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Carbonara with Peas

Carbonara with Peas

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Carbonara with Peas is a creamy pasta dish made with thick pieces of bacon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg and Barilla® Collezione Bucatini for a simple, yet elevated, weeknight meal.

Carbonara with Peas is a gourmet meal that isn’t too complex and requires just a few ingredients making it the perfect dish for busy nights or for a cook that is just dipping their toes into creating more artisanal foods at home.  For myself, creating artisanal meals starts with family tradition. The best traditional meals are the ones that supply comfort in every bite and have the power to bring families together around the dinner table. A carbonara is THAT meal for my family.

Barilla® is my go-to pasta to create all kinds of delicious meals for my family from spaghetti and meatballs to tuna casserole. When I want to create a more gourmet pasta dish, I reach for Barilla® Collezione. Barilla® Collezione is made with non-GMO ingredients and crafted using traditional Italian bronze plates for a homemade texture. The bronze cut taste and texture perfectly holds sauce and you can really taste the Collezione difference.

You can find Barilla® Collezione pasta shapes at your local grocer. I found mine on the pasta aisle at Kroger on my weekly shopping trip while picking up my other Carbonara with Peas ingredients.

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  • Orecchiette
  • Bucatini
  • Penne
  • Spaghetti
  • Casarecce
  • Rigatoni

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Carbonara with Peas

Bring on the pasta! Carbonara with Peas is perfect when you want to put a great meal on the table quickly. Not many gourmet dishes have a 7 minute cook time and limited prep work needed like this carbonara. The rich, silky texture of this pasta dish with the garlicky peas and hint of bacon all over is going to put this recipe in your dinner line-up over and over again.

I feel that some people are intimidated by the egg in carbonara but don’t be. The trick to carbonara is to finish cooking the pasta and pan of bacon with peas at the exact same time so you can quickly drain the pasta and add all ingredients together while everything is hot. The hot ingredients is what cooks that raw egg well enough to consume. Make sure the eggs are pasteurized and fresh. After the first bite, your taste buds and tummy will be thanking you for making this dish!

Carbonara with Peas

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Carbonara with Peas is a creamy dish made with thick bacon pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg and Barilla® Collezione Bucatini for a simple, yet elevated, weeknight meal. 

  • 12 ounce box Barilla® Collezione Bucatini
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1/2 pound thick cut bacon (pancetta can be used)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 eggs, reccomend pasteurized
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded plus more for serving
  • cracked pepper
  • salt
  1. Chop bacon into 1 inch slices.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 4 eggs and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese together.
  3. Finely mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta.
  5. Boil pasta for 7 minutes.
  6. Timing is important with Carbonara so right when you put the pasta in to cook, add the bacon into a large preheated saute pan on the stove top. Cook the bacon for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the peas to the bacon for 1 minute.
  8. Push the bacon and peas to the side while you add the garlic. Let the garlic cook until it is aromatic (about 1 minute). Mix the garlic with the peas and bacon.
  9. Immediately drain the pasta as it finishes it 7 minute cook time reserving half a cup of the pasta water for later. Place the drained pasta into the bacon pan and stir ingredients together for 1 minute.
  10. Remove the pan from heat and add the egg mixture. Stir well and quickly. Add in the reserved pasta water as needed until you get a creamy consistency.
  11. Serve with some fresh ground pepper and parmesan cheese on top.

Have you ever made a carbonara at home? Let me know in the comments below and tell me how you elevate everyday dishes using Barilla® Collezione!

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** This recipe may contain raw egg. I recommend pasteurized eggs to reduce risk of food-born illness. 

 

 

Pan Seared Salmon

Pan Seared Salmon

Pan Seared Salmon is my go-to for throwing together a quick weeknight meal that is both healthy and delicious. Pair with some rice and oven Roasted Green Beans for a full family meal that is on the table in 20 minutes.

Salmon is one of those foods that just makes you feel good eating. With all the health benefits associated with salmon, it’s no wonder why.

Reasons you should put salmon in your healthy diet:

  • Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have a wide range of health benefits from managing heart disease and lowering blood pressure just to start.
  • Salmon is rich in protein.
  • High in the B vitamins which play a role in your body from head to toe.
  • Good source of potassium.
  • Contains the antioxidant, Astaxanthin, which benefits the heart, brain and skin.

Pan Seared Salmon

Today, I am just sharing how I pan sear salmon with some olive oil, salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon. You can take this basic recipe and create all kinds of different flavors from it. Make a creamy sauce, add herbs or honey or brown sugar. There are so many possibilities. Let me know what your favorite flavor combinations are in the comments below.

Also check out Lemon Garlic Salmon for a recipe to bake in the oven.

Pan Seared Salmon

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Pan Seared Salmon is my go-to for throwing together a quick weeknight meal that is both healthy and delicious. Pair with some rice and oven Roasted Green Beans for a full family meal that is on the table in 20 minutes. 

Yields: 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound salmon, wild caught or farm raised (my favorite is wild caught sockeye)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cracker pepper
  • 1/2 lemon
  1. Preheat a large non -stick pan on the stove top on a medium heat.
  2. Cut your salmon into 4 even portions. Leave skin on.
  3. Salt and pepper each side.
  4. Once the pan is hot, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil in pan followed by your salmon placing it skin side up. Cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook another 4 minutes.
  6. Squeeze a lemon wedge over each portion.
  7. Serve. The skin will still be on the salmon, you can easily remove it before serving or serve with skin on.
  • Preparation time: 2 minutes
  • Cook time: 7 minutes

Asian Meatballs

Asian Meatballs

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Asian Meatballs are a fun switch up from a classic meatball with loads of flavor from ginger, herbs and sweet chili sauce. Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds for a delicious dinner the whole family is going to enjoy.

We love making meatballs around here- maybe I love them because it is one of the few things my husband will voluntarily cook for everyone. A day off cooking is nice from time to time but seriously, these meatballs are delicious. These Asian Meatballs have a base of a basic meatball with the breadcrumbs and egg but the flavor really pulls through with the extras like fresh herb and sweet chili sauce actually mixed in.

Asian Meatballs

Tips for fantastic Asian Meatballs: 

  • Let the ground beef sit out for 30 minutes before forming meatballs.
  • Use gloves to really get in there and mash all the ingredients together.
  • A meatball press/baller does wonders to rolling the meatballs.
  • Use fresh ingredients- fresh ginger root, green onion, parsley.
  • Brown the meatballs before baking.

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Asian Meatballs are a fun switch up from a classic meatball with loads of flavor from ginger, herbs and sweet chili sauce. Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds for a delicious dinner the whole family is going to enjoy. 

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces sweet chili sauce, divided (I like to Mae Ploy brand)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sesame seeds
  1. Let the ground beef sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes before making meatballs.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, chopped parsley, chopped green onion, minced ginger, salt and 1/4 cup of the sweet chili sauce. Put gloves on and mix the ingredients together well.
  3. Form the meatballs. I recommend a meatball press/baller to get them equally formed.
  4. Heat up a pan on a medium-high heat on stove top and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil, followed by the meatballs.
  6. Let all 4 sides of the meatball brown and then place into a foil covered baking sheet or casserole dish.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Flip meatballs and pour the remainder of sweet chili sauce on top. Bake another 10 minutes.
  9. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious.

This recipe comes from mom and has a funny back story as it is the first meal she made for my dad when they were teenagers many, many years ago. I’m just going to let you all know now – this isn’t really “first date” food. My dad was terrified to eat this – we can be honest that it doesn’t look like a fancy, beautiful meal but it does taste delicious. I promise. Over 30 years later, my mom still makes this casserole so it is a keeper.

Moms Tater 4-Ingredient Tot Casserole

Let’s get to cooking. This casserole is so easy to make. I like to start with a ground beef with 15 % fat content. I have tried leaner ground beef but it has a tendency to get too dry while cooking and any meat with higher fat content, soaks everything so I like that 15% for this particular dish. Just press the meat into the bottom of a medium sized casserole dish, sprinkle some pepper and cover with a layer of frozen tater tots.

Next, mix up the condensed soups and pour over top of tater tots and sprinkle a little more pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes and uncover to finish off cooking. Dinner time doesn’t get much easier than that!

Moms 4 Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

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Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious. 

  • 1.5-2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 pound tater tots, frozen
  • 1 can cream of mushroom condensed soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
  • pepper
  • parsley garnish (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a medium casserole dish (I use 33 x 25), press the ground beef into bottom.
  3. Pepper the top.
  4. Wash hands well after handling meat or use gloves.
  5. Line a layer of tater tots over top.
  6. In a small bowl, stir the cream of chicken and cream of mushroom together and pour over top of tater tots.
  7. Pepper the top.
  8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes.
  10. Serve.

Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole is a classic family dinner that is affordable, crazy simple and absolutely dish made with tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom, corn and green beans topped with breadcrumbs for some extra crunch.

School starts back up in less than 2 weeks and I am gathering up my arsenal of simple recipes for the fall. I love this Tuna Casserole as a go-to for many different reasons but it is a great dinner that feeds a lot of people for very little money and it just tastes good and comforting. Plus, the kids love this meal!

Tuna Casserole

Pasta, pasta, pasta! You can go never go wrong with pasta. I like to use green beans and corn int his dish but you can easily swap those out for whatever vegetables your kids eat (if they happen to be picky like most). Peas taste great or even mushrooms.

Here is the cost breakdown: 

  • Can of corn- $0.79
  • Can of green beans- $0.79
  • 2 can of condensed soup- $1.78
  • Can of tuna- $3.89
  • Egg noodles- $1.69
  • Milk, butter and bread crumbs cost hardly anything at about $0.30

Tuna Casserole Total

$9.33 which equals $1.16 per serving

We always make a big batch for our family of 4 and enjoy leftovers the next day!

Tuna Casserole

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Tuna Casserole is a classic family dinner that is affordable, crazy simple and absolutely dish made with tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom, corn and green beans topped with breadcrumbs for some extra crunch. 

Yields: 8 servinsg

  • 2 10 ounce cans cream of mushroom
  • 9 ounce can tuna, drained
  • 1 pound egg noodles
  • 15 ounce can corn, drained
  • 15 ounce can french-style green beans, drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Boil a large pot of water on stove top and cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  3. While the noodles cook, combine the cream of mushroom, tuna, corn, green beans, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix ingredients well and combine the drained pasta once finished cooking.
  4. Place into a 3qt casserole dish.
  5. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Melt the butter and mix in breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Place the breadcrumb mixture on top of casserole.
  7. Cook another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes

What are some of your favorite affordable go-to dishes that your kids also love? Let me know in the comments below.

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches are made with deli roast beef, a tangy horseradish sauce, soft onion poppyseed hamburger buns and a dollop of Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce for a quick family dinner fit for any night of the week.

Summer vacation has officially started and those warm weather activities are consuming our lives. From the pool to the zoo to festivals and vacations – we are one busy family this time of year! These Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches are perfect for all those crazy days when spending an hour over a hot stove just isn’t part of the game plan. Plus, these sandwiches are made with only 4 ingredients to make dinner easy-peasy, nacho cheesy!

My local Walmart is the go-to for stocking up on my favorite Ricos Cheese Sauces to save time and money. Try the Ricos Condensed Cheddar Cheese Sauce with 50% more product when mixed correctly! From nachos or cheesy bean dips to family dinners, Ricos has a cheese sauce for everything! All Ricos Cheese Sauces are trans fat free with no hydrogenated oils and super easy with heat and serve instructions perfect for hosting parties, barbeques and holidays.

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More great family recipes made with Ricos Cheese Sauces:

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Just four ingredients and less than 20 minutes needed to heat up these Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches!  Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees and pack the roast beef deli slices inside some foil. The meat will heat up quickest if you use two foil packs and separate the roast beef. Place the foil packs of deli meat in the oven for 15 minutes.

As the roast beef is waring up in the oven, heat your Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce on the stovetop in a saucepan on a low-medium heat for 10 minutes stirring often.

Time to assemble. Spread about a teaspoon of horseradish sauce on the bottom bun of each sandwich. Horseradish goes a long way to just a little is all you need for a lot of extra flavor! One of my children doesn’t like horseradish sauce so you can even opt out of the sauce and still make a delicious sandwich.

Place about four slices of the warmed up roast beef on top.

Now, time for the good stuff! Place a couple tablespoons of Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce on top of the roast beef layers and place the top of the bun in place. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Don’t have time for the oven and stovetop or maybe you just don’t want to heat up your home even more on a hot summer day? I don’t blame you! You can just heat up the Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce in the microwave for 2 minutes in a microwavable safe container with lid, stirring halfway through cook time. Then,  heat the deli meat in the microwave. To heat deli meat in the microwave, spread the meat out on a plate with a paper towel over top and cook for 1 minute. Check after one minute, you may need to flip the meat and microwave another 30 seconds to thoroughly heat. Dinner does not get any easier than this!

