To me, Teriyaki sauce is one of those universal sauces that should be amazing all the time. Sweet, tangy, savory, and salty, this sauce makes a great goo to bring together a stir fry. But in my years of cooking stir-fried food, some of my teriyaki sauces have come out a bit … [Read more...] about Quick Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Meals
Perfect Seared Pork Chops
Seared Pork Chops are a go-to in the winter at our house. Easy enough to whip together and a hot skillet on cold evenings is a great way to get the chill out of the air. However, poorly cooked pork is pretty terrible, so this recipe is aimed at getting it right every time. Part … [Read more...] about Perfect Seared Pork Chops
Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
Mardi Gras at our house this year featured Shrimp Gumbo. That's it! No party, no family meal, no king cake. I find it really daunting to cook a multicourse meal for our family of four, so I would rather cook a single dish that is a bit more elaborate. As an Amazon … [Read more...] about Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
Black-eyed Peas & Barley Salad
Black-eyed peas are a new food for me since I usually buy our beans in a can. Don't judge, most beans are good enough out of the can, so making black-eyed peas from dried beans was a new experience. You can check out my recipe for black-eyed peas to see how it went for … [Read more...] about Black-eyed Peas & Barley Salad
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas are one of the few beans that I cant regularly get in a can for whatever reason. Since that's the case, I had to find a good way to cook these and didn't want to spend all day on it. Thanks to my friend Danielle Z. for providing her expertise in nailing down the … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas