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Irish Stew

Well today was St. Patrick's Day and my son Chase and I made some Irish Stew in the Instant Pot. We didn;'t use lamb, we used beef stew...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Mediterranean Mahi Mahi

This Mediterranean twist on Mahi Mahi was just grand! We loved it! I do enjoy anything with a Mediterranean flare...I love me some...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 16, 20192 min read

Italian Sausage Portabello "Pizzas"

Big portabello mushrooms make perfect "crusts" for low-carb pizza! I tried these tonight for dinner and they were fantastic! They were...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 9, 20191 min read

Smoky Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

If you saw my recipe I posted last night, you know I made a lovely pineapple pepper chicken dish. It was so delicious! Well I had half of...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 7, 20192 min read

Pineapple Pepper Chicken

What a colorful, delicious dish full of flavors of pineapple and orange! These yummy bright flavors complement the chicken perfectly. I...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 6, 20192 min read

Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Tenderloin

I've said it before and I'll say it again....It's really hard to beat pork and apples! They just go together so well and this recipe...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 4, 20192 min read

Spinach and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Happy March Everyone! Spring is around the corner, although it is still wintry here...oh well, Spring will be here soon. Anyway, I want...

Lisa Jarvis

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Instant Pot Korean Beef Short Ribs

Get ready for a treat! Meaty beef short ribs, fork tender with a delicious sauce of soy, sesame and ginger! They are fall-off-the-bone...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 26, 20191 min read

Low-Carb Chicken Divan

This dish is creamy, cheesy and full of chicken, broccoli and mushrooms. It is also full of comfort! I used a rotisserie chicken so it...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 21, 20191 min read

Mediterranean Shrimp

Tonight I made this totally delicious Mediterranean shrimp dish and it was a hit with the whole family! The sauce is so light but zesty...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 19, 20192 min read

Mojo Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak

This flank steak was marinated in a Cuban Mojo sauce, which is a yummy garlicky and savory sauce made with orange and lime juice, garlic,...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 12, 20191 min read

Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

This is an Italian-American favorite, but I made my meatballs with turkey instead of beef or pork. They are lighter and healthier, but...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 8, 20192 min read

Chicken Tikka Masala

If you go to any Indian restaurant in the United States, you will probably see this dish on the menu...it is most likely one of the most...

Lisa Jarvis

Feb 5, 20192 min read

Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Skillet

Do you want to make a healthy, hearty and yummy supper in about 30 minutes? This is it! I simply layered sliced sweet potatoes, onions,...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 31, 20191 min read

Instant Pot Swiss Steak

Ok.. we're going old school today! This is something I grew up enjoying as a kid and now I can make it quickly in the Instant Pot! This...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 30, 20192 min read

Braised Chicken in Piperade Sauce

This delicious, beautiful dish is another that I learned to make at school in one of my culinary classes. This Piperade sauce is from the...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 29, 20192 min read

Instant Pot Hearty Beef and Cabbage Stew

Talk about a hit! This beef and cabbage stew was a delicious and hearty meal for a cold winter night! I made this in the Instant Pot and...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 24, 20191 min read

Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

I am making this yummy dish tonight and decided to repost this recipe. I posted this back in October, but in case you missed it....here...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 23, 20192 min read

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

I love this scrumptious way to serve salmon! I made an easy crumble of pistachios with a little panko crumbs and topped salmon that had...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 20, 20191 min read

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

I have recently started back for my final semester of culinary school and one of my classes is Meats, Seafood and Poultry. So the other...

Lisa Jarvis

Jan 18, 20192 min read