Food
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Tasty Mongolian Beef in Ginger Garlic Sauce
My husband has wanted to try making Mongolian Beef at home for like the past 20 years. No joke! He usually orders this when we eat out but we have yet to venture trying to make it at home. That is until the other night we decided to give it a shot. To say it is super easy is an understatement! We found this yummy recipe on Spend with Pennies.com. Homemade meals always taste better. And the fresh ginger and garlic sauce is amazing over white rice. This just might turn into your favorite go-to Chinese dish! We paired it with some steamed broccoli but just about any…
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Rosemary Garlic Butter Steak Recipe
This summer my husband and daughter visited a good friend of his in Colorado and they came back with the most delicious steak recipe. This friend of ours loves to cook and let me tell you this is one of the best steak recipes I have tried. And it is super easy prep! If you love juicy steak you are going to love this delicious recipe! Ingredients Needed: 1 16 oz Ribeye steak 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped rosemary Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of butter Directions: Let steak sit out at room temperature for one hour. Then…
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5 Easy Recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to reflect on those who have helped keep our country safe. I’ve always had so much respect for those who wear a uniform. And it is a great time to get together with friends and family. What are your plans this holiday weekend? Does your community host a Memorial Day parade? It love seeing the older soldiers wearing their uniforms walking in the parade and getting the respect they deserve! If you are looking for some easy recipes to help celebrate Memorial Day look no further than this easy shortbread, ice cream and whip cream dessert. It took me less than 5…
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken Soup
One of my favorite meals anytime of the year is soup! We wanted to try out a new slow-cooker recipe and found this one on Food Network courtesy of Ree Drummond. Love her and the recipes she creates! She doesn’t like to skimp at meals and this soup is super refreshing with the lime and tomato base but also really hearty! And who doesn’t love to throw everything in the slow cooker and head out the door for the day. Super easy recipe and it tastes even better the next day. You will need: 2-3 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin…
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Slow-cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo this past weekend we went in search of the easiest taco recipe we could find. We didn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen when we could hang out by the pool right?! And let me tell you – this is not only the easiest slow-cooker recipe you will find but seriously one of the best! My husband joked that he was doing manual labor by having to scoop out the measuring spoon from the spice jars but seriously if you are in need a meal you can just toss in the crock pot and head out the door, you’ve found a good…
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Hidden Gems in Your Local Community :: Irvine
One of the features I love about the area we live in is the diverse restaurants that are at every corner. From Thai or Korean food to Indian food, there is a huge selection of dishes available to try out and when I find a gem of a place I love to tell you all about it! I have to say my new favorite places to visit are two family-owned restaurants. From the baked fresh breads and pastries at Ye Wool Bakery to the delicious fish noodle stew and chicken wings at Chun Ha Jjambbong / Two Ddak Two Dkak, these two business owners strive to provide only the…
