Ingredient: butter

Shrimp, Corn and Andouille Sausage Soup

Shrimp, Corn and Andouille Sausage Soup

My family and I lived in Charleston, South Carolina for several years. If there is one thing that will come as no surprise to you, it is that the south has AMAZING food. Charleston in particular in know for their culinary scene. There are many 

Double chocolate, peanut butter chip cookies

Double chocolate, peanut butter chip cookies

I am always in the mood for chocolate and peanut butter. These are one of my top 5 favorite cookies. This rich, chocolate cookie is loaded with peanut butter chips and white chocolate chips and pairs perfectly with a tall glass of milk. Side note: 

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

This is one of those recipes that has been around for ages. It never gets old and there is no reason to change it. Comfort food at its best!

The majority of the ingredients are probably already in your fridge and pantry, so run to the store and grab a pound of top sirloin and some sliced mushrooms.

This meal is easy to make, easy to clean up, budget friendly and a definite crowd pleaser!

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Beef Stroganoff
One of my all time favorite comfort foods. This Beef Stroganoff is perfectly paired with egg noodles, rice... or my personal favorite, mashed potatoes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Slice steak into thin strips, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Melt 2 Tbsp. of butter in a large skillet. Reduce to medium heat and add the garlic, onion and mushrooms.
  3. SautƩ mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes, until onions are translucent, garlic is fragrant and mushrooms have softened.
  4. Remove onion and mushroom mixture from the pan and put aside.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high and melt the last tablespoon of butter. Add beef and rosemary and sautƩ until the beef is no longer pink.
  6. While the beef is cooking, whisk together the water, cooking wine, beef base or bouillon, flour and Worcestershire sauce to make a gravy.
  7. Add the gravy mixture to the beef.
  8. Return the onion and mushroom mixture to the skillet and combine with the beef.
  9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat and add the sour cream.
  10. Mix until fully incorporated. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Do you love lemon? I am a sucker for anything lemon! Lemon bars, lemon cookies, lemon sour cream pie (side note: I have THEE best recipe for lemon sour cream pie, which I will share later)… if it is a lemon desert, I will eat 

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

You guys… these enchiladas are the ultimate crowd pleaser. I have never met a soul who didn’t love them. They are my go-to when I need to take dinner to a friend or neighbor. You will more than likely have all of these ingredients in 

Instant Pot Mac N’ Cheese

Instant Pot Mac N’ Cheese

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Instant Pot Mac N' Cheese
If you have other mac n' cheese recipes for your Instant Pot, you can throw them away, cause this is the only recipe you will ever need. This is a regular dish at our house. It is literally on the table in less than 15 minutes from start to finish and everything goes into a single pot, so the clean up is a breeze. Win win!! You will not find a smoother, cheesier recipe. As an added bonus, it is very easy to customize. Try adding jalapeƱo and corn or grilled chicken and barbecue sauce. Regardless of what your taste buds prefer, this recipe is a tried and true crowd pleaser.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add uncooked macaroni noodles, broth, water, butter, parmesan, salt and white pepper to the pressure cooker and stir.
  2. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and double check to make sure that it is on securely and that the vent is in the the "seal" position. Cook on high for 6 minutes.
  3. Perform a quick release to release the pressure.
  4. Gently stir the noodles to separate them from each other. Add the velveeta and stir until the velveeta is melted and the noodles are evenly coated. Add the milk, sour cream and shredded cheddar or gouda and stir until the cheese is completely melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.