International Foods

Instapot Lasagna

Instapot Lasagna

Ingredients Cheese Mixture 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Ingredients Meat Layer 1 pound ground beef 6 cloves garlic, minced 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 package oven ready lasagna noodles 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Directions For the cheese mixture, combine ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. […]

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic minced 1 jalapeño diced and seeded 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 can diced tomatoes with chilis, such as rotel 14 1/2 ounce can black beans, rinsed & […]

InstaPot Chicken Burrito Bowls

InstaPot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup taco seasoning (to taste) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa 1 cup long-grain white […]

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced  2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips  2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Heat oil in hot skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, […]

Calzones

Calzones

Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105°F-110°F) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 egg, beaten Filling Ingredients 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella  […]

Garlic Focaccia Bread

Garlic Focaccia Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup warm water (105°F – 110°F) 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon honey 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided Directions In a cold […]

Baked Manicotti

Baked Manicotti

Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 (8-ounce package) manicotti 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 1 cup grated parmesan, divided 1 teaspoon dried parsley 2 […]

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

This recipe was a recipe found somewhere on the internet and adjusted to my family’s liking. I used Jameson Irish whiskey and Quaker 1-minute oats because I could not locate Irish oatmeal. The baking time can be adjusted to suit your taste on the texture […]

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients Chicken Marinade 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or dry sherry 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes Ingredients Sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, or substitute good-quality balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce […]

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring […]