Sweet Stir-fry (Original)

I am not a big veggie eater, but I decided to start eating a little bit healthier. My husband wanted me to buy a bunch of fruits and vegetables for him in order for him to be on a diet. I picked up some mushrooms and peppers along with some other things from the store. Now let me tell you, I have never, ever liked mushrooms or peppers!!

Last night I decided to do a little experiment to see if I could make mushrooms and peppers taste good. The end result---I'm in love with them now. I think you could even get your KIDS to eat this...Seriously! It's so sweet and it could be used for tons of things. You could eat it as a side veggie, or you could top chicken with it, etc. Just try it even if you do not like these ingredients. You will not regret it.

Please double or triple this recipe if you want. I just through a few things together to see if I would like it...and this is the result

Sweet Stir-fry


1-2 T. Olive Oil
1 small onion
1 Pepper ( I chose red)
4 mushrooms, washed & sliced
1/2-1 tsp. Good Seasons Italian Dressing Packet (I don't know exactly how much of this I sprinkled on, but 1 tsp. is a good estimate for how much I made)

Heat olive oil in pan on medium heat and then throw in your chopped onions. Let onions caramelize over the medium heat (mine got a little burnt, but it still tasted great). After your onions caramelize, add your pepper and mushrooms and top with your Good Seasons Italian and stir. Let all the veggies caramelize together and soften over the heat for about 5+ minutes. Serve as a side, top it on rice or chicken. Be creative! Let me know what you think!

This only made about 2 side servings or so. I would double or triple this recipe for a meal.

Please feel free to give me feedback! ;)

Honey Grilled Pork Chops

I don't know about you, but I love to grill. Yes, I taught myself how to grill because I like to have dinner on the table for when my husband gets home from work. (I know, I know..."best wife ever" as my husband would say)

Anyway, I received this amazing recipe at my bridal shower for Honey Grilled Pork chops. Let me just say, they are to die for. I have also tried this recipe with chicken on my George Forman, but it is no comparison to the Pork chops....on the grill!

Honey Grilled Pork Chops


The marinade:
1-2 lbs Porkchops
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 clove garlic (1/2 tsp of fresh garlic that you buy in a jar)

Combine above and pour over pork chops and marinade for 3 hours or more.


The sauce:
2 T. brown sugar
3 T. honey
2 tsp. oil

Cook above over low heat until dissolved.

Place pork chops on grill and let cook on one side. Once flipped, brush the honey mixture on the pork chops. Brush mixture again once fully cooked. Enjoy!



I had 4 huge pork chops so I doubled this recipe. This is oh so delicious. The honey mixture caramelizes onto the pork chops!!!! I served my pork chop with rolls & corn ;)

Ham & Cheese Casserole

I think everyone has those nights where you just don't know what to make for dinner and you also don't want to mess up the whole kitchen. I have those nights quite a bit. I love easy recipes that don't require a lot of clean up (because I hate doing dishes).

Here is one of those easy recipe's to fix when you don't feel like messing up the kitchen!!


Ham & Cheese Casserole

3 cups of macaroni noodles
2 cups ham, cooked and cubed
2 cups cheese, grated (I use sharp cheddar and a little bit of motz)
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 soup can of water
1 c. slided mushrooms, fresh or canned (optional** I do not use mushrooms when I make it)

Cook noodles as directed on package; drain well. Combine ham, cheese, and mushrooms*. Alternate layers of noodles, ham, mushrooms*, and cheese in greased 9x13 dish. Dilute soup with water; pour over layers in casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes. EASY CHEESY!