Instant Pot Yaka Mein

25 Comments August 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have seen so many articles and posts about Yaka Mein, ever since Anthony Bourdain featured Miss Linda Green on his show, “No Reservations.” But Yaka Mein first came on my radar in this article from Go Nola. I knew I just had to taste Yaka Mein and I knew the only way that was going to happen is if I made it myself. So here is my Instant Pot Yaka Mein. (Stovetop directions included, too.)

New Orleans Instant Pot Yaka Mein – Stovetop directions, too.

Yaka Mein has a long history so I’m not going to go too much into that because it’s been covered extensively elsewhere, like in this article from The Deep South. I am going to tell you to make it if I can be so bossy! And make it soon. There’s no need to lose another day without having Yaka Mein in your belly!

Barbecue Chicken Chili

9 Comments July 19, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I know it’s summer, mid-July, but I just had to do Barbecue Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot with some of the Honey Barbecue Pulled Pork I made the other day. No Instant Pot? No worries. The stovetop instructions for Barbecue Chicken Chili are here, too.

Barbecue Chicken Chili

Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa

18 Comments July 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have a new favorite “Salsa”, Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa. This salsa is like everything good in the world all combined into one beautiful, corny, creamy, cheesy, spicy dip.

Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa

Classic Marinated Carrots

12 Comments June 24, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I wasn’t sure whether to call these Old Fashioned Marinated Carrots or Classic Marinated Carrots, but either way they’re delicious, especially in the Summer. They’re cool and refreshing. The Marinade is almost like a tangy Catalina (or “French” dressing, if you’re as old as I am) and they’re the perfect thing for a summer picnic or potluck.

Classic Marinated Carrots

Foil Pouch Potatoes Peppers Onions

14 Comments June 13, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m always looking for a simple, easy side dish when we’re grilling something and these Foil Pouch Potatoes Peppers Onions go with just about anything. Burgers, chicken, pork chops, steak.

Foil Pouch Potatoes Peppers Onions

Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

15 Comments May 29, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

So over the long weekend, temps way up in the 90’s (oh why is the weather so craaaazy this year?) I somehow got the idea that I wanted some of that Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad. You know the one I mean, all cool, creamy deliciousness with a few crunchy veggies and that tuna that somehow melds in and makes everything so rich.

Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

Classic Huevos Rancheros

16 Comments April 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If you follow me, by now you’ve probably noticed I have a passion for Mexican food. And maybe you do, too? So when I started thinking about Cinco de Mayo coming up and Mother’s day right after, I couldn’t help but think of the classic Huevos Rancheros. Make that Huevos Rancheros! With an explanation mark!

Classic Huevos Rancheros

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

6 Comments April 10, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m still working on a few leftovers from Easter, how about you? One thing I love to do is make soup with my ham. This year I made a Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham, so I knew that Cajun Ham & Rice Soup would bring those flavors home.

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

25 Comments March 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When was the last time you had Black-Eyed Peas? And how about the last time you had Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad? If you only think about Black-Eyed Peas on New Years (they’re lucky) or as the strange little bean in Cowboy Caviar, think again.

Black Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

Super easy and fast, shortcut these fajitas with already cooked chicken. Great for using leftovers.

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas

6 Comments March 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Do you guys want an easy, 20-minute Shortcut Chicken Fajitas recipe? One that starts with cooked chicken so you can have it on the table fast, fast, fast? A recipe that lets you use chicken cooked ahead for meal prep or any leftovers or a rotisserie chicken you have on hand?

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas & Cilantro Lime Rice

Spicy Steak Ramen Bowl with Blistered Green Peppers & Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce

Spicy Steak Ramen Bowl with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce

21 Comments February 22, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Guys, you all know I can get a little excited about food, right? Obs, this being a food blog. Sometimes I get really excited because everything in a dish comes together in some great magical alchemy. Spicy Steak Ramen Bowl with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce is one of those.

Steak Ramen Bowl with Blistered Green Peppers & Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce

Spicy Steak Ramen Bowls with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce are an insane play of flavors. You’ll just have to try this, and it’s especially easy using just a bit of leftover steak.
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Paella Valenciana

40 Comments February 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Want a simple one-pan skillet dinner? Make paella. Seriously. If there’s ever been a simple dish so wrapped in mystique with so many rules, I don’t know what it is. If you want a “world class” Paella, follow them all. If you want a fabulous supper, keep reading. Yeah, we’re gonna break a few rules and get you a fantastic Paella. Maybe for Valentine’s Day?

Paella Valenciana

Pineapple Chicken

23 Comments February 1, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, it’s February, now. I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but it’s cold, here, and we have feet of snow. Yeah, feet. And it’s just the time of year when it gets old. So I wanted a little pick me up. Something with a little tropical flair? Maybe something with pineapple!

Pineapple Chicken – Chunks of Chicken, bell pepper, onion & pineapple stir-fried in a spicy/sweet sauce

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

30 Comments January 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

In the Twin Cities, we’re getting all psyched about hosting the Superbowl this year, in our nifty new (ish) Stadium. It’s a big deal. There’s a new layout in our Meet Minneapolis guide. Every day there’s a new article and new happenings.

