Another excellent batch cooking recipe with which to restock your freezer is teriyaki sauce! I searched long and hard for an exceptional teriyaki sauce, one that could stand up to our local takeout spot. Every attempt disappointed me...until I found this one. It has the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar that balances beautifully … Continue reading Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken
Sauces, Dips, and Rubs
Marinara Sauce
Today's recommendation for restocking your freezer is incredibly versatile marinara sauce. The first recipe I ever learned to make as an adult, marinara sauce is much easier to make than expected! It's isn't a nuanced Bolognese or an Italian gravy with a laundry list of ingredients that cooks all day. Instead, it's a simple marinara … Continue reading Marinara Sauce
Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
From-scratch lasagna was my first personal goal when I started learning to cook. It was the first intimidating dish I attempted, and I was thrilled when it turned out better than expected. Fast forward about a decade, and my homemade lasagna is the dish people request when I volunteer for meal trains. It's so popular, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
Chicken Fricassee
This might look like just some chicken and mushrooms on a plate, but believe me when I tell you, this particular plate of chicken and mushrooms is creamy and delicious and is considered one of the favorite splurge meals in our house. Even your hardest-to-impress family members will request these leftovers the next day! A … Continue reading Chicken Fricassee
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Balsamic Glaze
As seasonal eaters, one of our favorite fall/winter veggies is Brussels sprouts. In past decades, these small green veggies have been much maligned. Common preparation was usually to boil or steam them to death, resulting in unappetizing, stinky mush. But when these sprouts are prepared properly, they can be as delicious as they are nutritious! … Continue reading Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Balsamic Glaze
Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
One of the quintessential recipes to make and stock up on in the fall is homemade applesauce. It is also one of those recipes you don't realize the ease of until you try it, and when you toss it all in the slow cooker, it gets even easier! The most time-consuming part is preparing the … Continue reading Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
Mainstay Fire Cider
It's mid-August, which means it times to to make another batch of our secret weapon against the fall/winter cold and flu season: Fire Cider! This homeopathic tonic was developed by an herbalist in the 1970s and has grown in popularity ever since. It is a powerhouse for your immune system, and as a bonus, it's … Continue reading Mainstay Fire Cider
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a classic recipe for a reason, and definitely a favorite around here! There's a bonus to our version, because we've found a way to lighten it up while keeping it delicious! We skip dredging the chicken in flour, using a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce instead. Yet, that balance of mushrooms, … Continue reading Chicken Marsala
Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Sometimes, we develop a recipe in the kitchen that is so addictive, we rush here to share the goodness. This dressing was one of those accidental delicious discoveries that we discovered for dinner just last week! It's a simple mayo-based dressing packed with a flavor profile somewhere between traditional ranch dressing and honey mustard. In … Continue reading Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you're looking for a party dish that everyone will gather around, too busy to compliment you because they won't stop eating it, this salsa is that dish. It works just as well as a companion to a stay-at-home movie night with a giant bag of tortilla chips. Or make it for your next taco/fajita … Continue reading Black Bean and Corn Salsa
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