Happy Foodie Friday! Today I decided it was about time I shared my super simple beef stroganoff recipe. It’s not the healthiest, but most comfort food really isn’t, to be honest. Yet, you can make it super delicious by investing in some good quality meat like wagyu beef tallow. Investing in better ingredients can make the wholesome meal even tastier and more exciting.
While I did make some changes and adapted this recipe for myself and my family, I took the base and root of this meal from my mommy who would cook it for us when we were kids. What makes Beef Stroganoff so delicious and such a great comfort meal is that it has a hearty taste and flavor to it. It’s perfect on those chilly evenings as a warm alternative to soup and of course, because of the pasta in the recipe, it really makes for a great comforting dish. I made this recipe to be an easy one so that I could dinner on the table for those nights when we just didn’t have the time to slave in the kitchen for hours. In about 30 minutes, this meal is cooked and ready to go. Follow the video for a step-by-step outline of what to do. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family does. Bon Appetite.
Supplies / Ingredients needed:
1 Tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce or Aloha Shoyu – any type of soy sauce
1 – 1 1/2 tbsp minced or fresh garlic
3/4 cup – 1 cup sour cream
garlic salt or rock salt to taste
fresh parsley or parsley flakes – chopped, added for garnish and to taste as seasoning
2 tbsp chopped white/round onion
pepper to taste
10.5 oz. canned cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
16 oz. / 1 lb. bag wide egg noodles
1 lb. of beef – you can select to choose steak, stew meat or whatever works for you or you have on hand
16 oz container white cap mushrooms or whatever mushrooms you have on hand (chopped or sliced)
1/2 stick of butter
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup of water or beef stalk
Directions:
Add butter to your hot pan / skillet and allow to melt
Cut up your meat to small bit size pieces and cook/brown meat until you have it at the right temperature completeness you are looking for
Add your garlic and onion to your pan and cook in the butter
Add your meat to the garlic, onion and butter mixture (in the video I added the chopped onion flakes later, but if you are using fresh onion, add now)
Add Worcestershire sauce
Sprinkle in the seasoning you want to use: parsley flakes, garlic salt or rock salt, pepper, herbs, etc.
Start boiling your egg noodles – they take approximately 7-9 minutes to cook
Add your sliced/chopped mushrooms to your beef mixture
Once the mushrooms have softened, you’ll start working on your sauce
Add 1/2 cup of water to stretch out the beef flavor, you can use beef stalk if you want
Add 1 1/2 tbsp to your beef and sauce mixture and stir well, let cook to thicken
Add your whole can of cream of mushroom soup, mix into your sauce and with meat well
Add sour cream to the mixture and combine
Add Soy Sauce and combine well
Allow the stroganoff to simmer for 10 minutes
When egg noodles are done, drain water and plate noodles
Pour stroganoff over noodles and sprinkle some parsley as garnish on top
If you are like my family – you can take your egg noodles and combine with stroganoff in the pan and serve that way as well.
I hope you and your family enjoy this really simple recipe. I usually cook this meal when I have some left over stew meat or steak in the freezer and since we always have egg noodles on hand, it makes for a great meal. This meal is simple and easy. You can decide to add some vegetables on the side or a side salad to complete the meal or eat it as is. Like I mentioned previously – this is the type of meal that is perfect for cuddle weather – it’s warm and hearty, but not a soup, so it makes a great and quick meal for any time of year.
Enjoy!
This recipe is one that my mother showed me as a child and one I adapted to include other ingredients. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and this is not a sponsored post. Affiliate links are posted through out.
When it comes to food, I consider myself to have an eclectic soul. Food not only satisfies my taste buds but absolutely feeds my soul. Whether it is the naughty type or something home cooked and comforting or some great healthy selections, I love them all and enjoy each and every bite. About 8 months ago, my sister Katt introduced me to a new food establishment that I had not been to before. “They have the best Acai bowl, ever!” As a foodie, I thought it was worth checking out and I found myself at their location in Wailuku just a few days after having this conversation with her. Their Wailuku location is a small hole in the wall, large enough to fit a few bar stools with seating against the wall. At any given time, you can have about 6 customers sitting in there comfortably and the lines can be out the door. For my first experience at the Wailuku location of the Farmacy Health Bar, I tried the Waiside Bowl. It literally was an experience I not only enjoyed, but became instantly addicted to.
I love making things from scratch and have ventured into the health food scene many times with my own personal cooking so I absolutely loved the fact that so much care was put into a little bowl of sweet and tart goodness. The bowls come in three different sizes and a selection of different varieties that will not only fill you up with energy and greatness, but they taste absolutely delicious. Each ingredient used in any of their creations is organic and many if not most of what they offer are grown right here in Hawaii. The first time I went to their Wailuku location, the owner talked about looking into expanding and I was so excited to find out that they would be expanding to the Up Country Maui area. I awaited their opening and arrival eagerly.
After the new year 2016, Farmacy Health Bar Pukalani opened in the Pukalani Terrace Center. This location is literally a mile away from my house and I have been dropping in several times in the last week to pick up some of my favorite goodies.
My favorite treat from Farmacy Health Bar is the Wai side Poi Bowl. It’s made with Farmacy made organic poi at the bottom, vanilla macaroon granola (which is yum) or gluten free rustic granola, Farmacy acai mix with a bit more granola, any three fresh fruits available, toasted coconut, hemp seeds and local honey. It’s delicious and my children absolutely love it. A Papa bowl ($15) includes two pounds of the bowls products and is a treat for myself and all three of my sons to share. A few of the fruits they have on selection are banana, strawberries, blueberries, papaya and pineapple. Sometimes you can find awesome delights like dragon fruit or mango when it is in season or they have it in stock.
Besides the Waiside bowl, I also tried the Honolua Bowl which includes: Vanilla macaroon granola or gluten free rustic granola topped with Farmacy acai mix, more granola and any three fresh fruits, toasted mac nuts, goji berries and local Hawaiian honey.
The Country Cacao Acai Bowl is a new one I recently got to try. It includes the Vanilla macaroon granola or gluten free rustic granola topped with Farmacy Acai mix and any three fresh fruits you can select (if you are at the Pukalani location). It is topped with hemp seeds, cacao powder, cacao nibs and toasted coconut with a drizzle of local honey. I like chocolate, but for a while I have passed on this bowl and finally decided I would try it. the cacao nibs have a light crunch which not only add to the flavor of the bowl but work perfectly with the fruits. It’s absolutely delicious and while it has as sweetness we would expect from chocolate, it is not too chocolate in flavor and works well with the fruits. I chose mine with Liliko’i (passion fruit), banana and papaya and it was yummy. If you like chocolate, I think you’ll enjoy this bowl.
If you are looking for something hearty for a great lunch, but not too heavy for those days you need to accomplish a lot – the Pono Bowl is wonderful. The Pono bowl comes layered with quinoa, your choice of soup and kale salad with a garlic cashew dressing (which is oh so delicious) and topped with a spiced popcorn tofu. It retails for $10 and is a hearty meal perfect for lunch. So far I have had the Pono bowl with the Split Pea Soup and Vegetable Curry and each soup had a little spice so it made a perfect compliment to the rest of the bowl. It is absolutely delicious and filling and one of my favorites.
The Young Prince Salad has been one of my favorites since first being introduced to Farmacy. I love Garbanzo beans and this salad really puts some of my favorite salad mix-ins into one spot. It’s delicious and hearty and really helps to keep me energized to complete the rest of my busy day. It’s usually served after 10am so this would make a great brunch or lunch for anyone. The Young Prince Salad includes kale, baby romain, mixed greens, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, avocado, chickpeas, croutons and french feta with the garlic cashew dressing.
I also tried the Tahitian Lime aid – which includes fresh lime-lemon juice blended with mint, organic cane juice and ice. It’s $7 for a 20 oz. cup and $12 for a 32 oz. cup with refill. This limeade has a great tart and sweet flavor with a refreshing mint taste. It’s delicious and I love that it’s perfect for those warm days but can be a staple any time of the year.
The Lahaina Gold Smoothie ($8 20 oz. cup) comes with papaya, banana, strawberries and fresh aloe vera and organic alkaline sugarcane juice with fresh local citrus and coconut milk is another favorite drink of mine and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for breakfast and refreshing.
Supporting local business is not only great for our economy and community but it’s always awesome to see that Farmacy Health Bar uses ingredients that are locally grown. I love that Farmacy is now open in Pukalani, just 2 minutes from my home and they are now open at 7am which allows me to get a smoothie or something delicious to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. While they are still working on staffing their Pukalani location you can find them currently there from 7am to about 5:30pm and in February they are looking to expand to dinner which means they’ll be open to at least 8pm. The location has a lot of room for dining in – which is an improvement in comparison to their Wailuku location which is a little hole in the wall. There is also seating available outside the establishment and it makes for a great little area to sit down and chow down on some healthy food while enjoying the cool Up Country air.