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Tortellini Antipasto Salad

17 Comments December 30, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a Pasta Salad that’s fantastic for a party or gathering any time of year. This isn’t any plain ol’ boring Pasta Salad, though. This one has it all! Lots of stuff. Lots of cheese. Lots of flavor and the best dressing you’ve ever tasted.

Antipasto Tortellini Salad

Hawaiian Fried Rice

29 Comments December 27, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Do you need a fun, fresh take on a dish for your Holiday Ham leftovers? Something easy, fast and crave-worthy? You’re gonna want to try this Hawaiian Fried Rice. And you’re gonna look like a genius when you bring this to the table! 🙂

Hawaiian Fried Rice with Ham & Pineapple

The Best Instant Pot Chili

21 Comments December 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Merry Christmas, everyone! Here it is, Christmas Eve day, and I thought I’d show you one of my favorite Christmas Eve dinners, this time done in the Instant Pot. Chili. I know, strange to some, as a Christmas Eve dinner.

Instant Pot Chili

Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

37 Comments December 2, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a recipe that I made awhile back when I was at the folk’s but didn’t post before. Now that it’s December, I thought this Italian Stuffed Meatloaf would be a perfect “something” different for a winter weekend meal!

Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaaf

Instant Pot Opelousas

26 Comments November 27, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So you all know (if you follow me – and if you don’t, I’d love it if you would, here with email (on the right) or on facebook or twitter (on the left)) I cooked up a ham for Thanksgiving. And what a ham it was! The stunning and absolutely delish Biltmore House’s Tawny Baked Ham. It was just a half ham, but of course there were leftovers!

Instant Pot Opelousas

Cornbread Salad

38 Comments November 17, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

My sister told me about Cornbread Salad. I mean, really, if she hadn’t raved, I never would have made it. I think she MADE me make it and report back, lol! I fell in love with it. Hard. Strange ingredients, but it’s like a miracle. The miracle of Cornbread Salad.

Cornbread Salad: Talk about AWESOME deliciousness!

Easy Shrimp in Curry Sauce

52 Comments October 26, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

When I made my Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice, I had a little surprise in store for today’s post: Easy Shrimp in Curry Sauce.

Easy Shrimp in Curry Sauce

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

42 Comments October 22, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Some of you might remember I made a one pan Porcupine Skillet Dinner a few weeks ago. It was surprisingly good. It inspired me to see if I could do the same thing with a Mexican style meal. And so my Easy Taco Skillet Dinner was born.

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce

43 Comments September 30, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

As many of you know I have been traveling to and fro the past couple of years, from my house to the folks. It ended being a lot more to than fro.

Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce

Best Salad in the World: Broccoli, bell pepper, red onion, cheese & salami sausage. It really IS excellent.

The Best Salad in the World

35 Comments September 8, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I had it from a grocery store deli. The Best Salad in the World. Seriously, that’s what it was called – and I agree!

The Best Salad in the World. A mixture of almost everything! Broccoli, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Cheese & Salami. So good!!

Cold Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

17 Comments August 31, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

With the holiday coming up, I’m craving what seems to be commonly dubbed Cold “Asian” Peanut Noodle salad. This is a great dish for a party, cook out or a potluck, Really, you never know who might show up at a party and this is popular with vegetarians and meat eaters, alike.

Cold Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables

26 Comments August 25, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Hot, sticky summer days are here – perfect days to think about NOT heating up the house and about eating light & healthy. And when light and healthy means cool and delicious, too, like this Pesto Pasta Salad, that’s a winner.

Pesto Pasta Salad is not your every day salad – perfect for a meal or a party

The Original Fat Burning Cabbage Soup

30 Comments July 14, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Awhile back, someone mentioned Cabbage Soup – in a rather derogatory way. Funny thing is, I love Cabbage Soup! Which isn’t all cabbage, by the way. There’s lot’s of other good stuff in it, too.

Original Fat Burning Cabbage Soup

Thai Slaw with Peanut Dressing

41 Comments July 12, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

In the summer heat (and it has been so hot & so humid, here) I can hardly get enough cool, crunchy salads. Here’s a fantastic crunchy little salad with a little bit of a Thai twist. That this is more American Thai than Thai doesn’t detract from the utter deliciousness.

Thai Slaw with Peanut Dressing

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Bell Peppers

Instant Pot Yaka Mein

Barbecue Chicken Chili

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Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa

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Classic Marinated Carrots

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Foil Pouch Potatoes Peppers Onions

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Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Classic Huevos Rancheros

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Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

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Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

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Shortcut Chicken Fajitas

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Spicy Steak Ramen Bowl with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce

Paella Valenciana

Pineapple Chicken

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Tortellini Antipasto Salad

Hawaiian Fried Rice

The Best Instant Pot Chili

Italian Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Instant Pot Opelousas

Cornbread Salad

Easy Shrimp in Curry Sauce

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Salad in the World

Cold Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables

The Original Fat Burning Cabbage Soup

Thai Slaw with Peanut Dressing