I prepared this delicious maple glazed ham steak for Easter and everyone really enjoyed it. What I like about this recipe is that it is a quick and easy way to prepare ham. The ham steak is simply brushed with this glaze while being fried in the pan. The glaze is a combination of just a few ingredients—maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. This maple glaze ham steak goes great served with salad and macaroni and cheese. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 (1lb) ham steak
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In  a small bowl mix together maple syrup, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Brush some of the glaze onto one side of the ham steak and place glazed side down into the skillet. Brush some of the glaze on top of the ham steak. Cook over medium heat, turning frequently and brushing with the glaze until cooked through and the glaze has thickened.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Preparing Mexican flavored shredded beef in the slow cooker is a great way to make meat for quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas or burritos. This delicious shredded beef gets its flavor from ingredients such as taco seasoning, taco sauce. And beef broth. There is nothing complex about this recipe, the meat and onions are placed into the slow cooker topped with beef broth and taco seasoning. The beef is then shredded and mixed with taco sauce and green chilies. This recipe calls for a 1.5lb boneless chuck roast. What I like to do is get a package of stew meat. The stew meat practically falls apart in the slow cooker and I will use a slotted spoon to break it up even more. I like doing this because you do not have to take the time to shred the beef. If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to make Mexican shredded beef, give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 1/2lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 cup beef broth
1 (1 ¼ ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
1 (7 ounce) diced green chilies

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Place beef roast and onion into the slow cooker. In a small bowl combine taco seasoning and beef broth. Pour over the beef and onion. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. Shred the beef using two forks.
Step 2: Place the beef in a large bowl. Stir in taco sauce and green chilies. Use the shredded beef for whatever you like—quesadillas, tacos, burritos, etc.
(Makes 6 Servings)

This is an easy and delicious recipe for Mongolian shrimp. Mongolian shrimp is a Chinese dish that is both spicy and sweet. The spice in this recipe comes from crushed red pepper flakes, so you can adjust the amount to your taste. The shrimp can either be stir-fried in the pan or cooked in the deep fryer. I prefer to use the deep fryer because it leaves the shrimp nice and crispy. The sauce in this recipe is very easy to prepare and consists of soy sauce, water, and rice wine. Garlic and ginger is added into the mixture to give this dish even more delicious flavor. This Mongolian shrimp recipe goes great served with egg rolls and brown or white rice. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
2lbs raw shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine
½ cup green onions (sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl or sealable shaker bag, toss the shrimp with cornstarch. In a large wok or skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and stir fry for 1 minute. Remove from the wok and set aside. Add a little more oil if needed. Add shrimp and stir-fry in batches (adding more oil if needed), until the shrimp has turned opaque and is fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees). The shrimp should take about 5 minutes per batch to cook. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Step 2: Add a little more oil to the wok, add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry until fragrant (about 15 seconds), be careful not the burn them. Add water, soy sauce, rice wine, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer stirring constantly for about 5-6 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl toss the cooked shrimp with the sauce and green onions. Serve with rice.
(Makes 4 Servings)

If you like taco style pizza this recipe for taco pie is something that you are sure to enjoy. The best part about this recipe is the crescent roll crust. There is just something about the flavor of the taco meat and the buttery crust to goes so well together. This recipe is very simple to prepare, the cooked taco meat is piled on top of the crust and topped with sour cream, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. You can either lay the dough into a square cake pan or onto the bottom and up the sides of a round pie dish. If you want a little different flavor, you can use crushed nacho cheese Doritos instead of the tortilla chips. You can top the taco pie with whatever ingredients you like. Some good options would be salsa, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1lb ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips (crushed)

Cooking instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a greased square cake pan. Place into the oven and bake according to package directions.
Step 2: Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the meat into chunks with a spoon or spatula while cooking. Add the taco seasoning and stir together until well mixed.
Step 3: When the dough is done, remove from the oven and spoon the taco meat over the crust in an even layer, then a spread on a layer of sour cream and a layer of cheese, and then top off with a layer of crushed tortilla chips. Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
(Makes 4 Servings)

