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Satisfying Weeknight Pasta
This recipe is a continuation of my series of easy weeknight, fast yet good food. It's easy to take this base recipe and jazz it up to create something great. But as it stands its good food fast and easy as is. There are many options to up the flavor. For instance add in dried Italian herbs simmer phase. Or add fresh chopped garlic about a minute before deglazing. This is a great base to expand on.
Leveled Up Grilled Cheese
The humble grilled cheese can be leveled up with a few tricks. There are two simple tricks that make this an obvious upgrade. The mayo creates the perfect crust, while the mustard mixes perfectly with the cheese. Consider adding onions, tomato slices, or salsa for even more complexity.
Poor Man's Asian Style Noodles
This recipe is great for college kids or anyone wanting to get top notch taste on a very cheap budget. The peanut butter clings to the noodles coating it with the surprisingly rich mix of flavors. The meal takes scantly longer than it does to boil the noodles. Book mark this one for when need it.
Easy Morning Breakfast Burrito
This burrito is great when you don't have much time but want something warm. Packed with protein and made with regular ingredients you have lying around. The hot sauce does some heavy lifting so pick one you like. I went with Cholula chili garlic.
Slow Cooker Zesty Turkey and Black Beans
This dish focuses on building layers of bold, zesty flavor with almost zero active labor. The combination of earthy cumin, oregano, SazĂłn Goya, and white wine creates a sophisticated savory base that penetrates the turkey and black beans as they simmer. The result is a comforting, hearty meal with a depth of flavor that belies its simplicity. Aside from basic chopping and opening a few cans, the slow cooker does all the work. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime to brighten the flavors, this recipe provides a high-quality dinner without the need for a complicated process.
Black Bottom Cup Cakes
These are a family favorite. Delicious cup cakes with creamy chocolaty filling. Top them with frosting or powdered sugar.
Flavorful Rice
Too many people simple dump rice in water and rely on something else to bring the flavor. Follow this recipe to make rice so good you can eat it on it's own (but you don't have too!). Any time you're using water it's a lost opportunity to get some flavor in. This recipe assumes you are using a pot on the stove, but a pressure cooker works great too. Dry ingredients are fine as we take advantage of the simmering rice requires to infuse the water with spices, which the rice incorporates.
Creole Style Shrimp
A simple but flavorful take on Creole Shrimp. This dish is best over rice or small noodles. To improve it more use the flavorful rice recipe https://www.sagerecipes.cc/recipes/flavorful-rice.
Balsamic Tuna Sandwich
You can eat it right away for a decent sandwich, but the secret is marinating for at least one night. The quality of balsamic and olive oil are important in this uncooked sandwich.
Creamy Chicken
This recipe quickly became a favorite of mine. Fast enough to do on a weeknight. Flavorful enough for special events it's only drawback is it doesn't quite have the most beautiful look. I will skip coating the chicken in flour on weeknights or in a hurry.
Creamy Spinach
This creamy side dish combines spinach and onions in a creamy sauce for a decadent yet nutritious side. This version uses only one pot and cuts unnecessary steps to help with those weeknights when you want something really great that doesn't take so long.
Fresh Basil Pesto
This recipe is fast and easy. No baking required to have pesto with full flavor. This recipe is also very flexible. A bit more or less of the cheese, basil, nuts or lemon juice won't ruin the recipe, you may find you like it more. I do recommend you keep the ingredients higher quality. Fresh basil is a must and you'll notice the difference between good or bad olive oil.
Unbaked Chocolate Cookies
This is a classic around the holidays. Fast, easy, and a bit healthier than most we make it for many Holidays. Overtime we've tweaked the recipe. Peanut butter is a great addition, but not necessary. Kids love them, they don't need to know they're getting healthy oats in their cookies.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Tasty peanut butter cookies.
Flat Bread
Easy and fast flat bread.
Dill Sour Cream Dip
This dip works great with chips or vegetables. perfect eating healthy with carrots, broccoli and green beans.
Mrs. Orrs Chocolate Cake
This flavorful cake is chunkier than a standard cake while still maintaining a fluffy fullness that puts it firmly in the cake category. We love it with chocolate frosting to double down on what makes it great.
Gingersnaps
These tasty, soft gingerbread like cookies are a family favorite.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
This rich desert is one of the best examples of the combination of Chocolate and Peanut Butter. It's rich, filling, and magical.
Harring Kaka
This was a strange recipe we found while going through an old collection. It seems to be similar to Swedish Tunnbröd or Norwegian Flatbrød.
Moms Swedish Meatballs
When my ancestors came to Minnesota they had to struggle to survive. This recipe shows the adjustments to make a good home cooked meal with limited supplies and with a house to maintain. Enjoy this quick to prepare flavorful Minnesota version of Swedish Meatballs.
Italian Meatballs
Although Minnesota isn't the first place you think of when you think Italian, we have our own beloved version. Simple to make, great with a red sauce, or on their own.
Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette is a timeless classic for good reason. It balances the sharp, tangy balsamic with the smoother, mellow olive oil. Perfect salads, caprese or any other. Mix it with tomatoes, feta, strawberries, or any green. It's simple to make, just don't use cheap ingredients. You'll have a major challenge to find a time I don't have some in my refrigerator.
Minnesota Lefsa (Lefse)
Here is an old recipe that's been passed down for Lefsa. Careful with the image of the recipe, some important information is left out!
Swedish Gingerbread Cookies (Pepparkakor)
Pepparkakor are traditional Swedish gingerbread cookies, often associated with the Christmas season. They are thin, crisp, and typically cut into various shapes such as hearts, stars, or pigs. This recipe is a family recipe from my neighbor. The dough is flavored with spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and sometimes cardamom, giving them a warm, aromatic taste. Pepparkakor are usually decorated with white icing or sugar glaze, adding a sweet contrast to their spicy flavor. The recipe makes a large batch so consider slimming it down if you don't need as much.