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

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Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches are made with deli roast beef, a tangy horseradish sauce, soft onion poppy seed hamburger buns and a dollop of Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce for a quick family dinner fit for any night of the week. Find microwavable directions within post above!

  • 6 teaspoons horseradish sauce
  • 6 onion poppy seed hamburger buns (any hamburger buns can be substituted)
  • 1 - 1.5 pounds roast beef deli slices
  • 15 ounce can Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Wrap the roast beef deli slices in foil. Using two foil packs will heat the meat up quickest.
  3. Place the deli meat in oven for 15 minutes.
  4. As the deli meat warms up in the oven, place the Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce in a saucepan on a low-medium heat on the stovetop. Stir frequently for 10 minutes.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches. Place a teaspoon of horseradish on each bottom hamburger bun, followed by four slices roast beef deli meat, then a dollop of the Ricos Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
  6. Complete with the top of the hamburger bun and serve.

What are your favorite recipes for Ricos Cheese Sauces? Let me know in the comments below!


 

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and nestled in a soft bun.

A few weeks back, I made a really delicious family recipe for Cheesy Taco Pasta and the nacho cheese love isn’t stopping there. The baseball season officially begins March 29th and I am feeling the inspiration! I couldn’t think of a food more baseball than a hot dog but of course, we had to put a little twist on it with these Mexican Hot Dogs.

I feel as though the beginning of baseball season is the true sign that spring is here and after this incredibly long winter, I am more than ready for it. Nothing sounds better at the moment than some grilled food, a cold beverage and just sitting back to watch a bit of baseball. Bring it on!

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Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese are a great baseball game day food because they are simple, really tasty and don’t really need to abide by a strict recipe. You just need to visit your local Walmart to grab some soft buns, your favorite bratwurst or beef franks, a fresh Pico de Gallo, avocado and the Ricos Nacho cheddar cheese sauce to make this hot dog complete. A few minutes of prep to heat up the Ricos Cheese Sauce, dice some produce and grill up those hot dogs and you are all set to watch the game.

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

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Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and soft bun.

Yields: 6 servings

  • 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 6 Bratwurst (any type of sausage/beef frank your family loves will work)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1 avocado
  1. Prep the Pico de Gallo.
  2. Dice the avocado.
  3. Let your grill heat up and toss the Bratwurst on. Cook on a medium heat according to package directions which is typically 10-12 minutes or 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the hot dogs are grilling, heat your Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce on the stovetop on a medium heat for 10 minutes stirring often.
  5. Assemble your hot dogs with a layer of Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, a spoonful of Pico de Gallo and a few avocado slices.
  • Preparation time: 7 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes

Ricos Cheese varities can be found at a store near you! Ricos is trans Fat FREE and made with no hydrogenated oils. Plus, preparation is a cinch with heat and serve instructions. Ricos offer the perfect line of cheese sauces for entertaining, game day, barbeques, birthdays and even concession stands to save time and money. Look for the Ricos  Condensed Cheddar Cheese has 50% more product when mixed correctly for feeding a crowd.

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32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

Stir-fry is a great weeknight go-to for family dinner with endless possibilities! Shrimp, salmon, steak, chicken, tofu, vegetable, pork…. whatever you are in the mood for, there is an amazing stir-fry recipe to hit the spot. I am bringing you 32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes from around the web today starting with chicken stir-fry ideas!

Shrimp Stir-fry

Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry from Dinner at the Zoo. “This chicken teriyaki tastes like it came from a restaurant but is so easy to make at home. It’s healthy, quick and kid friendly!”

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce from Carmy.

Chicken with Easy Stir-fry Sauce from You Brew My Tea.

General Tso’s Chicken and Broccoli from Dude That Cookz.

Spicy Chicken Stir-fry Recipes with Onions and Peppers from Melanie Cooks. 

Asian Chicken Thighs with Vegetables from My Life Cookbook.

Beef

Best and Easiest Mongolian Beef from Savory Tooth.  “Mongolian beef is a fast and easy 15-minute stir-fry recipe with tender beef slices and a bold sticky sauce with a hint of spiciness.”

Mongolian Beef

Lomo Saltado Peruvian Stir-fry from My Gluten-Free Miami.

Marinated Beef Stir-fry with Rainbow Vegetables from Slow the Cook Down.

Zucchini Stir-fry with Beef and Pesto from Wholesome Yum.

Spicy Beef with Longevity Noodles from Healthy World Cuisine.