I saw this Italian baked shrimp all over Pinterest lately so I thought I would give it a try.  The recipe is very simple – it is nothing more than raw shrimp baked in a casserole dish with butter, lemon slices, and Italian dressing mix. I was really impressed with the flavor of the shrimp when they came out of the oven. I tried mixing the shrimp and the lemon butter sauce with pasta and serving it that way, I was not very impressed with the results. The pasta mixture seemed almost flavorless. So I decided to try putting the shrimp on garlic bread and pouring some of the sauce over the garlic bread, this was delicious and I would recommend serving this dish that way. You can use any size shrimp you want for this recipe. Also, the Italian dressing mix can be found at Wal-Mart. It is the dry stuff that comes in a packet. If you are looking for an easy and delicious shrimp recipe, give this one a try. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
2 lemons (sliced)
1 (0.9 ounce) packet Italian dressing mix

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place butter into a small bowl and melt the butter in the microwave. Pour the butter onto the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Layer the lemon slices on top of the butter in a single layer. Toss the raw shrimp in the Italian dressing mix and layer on top of the lemon slices and butter.
Step 2: Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees). Serve the shrimp and sauce on top of garlic toast or toasted bread.
(Makes 4 Servings)

If you are looking to try a delicious and sweet chicken sandwich, this recipe is perfect for you. These honey mustard chicken subs are loaded with grilled chicken, bacon, honey mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion! For the chicken, you can grill it, bake it, or fry it in the pan. You can save time by using pre-cooked bacon, heating it up, and then chopping it. These sandwiches are also toasted in the oven.  This sandwich is very similar to the honey mustard chicken sandwich from Quiznos. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1.5lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper (to taste)
12 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices tomato
4 pieces of lettuce
½ medium onion (chopped)
4 sub rolls
Honey Mustard Sauce-
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: To make the honey mustard dressing- in a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Store covered in the refrigerator until needed.
Step 2: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken using your method of choice (grilling, stovetop, oven) until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). Allow the chicken to cool and chop it into small chunks. Chop the cooked crispy bacon until pieces. In a large bowl mix together the chicken and bacon pieces.
Step 3:  Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees. Split the sub rolls and lay them onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the honey mustard dressing onto one side of the inside of the sub roll. Fill each sub roll with even amounts of the chicken and bacon mixture. Top with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Place into the oven and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes (or longer if you want them toasted more).
Step 4: Remove from the oven. Top the subs with 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of onion, 1 piece of lettuce, and additional honey mustard sauce.
(Makes 4 Servings)

This recipe is apparently similar to the Dan Dan Noodles at PF Changs. I have never eaten at PF Changs so I cannot comment how close this is to the actual dish, but it is extremely delicious and worth making. If you enjoy Chinese food, this recipe is one that you will definitely want to try; it is a Chinese pasta dish consisting of chow mein noodles topped with a sauce, peanuts, and chicken. The chicken in this recipe is stir fried so there is no deep frying involved. The chow mein noodles cook very fast so I would not recommend cooking them a long time before the sauce is finished simmering. I like to serve this dish with egg rolls on the side. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into small strips)
2 tablespoons peanut oil (plus more for cooking the chicken)
1 (6 ounce) package chow mein noodles
1 ½ tablespoons garlic (minced)
½ cup green onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
½ cup soy sauce
¾ cup chicken broth
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic-chili sauce
4 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
½ cup peanuts

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1:  heat about 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir try chicken breast pieces until they are fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). Remove chicken from the wok.
Step 2: Prepare noodles according to the package directions (they usually boil for 3 to 5 minutes). Heat 2 more tablespoons of peanut oil in the wok, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion and stir fry for just a few seconds (be careful that the garlic doesn’t burn).
Step 3: Add soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and chili-garlic sauce. Combine cornstarch with ½ cup of cold water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer the sauce for about 2 minutes or until it thickens. Once thick add the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 4: Place cooked noodles onto a serving plate. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the noodles (or you can mix everything together if you want). Garnish with peanuts before serving.
(Makes 4 Servings)

I really enjoy the subs at Quiznos because they are baked and full of flavor. This is a copy cot recipe for Quiznos Classic Italian Sandwich. If you are not familiar with this sandwich it is loaded with Italian ingredients such as pepperoni, ham, and genoa salami. Additional ingredients include items such as olives, tomato, lettuce and onion. The best part about this recipe though is the dressing. The sub rolls are spread with sweet balsamic dressing and basil pesto. The combination of these dressings is what really makes this sandwich. If you enjoy this sandwich at Quiznos, you will love this recipe.

