Simply Samantha
Bio
I'm a stay at home mom that does a little bit of everything!
Stories (10/0)
Homemade Lasagna
My second favorite pasta dish of all time, lasagna. (The first of course being spaghetti.) The only bad thing is my husband isn't a fan of the ricotta cheese that is usually put into a traditional lasagna. So, instead of searching for different things to replace it with, like cottage cheese, or something similar, I just left it out altogether, which my husband REALLY appreciated. It was the biggest hit with my husband, and the guys at his work loved it too. My dad enjoyed it to the point that he didn’t leave two of the guys any of it to eat, and now I’m having to make another one for them this week!
By Simply Samantha5 years ago in Feast
Sticky Nanas
Growing up, there was a certain restaurant that my aunt always took me to for my birthday. You might be wondering, why only once a year? Well, this was a Japanese restaurant in the middle of a large city, and the plates that you could choose from started at $20 a plate... yeah... not always in a working family's budget. The name of this extravagant place is Kanpai: Japanese Steak and Seafood House. Saying that Kanpai has mesmerizing food is an understatement. The waitresses come to take your order dressed in kimonos, the decor is decked with those tiny little cats and waving arms, and the chefs come to cook IN FRONT OF YOU. Alongside all of this, since it was my birthday every time we went, the waitresses, chef, and even the owners of the place would come out and sing happy birthday to you. Embarrassing? Yes. Especially for a seven-year-old Samantha that just wanted to get to the best part of the meal... the dessert.
By Simply Samantha5 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Homemade Meatloaf
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh so satisfying! I want you to think back to those meals at Grandmas house that you used to have every Sunday when you were young. Just picture walking into her house, smelling the food cooking, maybe your grandpa is watching some sort of sports game on tv, or the race if its my grandpa. Imagine the love and the time that she put into that dinner that she made you. The time and the effort that she put forth to make you that home cooked meal.
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Italian Dressing Chicken with Rice and Mixed Veggies
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh so satisfying! So, I’ve given y'all two things that my dad taught me how to make and now its time for me to share something that came from my momma!
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh so satisfying! I don’t know about y’all, but I get tired of the same tasting spaghetti sauce every time I decide to make it! Spaghetti is by far my favorite meal! And let’s be honest, it's something that is very cheap to make when you are in a pinch. That’s why I had it a lot growing up, but hey that didn’t bother me at all! You can add some garlic bread on the side and you are ready to go!
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Homemade Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh so satisfying! When I was pregnant with my son, the only thing that I wanted was Mexican food! Anything from cheese dip to enchiladas, and especially the SALSA!
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Simple French Toast
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh-so satisfying. Today we are doing something super simple and something that even the kiddos can help you with! It’s easy cinnamon French toast.
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Crock-pot Country Style Steak With Bacon Gravy
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh so satisfying! When I moved in with my (now) husband, there were very few things that I knew how to make. I knew simple things like eggs, French toast, spaghetti sauce from a can, and hot dogs. So, after he got tired of the same things back to back, I had to figured out how to get creative! I remember my mother-in-law making country style steak when I would go over there after church on Sundays. She gave me a simple run down of it. I thought, "Okay, that’s easy enough," but then I realized it was more than just searing a piece of steak. I had never made gravy; I didn’t have any idea how to make the gravy. All that I knew was milk and flour; that’s all I could think.
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast
Simply Samantha: Beefy Onion and Bacon Cheddar Burger
Hey guys! Welcome to Simply Samantha, where the cooking is simple, and the results are oh-so satisfying. The first time I made these burgers for my husband I think he fell in love all over again! The gooey cheese, the great, but not overpowering, taste of onion, and the crispy bacon. What's not to love? Since I have your attention, lets begin! :)
By Simply Samantha6 years ago in Feast