While at the locations, be sure to check out their “Pay It Forward” or “Pono Board”. You can purchase a meal for $3.00 to be given to someone less fortunate. The meal is an organic mini pono bowl that includes: guinoa, kale salad, soup and feta. This program that Farmacy offers is a great addition to any locally owned business (or any business for that matter) and I love it. I have purchased several bowls and have donated and I love that it goes to those that are less fortunate. Living in Hawaii, while a paradise to many, still has it’s share of people down on their luck and they have the opportunity to get a warm meal in their opu (tummy in hawaiian).
Each item you order from Farmacy is made to order, so please make sure you are aware of this prior to coming in to dine. While the staff does their best to get your orders out quickly, since everything is made to order and they are popular, there could be some waiting time. I walked into the restaurant last week and the line was out the door, but the food is definitely worth it and is definitely worth not only the wait, but the cost. If you are looking to eat a little healthier this year or just add some great local grinds to your day, this place is a must go. If you are visiting and looking for an establishment with great aloha spirit and delicious food, stop by and check them out. We all know I love to cook and create dishes that are not only pretty but delicious and hearty and while I can create many of these dishes on my own, it’s so great that I have an option that I can turn to for delicious food that’s healthy and made of great ingredients.
Check out their Facebook Page here and stop on in the Pukalani Terrace Center location – let Malik and the team know that Honeygirl sent you. Try some of these delicious selections and I promise, you will love them as much as I do. Oh – they also started a cool frequent buyer program, so make sure to ask about that when you stop in. Everything served here is basically vegetarian, so it’s a great choice for anyone and remember… the food is worth the wait, so be patient, grab a seat and enjoy!
Happy Aloha Friday and Good Eating to you!
Disclaimer: All items featured were purchased by me with my own money. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to feature this business or their products.
Most people that know anything about me, know that I’m absolutely and completely obsessed with pizza. Seriously, how can anyone resist the ooey gooey greatness we have come…
Happy Foodie Friday! It’s been a while since I have shared with you an food favorites so I figured why not celebrate Aloha Friday with some yummy treats that my family and I have been loving. Let’s face it, while on a diet or even looking for a little sweet treat, popcorn can be such a great selection to help on those days and nights when you need a little something. For a while now I have been seeing people rave about Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP® but I hadn’t seen them in any of my local stores until recently. As soon as I caught a glimpse of them at my local Target on an end cap of the cash register aisle, I knew I had to have them. So are they really that good?
Let’s face it – I love food and snacks that are sweet and satisfying will get me every single time. The BOOMCHICKAPOP® story is really awesome and one of the reasons I completely clicked with the brand and the product. The product began in Minnesota in a garage by Dan and Angie Bastian. This awesome team turned their amazing kettle corn recipe in their BOOMing business when they wanted to do something fun with their kids. After selling at local events, the popcorn quickly became a hit and the rest is history.
This certified gluten-free and use of non-GMO ingredients in their products make it a hit for moms like myself. They offer you a great snack with simple ingredients, calorie transparency and yummy delicious tastes. After one bite, I was hooked and so was the rest of my family. You can select from a variety of different flavors, from sweet and salty and Cholesterol-Free goodies for yourself and your kids. While not all are Vegan, many selections are and include whole grains and “always real” ingredients that make these a great snack.
Do you have a love of food and snacks? I think you may find yourself addicted to these after trying just one piece. We have tried four or five different flavors and while the boys love the sweet and salty kettle corn, my favorite is the tropical mix with coconut and pineapple – it’s delicious. The only con about these that I think they taste so good, a large bag will be empty before you know it and then you’re left with nothing, so make sure you buy more than one bag.
You can find Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP® at many retailers including Target, Costco and your local grocery store. They range in price from $3 – $5.00 a bag depending on the size and flavor you select. BOOMCHICKAPOP is available in eight different flavors, BOOMCHICKABITES available in three flavors and BOOMCHICKAPUFFS available in three flavors. These little treats have a great crunch versus what you can find on the market shelves and they never last long enough to store, so eating it by the expiration date is easy peasy.
Most importantly – These are mommy, daddy APPROVED. Kevin, Luke & Isaiah approved too! I think your family may enjoy them too and if not, stash a bag for yourself and eat it all on your own 😉
These little goodies make great after school snacks for my sons and we love taking a bag or two with us to my son’s football games on the weekend. Have you tried any of the Angie BOOMCHICKAPOP goodies? If so, which one is your favorite? If not – what one do you have your eyes set on?
