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Chinese restaurant-style fried rice is a simple, quick and easy dish that can be made with leftover meat and rice. You can make this fried rice with chicken, beef, pork or even tofu as a vegetarian option. Fried rice has ingredients that most pantry's have and can be made in under 20 minutes to feed a whole family and tends to be a money conscious dish. Check out the recipe below in post.
A twice baked potato is a great side dish for majority of meals. The replacement of the sweet potato for the standard russet potato is a change that works great with the addition of the bread crumb topping that gives a great brown top and crisp to the sweet potatoes. The soft texture of the sweet potatoes go great with the creaminess of the parmesan cheese that your family will love. The key for this recipe is to find small evenly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking. If you are in a hurry, the sweet potatoes can be cooked quickly in a microwave for about 10 minutes, turning them every few minutes so they cook evenly. Check out the recipe below in this post.
Pork tenderloin is always a big hit around my house. The ease and endless possibilities that can be done with a pork tenderloin is hard to get bored of it. This pineapple glazed pork is a great balance of a sweet from the pineapple juice and sugar and spicy flavor from the jalapenos makes the flavor of the pork pop out. This pineapple glazed pork can be made in about 30-40 minutes which makes it great for the weekdays or even special occasion. The glaze can be made ahead of time if needed.
Baked beans over time have had less and less meat added to the beans. These meaty baked beans are loaded with tender pork that is pulled and combined with the beans can be a hearty meal in itself or a great side dish. Homemade baked beans are a very easy dish to make and tastes better then the pre-made ones you can get in the store. With the addition of the brown sugar adds a sweet flavor that is balanced out the the tangy spice of the dijon mustard. Check out the recipe below in post.
Halibut is a very versatile fish, you can grill, poach, pan fry and the easiest roasting in the oven. This walnut dijon crusted roasted halibut is very simple to prepare, start to finish it can be done in 15-20 minutes. The oven does all of the cooking. The only thing you have to is top the halibut fillets with the crust topping. Halibut is a very lean fish however, so make sure you don't let the fish get overcook and dries out. Check out the recipe below in post.
Barbacoa Beef is beef the cooked in deliciously flavored chili packed marinate sauce that is cooked over hours until you can pull it apart with two forks. Barbacoa is typically made with beef, lamb or goat seasoned with dry chilies then cooked until tender. The barbacoa beef is great in all sorts of Mexican-style dishes, on salads, sandwiches or even just served over rice or pasta. The preparation is very simple and can be easily done before work or school and you can come to dinner ready and you home smelling absolutely wonderful. Check out the recipe below in post.
Pork tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat that is loaded with healthy nutrient and vitamins. however the tough part is to make pork tenderloin flavorful and tender without drying it out. This cumin orange glazed pork tenderloin gets it flavor from the marinate, then topped with a reduction of the marinate that really packs in the juices in and put a nice citrus and peppery glaze on the outside. The marinate takes less then a few minutes to make and the pork tenderloin can marinate over night or during the day while you are at work. The pork take under 30 minutes to cook and is a quick and easy meal with almost no effort needed. It is a perfect start for a weeknight meal for a busy family. Check out the recipe below in post.
A quick and easy way to cook fish is to broil it in the oven. It is a hassle free way that takes very little effort and can be done in under 10 minutes. With the addition of the mayonnaise, the fish gets a nice golden crust and holds in the lemon-thyme flavor along with keeping the fish fresh and moist. Check out the recipe below in post.
When you typical hear about barbecued chinese pork you think of the red tinged pork that is a staple in every takeout chinese takeout place all over the states. This chinese barbecue pork is different preparation then typically done, but is still packed with flavor as it rubbed in the dry marinate then cooked slow for few hours and covered in a sweet glaze that caramelizes at the very last minutes. It is definitely worth the few hours to have this incredibly tasty, juicy and tender chinese barbecue pork. Check out the recipe below.
One of the easiest meals to prepare for a family or large gathering is a simple pasta dish. Pasta dishes are easy and very inexpensive to prepare and goes a long way. This Sausage and mushroom penne gratin is a great substitute for the standard pasta bake. It is quick to make since you cook everything on the stove top and bake really quick under a broiler to get the brown and bubbly you enjoy from a dish that has baked for a long time in the oven. Check out the recipe below in post.
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Hey everyone, I am Dan and Live in Minnesota. I am here to show you the wonderful world of cooking and baking. As being a young boy in the kitchen to being a chef for over 10 years, I will show you the great recipes I have used over the years and what I do next. Please stick around and Enjoy!!
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