Cabbage Steaks
If you think cabbage is plain, or boring, or bitter, think again. These cabbage steaks are sweet and crispy and savory. They are also easy to make.
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Rice Sides
Those rice side packages from the store are handy and they seem affordable, but rice sides are also very easy to make at home from scratch.
Egg Drop Soup
This is a tasty and easy side dish for anything Asian, or if you would just like a light meal.
Sue’s Sheet Pan Meals
Sue has made several of these; they are all delicious and very easy to make. I’ll provide a common recipe here, but you can change the protein, the vegetables, or the marinade for different flavor combinations.
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Famous to many in the military as S.O.S, this was one of my favorite meals growing up. The creamy sauce is a subtle yet rich counter-point to the salty beef. I’ll be sharing the recipe made with dried beef, but you can also use this …
Sausage & Cabbage Skillet
This is a another great combination of sausage and cabbage. I prefer sliced sausage for this recipe, and it’s very quick and easy to make.
Salmon Patties
It seems odd, but I never had these until I moved to Iowa. The local cafe’ would have them for a lunch special and I found they were really delicious. They are also very easy to make, don’t let the long ingredient list scare you …
Teriyaki Skewers
These skewers are easy to make and delicious to eat. They are a favorite of ours when we go camping. Serve them on a plate of rice for a complete meal.
Mandarin Chicken
This is the simpler version of this popular Asian dish, otherwise known as Orange Chicken. Sweet, salty and a little spicy, it is often a favorite with kids.