This simple yet filling dish is a perfect work from home meal. Ready in about a half hour with just a few breaks to add ingredients. My friend Erica told me about this recipe with the noodles cooking in the Instant Pot. I was a bit incredulous that everything would cook in one pot, so […]
Dinner
Chana Vindaloo
I ordered a spice blend called “Vindaloo” from Pensey’s, but they did not have any recipes to go with it! So I improvised. Halfway through Greek Orthodox Lent, I decided to make chickpeas with the spice in a sauce similar to a dish from my favorite Indian restaurant. If you like reading my recipes, subscribe […]
Coconut Rice
This is a simple side dish that goes well with my Chana Vindaloo dish. See recipe at http://cookingupjustice.com/chana-vindaloo. If you enjoy my recipes, please subscribe for notifications.
Spiced Sea Bass with Bell Pepper Tapenade
Sea bass is a white, flaky fish. The recipe is a satisfying meal when you are short on time. The spices pair well with the so-simple-to-make olive and bell pepper tapenade. A healthy and tasty dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. Please sign up to receive notification of my next recipe.
Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, so I made a loaf of Irish Soda Bread for the festivities. This is a quick bread – no yeast involved. There are tons of variations and different recipes. I made mine sweet and cake-like. Some traditionalists might object, but it tastes good! Please sign up below to receive […]
Two meals in one – Make Ahead Sloppy Joes and Lasagna
When I have multiple nights of late night meetings, I like to make meals ahead so it is just a simple reheating process. But then spending all day Sunday cooking is time-consuming. So why not make two meals at the same time? These two simple recipes take some short-cuts, like store-bought sloppy joe mix, but […]
Peanut Butter Cocoa Bread
Chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combination. Add some bananas and oats, and you have a great high-fiber breakfast on the go. Or enjoy as dessert! If you like my recipes, subscribe to my blog below.
Steak Pizzaiola
Despite the name, this is NOT a form of pizza! Braising meat in a tomato sauce tenderizes the meat and makes it delicious. This is a great budget-friendly family meal to serve over pasta. You can make with individual steaks, but I used a London broil because it is the perfect size for my family […]
Pot Roast
Wine is the key ingredient to transforming pot roast to give it an amazing yum factor. This is a great work-from-home meal that you can let roast away in the oven while you go about your business. Please sign up to receive notice of my next posting.
Air-fried General Tso’s Chicken
You don’t need to deep fry or call for take-out to enjoy General Tso’s Chicken. The sauce comes together in under 10 minutes. Sweet and spicy, it’s the perfect weeknight meal. If you would like to be notified of my recipes, provide your email address below.