Author: Tammy Gibbins

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper paprika Directions Place eggs in a large saucepan with one teaspoon of baking soda (helps the eggs peel easier), bring to a boil, and then boil eggs for […]

Curried Pork Chops

Curried Pork Chops

Ingredients 4 pork chops Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream Directions Pat chops dry; season with salt and pepper. Melt […]

White Rice

White Rice

All my life I learned to cook rice with a water to rice ratio of 2:1, until this recipe.  To get the consistency of Asian rice like you get in a restaurant, this recipe is the way to go. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 2 […]

Bacon, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 pound large mushrooms 2 small onions – thinly sliced 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons garlic – minced 4 Slices thick cut bacon – cooked crisp and crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese – softened 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated […]

Super Easy Chili

Super Easy Chili

This is a really easy and tasty chili recipe. This is what I made when my kids were young and not everyone was fond of spicy foods. If you are looking for something a little more hearty, this might be a better chili recipe for […]

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 1 cup  packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Directions 1. Cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat […]

Cinnamon Almonds

Cinnamon Almonds

Ingredients 1 pound raw nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts) 1 egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon water 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 250°F. Prep a large baking pan with a large sheet of parchment paper […]

Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Ingredients Filling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream, divided 2 cups milk Ingredients Topping 1 cup […]

Chocolate Chip Bread

Chocolate Chip Bread

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In large mixing bowl, cream together first three ingredients. In smaller bowl sift together flour, soda and salt. Gradually add to […]

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Ingredients 12 ounces chicken, cubed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons butter Directions Combine all ingredients (except butter) and marinate in fridge for 4-5 hours. Cook […]