Booyah Buffet
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I'm Ashlea. I do all of the writing, cooking, and photography here at the Booyah Buffet. The Booyah Buffet is a lil' bit country and a lotta' bit comfort food. It's franken-flavors, classic dishes with a twist, and deep dives into food histories.
Booyah Buffet
1M ago
Roasted Pork Chops and Grapes This Roasted Pork Chops and Grapes recipe is perfect for cozy weeknights or special occasions. Juicy pork chops are seasoned with black pepper, thyme, and salt, then roasted alongside grapes and red onion that are tossed in balsamic vinegar for a sweet and savory finish. What You Need To Make ..read more
Booyah Buffet
1M ago
Blueberry Citrus Upside-Down Cake This Blueberry Citrus Upside-Down Cake is a new take on a vintage classic, swapping fresh blueberries for canned pineapple and balancing the whole thing with an electric, lemon tang. This cake comes together in no time and is perfect for any occasion, especially if blueberries are in season. What You Need ..read more
Booyah Buffet
3M ago
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers The perfect side dish for a light meal on a hot day, these Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers bring the classic, bright flavors of the mediterranean to your dinner table! It’s hot in the summer which means it’s time for fresh, cold salads full of vegetables and whole grains that only need a spritz ..read more
Booyah Buffet
1y ago
Parmesan Broccoli and Ham Salad
This Parmesan Broccoli and Ham salad packs a lot of punch for a recipe that only calls for a handful of ingredients. This is the perfect dish to accompany hot dogs, hamburgers, or even a big ol’ grilled steak. Parmesan, broccoli, ham, and more get tossed in a dressing made of sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and sugar! It’s SUPER flavorful and sure to be a hit at your next picnic.
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But there is something to be said about the type of foods we crave in the spring and summer. Gone are the days of stews and pot roasts; now is the ..read more
Booyah Buffet
2y ago
Potato Salad with Ranch Dressing and Eggs
A simple, uncomplicated recipe resulting in big, bold flavors, this Potato Salad with Ranch Dressing and Eggs recipe is a new take on a classic American comfort food.
Potato salad is one of, if not the most, customizable side dishes in the world.
You really can’t go wrong! Well, as long as you’re only cooking for your tastes—if you decided to add corn chips and caviar to the batch of potato salad you made for a potluck at work…be prepared to never be asked to make the potato salad again.
The sole purpose of this recipe is to impart more flavor in you ..read more
Booyah Buffet
2y ago
Colcannon Shepherd’s Pie — The Ultimate, Affordable, St. Patrick’s Day Meal.
A new take on two classic dishes, this Colcannon Shepherd’s Pie combines beef, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and a rich broth with a broiled mashed potato and cabbage topping resulting in one of the most hearty, comforting meals you can make!
One Last Hurrah for Wintertime Eats!
Shepherd’s Pie and Colcannon are both ridiculously hearty dishes—the definition of ‘stick to your ribs.’
So, what better way to celebrate the gradual ascent into springtime and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day, than to combine both dishes—one las ..read more
Booyah Buffet
2y ago
Garlic Lovers Steak and Black Bean Stew
This Garlic Lovers Steak and Black Bean Stew packs a lot of punch for a recipe that only calls for a handful of ingredients. This is the perfect dish to wake up the dinner table on weeknights. Steak and black beans flavored with TONS of garlic, simmered quickly in a diced tomato and green chilies base—simply delicious.
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The Meal Preppers Dream
Sometimes I really don’t want to worry about what I’m eating for the week. Not only that, I also don’t want to have to make a bunch of components for a meal. Not only those, I ALSO don’t want to do ..read more
Booyah Buffet
2y ago
Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast Chuck roast, onion, carrots, and celery all slow cooked in a delicious French onion sauce, this Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast is a hearty, flavor packed meal that comes together in no time!
The truth is…
I’m not a pot roast fan.
Most of the recipes I’ve tried are one note in flavor. It’s just beef flavored meat and vegetables and while that’s all fine and good, it leaves something to be desired for me.
But my husband LOVE pot roast!
So…I’m on a journey to create pot roast recipes that appeal to the BOTH of us. Recipes that bring me joy when my husband ..read more
Booyah Buffet
3y ago
Three Cheese Pasta Casserole with Ground Beef
Three Cheese Pasta Casserole with Ground Beef Three cheeses, seasoned ground beef, pasta, and a delicious tomato sauce, this three cheese pasta casserole with ground beef is hearty and delicious—and only requires a salad for a side. If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this is the recipe for you!
Happy Accidents in Aisle 5….
Okay, this was supposed to be a recipe for stuffed shells but when I pulled out the noodles……they were small, well—not large enough to stuff and not small enough for macaroni and cheese.
I’m a grocery store ..read more
Booyah Buffet
3y ago
Banana Pound Cake
If you’re looking for a new way to use up your ripe bananas, look no further than this Banana Pound Cake—it’s sweet, moist, and bursting with banana flavor.
The Riper the Bananas—
The quicker the scramble to make something with them before they turn completely to mush.
My original plan was to make my orange chocolate chip banana bread but I blinked and my bananas were already almost too ripe!
It’s right before the holidays so I’ve been in a “clean out the pantry” state of mind and so, not having the ingredients for the orange chocolate chip recipe—and not wanting to just ma ..read more