Author: Tammy Gibbins

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is super easy and incredibly delicious. Several of the ingredients are not staples in most households, so an International store visit might be necessary. I usually make this roast with a side of lo-mein (minus the pork) and then use the leftovers for pork […]

Goulash

Goulash

My husband, Brian, grew up with his dad making this, although apparently they called it slop. Over the years I have either gathered recipes from my mother in law if she had them, or tried to recreate recipes from my husband’s youth based on what […]

Mexican Casserole with Beef

Mexican Casserole with Beef

This was one of the recipes that my husband brought with him into the marriage, and it’s been a favorite of many family members for years. I have changed it up some, the original recipe was yummy, but wasn’t done in layers and the Doritos […]

Unstuffed Green Peppers

Unstuffed Green Peppers

This recipe is just like stuffed green peppers, but even better! Make sure you bake it for at least an hour to make sure that the rice gets cooked thoroughly. The extra juice from the petite tomatoes makes this recipe not need extra water. If […]

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

This recipe is extremely versatile when it comes to the vegetables. Sometimes I use more bamboo shoots, sometimes more or less bean sprouts, or more or less carrots. I’ve also used canned bean sprouts when fresh weren’t available. I also buy the ‘matchstick’ carrots in […]

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

This recipe is a lot like the orange chicken you get in a local Chinese restaurant. I have found with cooking Chinese, the main ingredient for the ‘sour’ taste in so many dishes is rice wine vinegar. My recipe has a little less of that […]

Jack Daniel’s Mac and Cheese

Jack Daniel’s Mac and Cheese

Ingredients ½ teaspoon kosher salt 12 oz thick sliced bacon, uncooked 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter ½ Cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey ½ Cup chicken broth ¼ Cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon New Mexico chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon crushed […]

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients for butter topping 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Ingredients for sandwiches 1 12-count package Hawaiian rolls 12 slices baked honey ham, sliced thinly 9 slices cheddar cheese 9 slices Swiss cheese Directions for butter topping In a small bowl, […]

Jalapeño Hassleback Chicken

Jalapeño Hassleback Chicken

Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 6 Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon pepper 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Sliced cheddar cheese Thinly cut bacon, cooked until crisp and cut into […]

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups unbleached all-purpose Flour ½ cup milk 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and rinsed well. ¼ cup sugar, for topping Directions […]