Warm, comforting, filling and flavorful? Yum. Exactly what this pot pie delivers. And, aside from the crust – fairly healthy – no butter, heavy cream or extra fat. Win win. This is perfect to assemble from leftovers (just skip the searing step) or make from scratch. Either way works and creates a delicious dinner that…
Category: Leftovers
Classic Deli Hoagie
Ever wanted a really great sandwich but didn’t want to A. leave the house or B. spend $13 on some slices of bread with a few measly cold cuts and limp lettuce? And probably not even get some chips? This ticks all the boxes of a great deli sub without the price, waiting in line…
Steak Salad
This is a super easy and delicious salad to make for a filling lunch or casual dinner. We had some leftover steaks from the other night, and figured we’d try to add a little pizzazz to our plain ol’ Caesar-ish salad. I say -ish because we didn’t have a traditional Caesar dressing but we did…
French Bread Pizza
This is seriously one of the easiest and fastest “hot lunch” recipes you can make to feed hungry bellies. With a loaf of bread and some pantry staples you can have lunch – or a snack – on the table in under 15 minutes. My oldest sous chef came home the other day and needed…
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Caramelized onions, apples and cheddar cheese unite to create a delicious and homey filling for a lean, and tender cut of pork. This is one of those recipes that looks like it takes a seasoned kitchen chef, but is really super simple and easy. The hardest part is tying the string! Recipe Start by carmelizing…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Got a random chicken lying around? No? Well, that’s ok. Cook this Spatchcock chicken recipe then come back and make soup with the leftovers! Otherwise you can use a rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken strips, or whatever other chicken you’ve got hanging out in the fridge begging to be used before it takes a turn for…
Ham and Cheese Stromboli
This Stromboli is super simple and delicious. Just a few pantry staples, pizza dough and voila. A tasty dinner that even the pickiest of eaters will devour. Perfect for movie night, game day, snuggling by the fire, or a flying out the door on the way to practice and need to eat in the car…
Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
Sometimes you want carbs, carbs, carbs but not all the calories and fat that goes with them. This recipe is perfect for those days. It’s loaded with noodles, cheese and creamy sauce, but it’s not going to set your arteries up for a stent procedure. The sausage adds a nice herby kick; while fresh tomatoes…
Cheeseburger Soup
You know those days when you really want to eat a burger and fries, but don’t want the calories? This soup is the perfect solution. It’s hearty, filling, has red meat and potatoes, but won’t clog up the precious vessels that keep the ol’ ticker ticking. It’s super pliable – meaning – use whatever veggies…
White Bean Soup with Roasted Broccoli, Cheddar and Caramelized Onions
When the weather is crummy and comfort food is desired, but you don’t necessarily want to gorge yourself on burgers and fries, this recipe is perfect. Its creamy, slightly heavy (but still light!), and delicious. There’s plenty of protein from the beans and cheese, with tons of flavor from the broccoli and garlic. The onions…
Faux Gourmand 