Sunday, April 29, 2012

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Like most people we have certain "go to" recipes we use for when we need to bring a dish to pass at a party. Well I was sick of the same old dish so I decided to spice up my dish! I made a Greek Orzo Pasta Salad which I find delicious.

Ingredients
1 package orzo
1 can artichokes
1 can black olives sliced
1 jar sun dried tomatoes in oil
1 red onion
1 bottle greek vinaigrette salad dressing
Feta cheese crumbles

Cook orzo according to package. Combine ingredients in bowl and mix together. Serve Cold.

Enjoy!

Beef Stroganoff

Simple and easy for those mommies on the go!


1 Pound top Sirloin or tenderloin steak
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons butter divided
8 ounces sliced mushrooms like cremini
3/4 Cup diced onion
4 Cloves garlic, minced
3/4 Cups warm water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules or one bouillon cube
2 Tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup Sour cream


1. Slice steak into 1/4-inch thick and about 2 inches long. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside
2. Melt 2 TBL Spoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and then add mushrooms, onion and garlic to pan. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are brown and onions are tender. Remove mushrooms, onion and garlic from pan and set aside.
3. Slightly increase the heat and melt 1 TBL Spoon of butter in pan. Add beef and saute stirring for 3-5 or until pink is no longer visible.
4. While the beef is cooking, whisk water, bouillon, flour and worcestershire sauce together until smooth. Add mixture to beef and return mushroom mixture to the pan as well. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream. Add addition salt and pepper to taste. Serve over egg noodles.

Adapted from "Our Best Bites-Mormon Mom's in the Kitchen"