Disclaimer: All products discussed were purchased by me with my own money. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased. Affiliate links posted through out.
I’m a little behind in posting this but it has been a crazy week and I haven’t been feeling well. However, since it is Friday (Happy Aloha Friday), I figured I could share a little Foodie love and Fashion. This past Sunday was Mother’s Day and my husband and sons surprised me with an awesome Brunch at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. This location is one of my favorites because the grounds are gorgeous and the Spa and Terme are one of my favorites to go a few times a year for a little “me” time. This was the first time we attended their brunch and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to experience it.
The Grand Wailea Resort and Spa is located on the South Side of Maui in Wailea. It is a gorgeous resort with grounds that are not only breathe-taking, but a playground for all ages. It is also located on one of the most beautiful beaches Maui has to offer.
My family and I have been to the resort on many occasions whether as a stay-cation, attend weddings at their chapel, dine or play in the pools or spa but we have never been to their brunch. This brunch occurs every Sunday, but this year they tried something different and had a Sangria bar especially for Mother’s Day. Their buffet includes everything from Prime Rib and Crab legs to a plethora of seafoods, local dairy cheeses, waffles and pancakes and so much more. I apologize for not having any photos of the food as I was too caught up in making my plate I completely forgot.
I was able to capture the dessert bar which was just as delicious and included everything from macarons to cake pops and everything in between. Scrumptious treats for a great day.
Stop on by the site to see what their entire menu includes – I’m sure you’ll be drooling just reading it. Their menu can be found here. After Brunch, my family and I took a stroll through the grounds to walk off a full tummy. It was such a beautiful day.
The Grand Wailea is known for their many pools and this is one of them. You can’t swim in this pool of course, but it’s a gorgeous landscape feature that is quite popular for photos. We just couldn’t resist.
Love my guys! My husband, sons and I do everything together – even anniversaries are celebrated together. We are just a close family overall. It was such a nice treat to have a Mother’s Day brunch with the ones I love.
The boys are all dressed casually wearing denim shorts from Old Navy and their favorite graphic t-shirts or plain t’s. My husband is sporting a pair of Khaki Cargo Shorts from Dickies and a shirt from Maui Tropix.
For my outfit – I went with something I knew would be comfortable and still cool since it was pretty warm that day.
Loose Fit Peplum style top – Old Navy
Black Pencil Skirt – Forever 21
Platform Flip flop sandals – Steve Madden
Watch – Invicta
Necklace, Earrings – Amethyst and Sterling Silver Jewelry that was my Mother’s Day Gift from my Husband and Sons
Pandora Style Bracelet – Muwae Jewelry
Purse/Handbag – Miche Prima Bag with Farrah Shell
My makeup for the day was quite simple. It included some mascara (Benefit Roller Lash) and a quick wash of shimmer over the lid, I used the Colour Pop eye shadow in XO (from the Shaaanxo Collection). On my lips I used just lip balm since I knew I would be stuffing my face with food… lol.
It was an absolutely wonderful day. And not only was my tummy happy – but I enjoyed every single part of it. We left the resort and headed home to relax and enjoy our time together.
Ha Ha! We were photo-bombed! My eldest son is such a goofy guy. Of course we stopped for a quick pic while waiting for Valet to bring our car around.
Each mother received an orchid flower (or as we call them in Hawai’i – pua) to put in our hair.
For dinner that evening my husband prepared for me his Pork Loin, smothered in mushrooms and homemade mushroom gravy with a side of garlic asparagus. It is one of my favorites and I had been craving it for a few weeks so he picked up the supplies to make it for me. MMM MMM YUM!
It was such a wonderful day and I wish that every Mother out there had a day that they not only enjoyed but also cherished. I am a proud mom and so thankful for my children. My pregnancies were all difficult and my children are definitely God’s gifts to us.
Hold on… let me pose for a quick Powder Room selfie – haha!
xo
Disclaimer: All products discussed were purchased by me with my money. There may be affiliate links through out this post.
Happy Aloha Friday! Today I’m sharing with you an easy recipe to create my Suiza sauce that we serve over my husbands homemade Chicken Enchiladas or even…
There is nothing better than a freshly baked, moist and delicious banana bread. My children love my banana bread and the other day I wanted to surprise…
It’s absolutely no secret that I’m a huge fan of seafood and sushi so when the opportunity arises to get some stellar grinds, know that I’ll be the first one in line. How else do you think I became a plus sized girl? lol My husband and I have dined in at Makawao Sushi and Deli Maui before and have always enjoyed our food there and since it is just a short drive from where we live, we decided to satisfy our sushi fix there on Saturday night.
