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This Classic Recipe Never Goes Out Of Style!

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing great and having fun trying out new recipes! I sure am, and that’s why I decided to introduce you to my latest favorite.

Just recently I came across this wonderful crab cake recipe and I just knew they were going to be a hit! It took me a few days to find the time to make these, and I swear just looking at that picture and thinking about making them, made my mouth water.

I think my husband got a little tired of me going on and on about these crab cakes because one day he said; “Honey, today I’m taking care of everything for you. I’ll do the laundry, walk the dogs and go grocery shopping – so could you please just make those crab cakes before you’ll go crazy?” Haha, bless him! He really did do all those things for me, so I had plenty of time to try making these. Not that I really needed that much extra time for these – 25 minutes was all I needed!

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Quick Tip: Serve with tartar sauce.

I am a sucker for a great meatball recipe and I think I have found the mecca of all meatballs. Who would have ever thought that adding a simple ingredient like BBQ sauce could totally change the dynamic of meatballs forever? I mean, seriously, BBQ sauce makes meatballs sing to my heart. You won’t be sorry that you decided to put back the store bought meatballs and make these little homemade guys.

I asked my neighbor Sally if she had ever tried BBQ meatballs and surprisingly she had not. You see, Sally usually has the scoop on all new and old recipes alike. She’s a bit of a self-proclaimed recipe expert. So, I made up a batch and shared a few with her. Sally was impressed 🙂

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

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Quick Tip: Consider eating these BBQ meatballs on a hoagie roll for lunch. Absolutely delicious!

I can still remember the first time I made soup in a bowl. I had seen someone do it and I thought; why not?

I made some delicious, creamy spinach soup and baked my own bread bowls. The meal turned out so lovely and so filling that I immediately decided I need to make smaller bowls the next time… Or maybe just starve myself the whole day before dinner, so that I’m extra hungry when the time comes!

This dish is so delicious, you’ll be licking the bowl clean… or eating it too! This recipe has it all. Creamy, salty, with a dash of healthy veggies. If you have a dutch oven, it works best for this recipe, but any pot will do. There’s no better way to warm your insides, and save time on the cleanup, than with this hearty soup. And I have to admit, it really makes a beautiful-looking dish!

Surprise your dinner guests by serving this meal and I guarantee you’ll hear “oohh’s” and “ahh’s” all over the dinner table. Just make sure you have the recipe at hand because you’re going to have to share it with everyone!

Recipe courtesy of The Little Epicurean. Image courtesy of Dishmaps.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite recipe to bake your own bread bowls, or use store-bought.

Slow-cooker recipes are the best for all of us, who tend to get so busy with work, kids and life in general that we barely have a moment to order take-out.

No need to worry about that anymore, because with slow cookers, you can set-it and forget-it, until it’s time to dig into the decadence. This dripping dish of goodness is easy yet delicious. Although easy to make, this does need to cook very slowly for at least half a day. That makes this the perfect recipe for those days when you have to leave early and you know you’ll come home exhausted. The sweet onions, will only serve to complement the spicy kick of the BBQ sauce.

These would make a great alternative to a classic burger, and you can spice the dish up even more, if that’s what you prefer. One batch may not be enough, since everyone is going to want to have seconds! And be careful where you store the leftovers (if there are any) – I have noticed they can magically disappear from the fridge during the night!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste.

Turn the humble same-old, same-old into a family favorite. This Ginger and Orange Glazed Pot Roast puts a great spin on a classic family dinner item, and since the recipe is for your slow cooker, it is super-convenient, as well–no need to worry about burning anything in the oven!

Looking back, I can see that Mother really did spoil me for food choices, growing up.  Bad as it sounds, I admit, I remember her pot roast being a bit, well, forgettable.  Not that it was bad–none of her standard meals were ever bad, and her roast always came out rather tender and made a good gravy.  It just didn’t have that “umph” that so many of her other recipes did.  I think that this recipe gives this hearty chunk of beef that “umph”–and thanks to the Crock-Pot, it is about as low-hassle as it gets.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Recipe Girl.

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

I love ribs of all kinds and flavors, but once you try these Chinatown Char Siu Ribs, it may be a while before you go back to any other rib recipe!  They have such a great sweet-and-savory Asian flavor that is perfect for most any occasion.  This recipe is tailored for the oven, but you can adapt it to the grill, as well.

When I was little, my sister and I would beg our parents to order the pupu platter when we went to Chinese restaurants.  Of course, part of the appeal was just the funny-sounding name and that cool mini-cauldron in the middle of the platter with the neat-looking flame, and we just about every bit of the appetizers that came on that platter, but our favorite was far and away the Chinese-style ribs, more formally known as Char Siu.  I tried this recipe, and I have to say, it may be even better than those delicious ones that I remember from my childhood.  It certainly is better than any of the cheap imitations out there.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  AmazingRibs.com.

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Quick tip: Adjust the heat by using more (or less) hot sauce.

So many Creole and Cajun dishes make for great comfort food, but they are all really complicated and take forever, right? WRONG! With this Creole Jambalaya recipe, you can bring all of the savory, rich flavors of Louisiana into your home in under an hour. It’s great and easy enough for a warm, everyday family dinner but also a fantastic idea for your next tailgate or potluck!

Though I don’t think that the Gulf Coast is quite as different from the rest of Mississippi as some people say, there is no denying that that proximity to New Orleans has had an effect on the locals’ food choices. Though I live a good bit north of the Coast now, after a few rainy days in this small college town, such as we have had here recently, my Deep South roots really come out in some of my comfort food cravings. I have so many fond memories of Mother slaving over a richly aromatic seafood gumbo…even on a summer day, when it was storming outside, I loved to curl up under a blanket with a full bowl of gumbo and feast on its delightful smells and beautifully mixed, spicy Louisiana flavors.

I didn’t really feel up to a full day in the kitchen, though, and let’s face it:  making a good gumbo can be really hard and time-consuming. Thankfully, there are recipes like this delicious Creole jambalaya that can be made in under an hour and still offer all of that uniquely comforting, gourmet New Orleans-style Deep South flavor to your dinner table in under an hour. (I ate plenty of jambalaya growing up, too.)

Original Recipe Gimme Some Oven

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Quick tip: If possible, use fresh shrimp for this dish. It makes all the difference!