Gluten-free Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry from here at Simply Made Recipes.

Pork

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry from One Clever Chef. “This recipe was created with a roast pork tenderloin leftover, some green onions, and common vegetables. It is very adaptable as you can swap the meat or veggies with whatever is left in the fridge.”

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry

Glass Noodles Pork Stir-fry from Berry & Maple.

Easy Pork Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry from Healthy World Cuisine.

Easy Garlic Pork Stir-fry from The Salty Marshmallow.

Quick and Easy Caramelized Pork Stir-fry from The Cook Report.

Seafood

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry from Berry & Maple. “Tender tilapia, cooked with your favorite vegetables over rice noodles- easy and delicious weekday dinner meal!”

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry

Ramen Noodle Stir-fry with shrimp from Pinch and Swirl.

Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-fry from Strength and Sunshine. 

Healthy Shrimp Stir-fry Recipe with Snow Peas from Curry Trail. 

Coconut Curry Shrimp Stir-fry Bake from Messy Cutting Board.

Albacore Tuna Stir-fry from Big Bear’s Wife.

Delicious Paleo Shrimp and Veggies from DIY Candy. This recipe is our featured photograph at the top of the page!

Vegetarian

Delicious and Nutritious Stir-fry Veggies from Watch What You Eat. “This stir-fry veggies get ready in no time. Serve as a side to pasta or rice dishes for a complete wholesome meal.”

Stir-fry veggies

Vegetarian Tofu Stir-fry from Mama Likes to Cook.

Vegetarian Red Curry Stir-fry from Happy Kitchen Rocks.

Peanut Tofu Stir-fry from Rhian’s Recipe.

Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry with Basmati Eice from My Gorgeous Recipes.

Vegetable Noodle Stir-fry from Diabetes Strong. 

Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Bowls from Salt and Lavender.

The Easiest Vegan Pad Thai from The Petite Cook.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry {gluten-free/keto-friendly}

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a gluten-free and keto-friendly dinner made with sirloin steak, loads of fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger and sautéed in Armour Premium All-Natural Lard.

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is quick and simple to make. You can have this meal on the table in less than 30 minutes and that includes the marinade time! Stir-fry is one of my favorite meals to make for the family because it never gets complaints from the children and fills everyone up. Normally with stir-fry, the steak would be dunked into cornstarch and flour before it gets sautéed but we are doing things a little different today to keep it gluten-free and keto-friendly. Forget the cornstarch step! We will be using almond flour in later steps to thicken up our sauce.

Begin by cutting your sirloin into 1/4 inch thick slices and prepare the marinade. Thin slices that follow the grain of the meat are ideal for a stir-fry.

Your marinade consists of low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic and lot’s of grated ginger. Whisk the ingredients together and add in the sliced steak. Make sure to mix everything together well so the marinade covers all the steak and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak in those flavors.

While the steak is marinating, chop your broccoli. I buy two bunches and chop about six cups worth- that seems like a lot but it is going to be just the right amount. Broccoli is one of the best foods you can put in your body supplying you with vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, fiber folate and so much more.

Also, begin your side dish. Rice is gluten-free and filling so that is always a great option for stir-fry. If you are really watching those carbs on the keto diet, make some cauliflower rice.

Prepare your sauce. Combine almond flour, a bit of soy sauce and beef broth. Stir and set to the side. Almond flour is a good option for this stir-fry because it is gluten-free, easily accessible and high in protein. Plus, the almond flour is going to help thicken up our dish.

Get your pan warmed up on a high heat. Drop in a tablespoon of Armour Premium All-Natural Lard and drop in each slice of steak. Careful to watch out for any splatter in this step because it is HOT. Let the steak cook for 1 minute, 30 seconds each side and then put on a plate for a moment while the broccoli cooks.

Don’t worry about wiping the pan clean before placing back on the heat. Add in another .5 tablespoon Armour Premium All-Natural Lard. Drop your broccoli in and flip often. Add in some beef broth and turn the heat down slightly. Let the broccoli cook 3-4 minutes. I don’t recommend cooking your broccoli more than 5 minutes because it will reduce the nutrients it provides.

Once the broccoli has cooked 3-4 minutes, add the steak back in followed by your almond flour and beef broth mixture. Give a quick stir and serve immediately.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a gluten-free and keto-friendly dinner made with sirloin steak, loads of fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger and sautéed in Armour Premium All-Natural Lard.

