noodle mixture, and top with itialian cheese. (These instructions are for 2 8x8 pans)  If cooking the same day bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 5-10 minutes.

 

To freeze:  Cover with tin foil, label and freeze. Defrost completely before baking and bake as directed above.

Baked Tacos

 

Have I mentioned how much I love Pinterest?  I am always finding delicious recipes and dinner ideas.  I came across this one and decided to give it a try, since I was making regular tacos anyways this week.  I love tacos, but tacos with melted cheese are to die for.  I did bake the corn tortillas like she did in the link and I was not a huge fan, so next time I will just buy the flat bottom taco shells. 





Ingredients:

• 1 package flat bottom taco shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can refried beans
• 1 4oz can diced green chilies
• 1/2 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Favorite Toppings

 

Directions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a large skillet brown beef with chilies and onions.  Season beef and stir in tomatoes and refried beans.  Spoon mixture into each taco shell and place into a 9x13 baking dish.  Sprinkle tacos with cheese and bake for about 10 minutes.  Add your favorite toppings and serve.

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

For a little while in High School I thought I wanted to become a caterer.  My Mom, being the intelligent woman she is, came up with the idea of having me cater my sisters graduation party.  I had so much fun finding recipes and preparing for her big day, but I realized it was not the career path for me.  A co worker or mine at the time gave me this recipe and I have been making them ever since.

Ingredients:

• 2 12 oz jars Heinz chili sauce
• 1 32 oz jar grape jelly
• 1 bag frozen meatballs (around 80 or so)

Directions:  In a medium sauce pan heat chili sauce and jelly until smooth, stirring frequently. Add meatballs to crock pot and cover with sauce.  Cook on low for 3-4 hours.