Ingredients:
6 sub  rolls
1/3lb sliced salami
1/3lb sliced pepperoni
1/3lb sliced ham
12 slices mozzarella cheese
12 thin slices tomato
12 thin slices onion
lettuce
sliced black olives
sliced pepperoncini
dried oregano
sweet balsamic dressing
basil pesto

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Split the sub rolls and lay them onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of sweet balsamic onto one side of the inside of the sub roll, and about 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on the other side.
Step 2: Fill each sub roll with even amounts of the salami, pepperoni, ham, and 2 slices of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle oregano over the cheese.  Place into the oven and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes (or longer if you want them toasted more).
Step 3: Remove from the oven. Top the subs with 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of onion, pepperoncini, black olives, and lettuce.
(Makes 6 Servings)

This is apparently a recipe that is very similar to the orange peel shrimp at PF Changs. I love making Chinese shrimp dishes because they usually have incredible amounts of flavor and are easy to prepare. What I liked the most about this recipe was the orange sauce, the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce went perfect with the shrimp. The sauce is nothing more than a combination of orange juice, soy sauce, orange zest, and sugar. If you have problems with the sauce not becoming thick, just mix a little cornstarch in with a bit of orange juice and it should be fine. I like this serve this recipe with egg rolls and brown rice. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 egg (lightly beaten)
½ cup cornstarch
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 1/2lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
4 green onions (sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large sealable bowl or plastic shaker bag. Add cornstarch along with salt and pepper to taste. In another large bowl mix the shrimp together with the beaten egg. Remove shrimp from the bowl with a slotted spoon (draining off any excess egg) and place into the bowl with the cornstarch. Seal the bowl or bag and shake until the shrimp are coated with the cornstarch.
Step 2: Heat a deep-fryer to 365 degrees. Cook shrimp in batches for about 5 minutes per batch or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels (This can also be done in a skillet by heating ¼ cup of oil over medium-high heat and cooking the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side).

Step 3: In a large skillet or wok add the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 4 to 5 minutes). Place shrimp into the skillet, add green onions and cook until heated through and coated with the sauce (about 1 minute).
(Makes 4 Servings)

If you enjoy the Big Mac from McDonalds this pizza is perfect for you. This recipe combines several of the ingredients of a Big Mac into a delicious and easy to make pizza. The sauce is Thousand Island dressing, which does have a similar taste to the sauce used on the Big Mac. The pizza is then topped with ingredients such as cooked ground beef, Colby-jack cheese, pickles and lettuce. If you want to make it more like a Big Mac you could add some minced onto the pizza as well. Another great option is to add diced tomatoes on top of the pizza after it has finished baking in the oven. This recipe is like a cheeseburger pizza, only better! Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
1/3 cup thousand island dressing, with bacon (or more)
1/2lb lean ground beef
3 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese
5 slices of bacon (cooked until crispy, and crumbled)
½ cup dill pickle slices
3 cups shredded lettuce

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet cook ground beef over medium high heat. While cooking the ground beef use a spatula to break apart the beef into chunks. Cook until the ground beef is fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat.
Step 2: Spread the Thousand Island dressing over the top of the pizza crust. Evenly spread the shredded cheese over the top of the dressing. Evenly spread the ground beef and crispy bacon over the top of the cheese.
Step 3: Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and top with lettuce and pickles. If you want you can also top with some diced tomato and minced onion. Cut into slices and serve right away.
(Makes 4 Servings)