  • 1-1.5 pounds sirloin ( my steak was 1.3 pounds)
  • 2 bunches broccoli (6 cups chopped)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Armour Premium All-Natural Lard
  • 1/4 cup beef broth, gluten-free
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth, gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce, gluten-free, low sodium
  • Marinade
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, gluten-free, low-sodium
  • pepper
  1. Chop the steak into 1/4 inch slices or slightly thinner.
  2. Mix your marinade ingredients: mince 2 garlic cloves, grate 1 tablespoon ginger root, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and a dash of pepper.
  3. Place your steak slices into marinade and thoroughly mix. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. While the steak is marinating, chop your broccoli.
  5. Heat up your pan on a high heat.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup beef broth with 2 tablespoons almond flour and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Set to the side.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of Armour All Premium All-Natural Lard to pan. Drop your steak slices into pan and cook 3 minutes flipping halfway through. Place the steak on a plate to the side.
  8. Return the pan to the heat and add another 1/2 tablespoon of Armour Premium All-Natural Lard, followed by your broccoli. Flip broccoli often and add 1/4 cup beef broth after a minute of cooking. Continue cooking and flipping for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Return the steak to the pan, followed by the flour mixture and stir.
  10. Remove from heat and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

How do you use Armour Premium All-Natural Lard as part of your healthy diet plan?

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease 

Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick weeknight meal for the family made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, spiral pasta, ground beef, taco seasoning and topped with olives, avocado, tortilla strips, serrano pepper and fresh tomato.

I love meals that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. As a busy mom raising two young children, I just need recipes that are really quick with simple ingredients and easy instructions. This recipe was just something I threw together on a whim and it just works.

You are going to want to add this recipe to the dinner lineup this week because it has become one of our go-to dinners and I think your family will enjoy it as well!

Ricos Cheese Sauce is an important ingredient in this Cheesy Taco Pasta because let’s face it- cheese is life!

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Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is an absolutely delicious switch up from your regular taco night. Start by boiling a pot of water for your pasta and cook according to package directions. As the pasta is cooking, brown some ground beef in a separate pan with some taco seasoning and add in some drained petite tomatoes.

We are seriously almost done with this dish- I told you it was easy!

Place the cooked meat on a plate to the side for a moment.

Put the pan back onto the stovetop and warm up the Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce with a bit of milk stirring often.

Time to toss the meat back in with the cheese and add the drained pasta. Stir ingredients together and add all the toppings!

As dinner cooks, prep the toppings. We used tortilla chips, black olives, sliced serrano pepper, fresh diced tomato, chopped cilantro and an avocado. Dinner is on the table!

Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick weeknight meal for the family made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, spiral pasta, ground beef, taco seasoning and topped with olives, avocado, tortilla strips, serrano pepper and fresh tomato.

  • Cheesy Taco Pasta
  • 1 pound box rotini pasta
  • 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • .5 cup milk
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Toppings-pick your favorites
  • 3.8 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4.5 ounce bag tortilla strips
  • cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano, sliced
  • other optional topping ideas include: shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, sliced jalapeno, diced onion, and black beans.
  1. Cook pasta according to box directions in a medium pot and drain.
  2. As the pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large saute pan on a medium-high heat. Add the taco seasoning and finish cooking ground beef according to packaged seasoning directions. Add in the drained canned tomatoes and stir until begins to simmer. Move the meat to a plate.
  3. Return saute pan to stove, turn down the heat slightly, and add your Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce and half cup of milk. Stir frequently to avoid cheese burning or sticking until sauce is creamy.
  4. Remove from heat. Add the meat back into pan and add the cooked pasta. Stir all ingredients together.
  5. Add your favorite taco toppings. We used a diced avocado, tortilla strips, black olives, serrano pepper, a fresh diced tomato and some freshly chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve.

Ricos Cheese Sauces have a full line of cheese sauce that make entertaining or family dinner quick and easy! Besides this Cheesy Taco Pasta, here is how my family loves their Ricos:

  • Chili cheese dogs with Ricos Premium Cheddar for game day.
  • Bean dip with warm refried beans on the bottom and topped with Ricos Queso Blanco.
  • Feed a crowd with Ricos Condensed Cheddar Cheese which has 50% more product once mixed correctly for a nacho bar that is perfect for parties or concession stands.

What are your personal favorite recipes or ideas for using Ricos Cheese Sauces? Let me know in the comments below!