Makawao Sushi and Deli is a quaint little hole in the wall off of Baldwin Avenue in Makawao. This little establishment has been open now for quite a few years, since my husband and I first ate there about 9 years ago and it was open before then. You can find a variety of Deli type items on the menu from sandwiches and yummy delights like chocolate cream horns, croissants and cheesecake – though that is not the reason we visit the Deli. Inside the sandwich shop is a little sushi bar filled with a variety of fresh seafood for anyone’s desire. I have eaten at many sushi bars and establishments, but one so quaint and small normally does not host fresh seafood as Makawao Sushi does. Here is a line up of the food we ate on Saturday.
The first platter served to us was the Deluxe Sashimi plate which includes fish like Ahi (Tuna), Salmon, Hamachi (Japanese Amberjack / yellow tail), Hamadai (snapper) and another type of fish that I did not get the name of. This particular plate costs $49.00 (21 pieces) but considering how fresh the fish is and the amount on the plate, definitely worth it.
Next on the menu we ordered the Spicy Ahi (tuna) which is a blend of spicy mix and ahi (tuna) which is quite popular for sushi lovers. It is hand-rolled and is $9.00 for six pieces and we got four orders.
Yummy yummy, the Rainbow Roll. As beautiful and colorful as the rainbow, this delicious roll is a hand-rolled sushi with crab on the inside and wrapped with fresh ahi, salmon and hamachi along with avocado and tobiko (flying fish roe). If I had to suggest any sushi on the menu, this would definitely be it. If you love seafood, this will satisfy your craving as the fish is fresh and layered beautifully on the roll giving you yummy fish in every single bite. Each roll is $18 and we ordered two rolls since I could easily eat one by myself… lol.
This fun presentation is the Spider Roll or otherwise known as the Soft Shell Crab roll. This is filled with soft shell crab, avocado and rolled up with a little tobiko on the top. One of my favorites to eat because I’m a huge lover of soft shell crab and the presentation is surely eye appealing. This roll is $16.50.
This is a combo plate with the Tempura Roll (left) and 007 Roll (right). The Tempura Roll ($16.50) is a traditional california style roll with tempura fried shrimp. The 007 Roll ($20.00) is a traditional spicy tuna (ahi) roll topped with Ebi, Avocado and Unagi Sauce.
Last but not least is the Uni sushi. This sushi is probably one of my favorites and when prepared with fresh Uni (sea urchin), it’s delicious and butter in flavor and texture. Makawao Sushi & Deli ALWAYS have fresh Uni which is wonderful because not very many places will have it as fresh as they do. This is definitely an acquired taste and expensive… sold at Market Price per piece, this one piece of sushi can cost anywhere from $5.75 – $9.00 but in my opinion – it’ swell worth it. I grew up eating this stuff (the yellow sea urchin) fresh from the ocean as a kid and it is now difficult to find. If you are in to trying interesting food, you’ll love this.
Now that we have gotten the food part out of the way – let’s talk about Makawao Sushi & Deli in general. Again, this is a small deli which will comfortably host about 25-30 people. It has a small restroom within the establishment which is nice since the nearest restroom on that road is no where to be found. I consider this place pretty kid friendly as you can purchase a variety of beverages in the bottle or cup for your littles and it is a casual environment so shirt and shorts are fine. Makawao Sushi does not sell alcohol which is something traditionally expected at a sushi bar, but they allow you to bring your own alcohol and they do not charge a corkage fee. I think for a girls day out, or a night out with friends, this would be a nice little place to hang out and enjoy some sushi delights. The sushi pictured is not all they carry and they offer a full menu where you can easily pick and choose what you want to eat. Keep in mind that there is usually only two to three people working at a time – the sushi chef and the waitress/host so service can be slow as each sushi plate is made to order.
My family and I enjoy eating here. Again – the environment is casual and the sushi really is fresh and delicious. While the prices can seem a bit steep, I consider them reasonable since you are getting fresh ingredients and they are made to order. Keep in mind parking can be a bit difficult sometimes but usually not enough to keep you from eating there. I hope you enjoyed this, I certainly loved sharing it with you. All photos were taken with my cell phone and the lighting was not ideal, so I apologize for that.
Bon Appetite! If you visit Maui and find yourself in the sleepy old town of Makawao – stop by and visit Makawao Sushi and Deli for some yummy delights.
