Author: Tammy Gibbins

From Scratch Chicken and Dumplings

From Scratch Chicken and Dumplings

Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 cup diced onion 1 cup thinly sliced carrot 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves Dumpling Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose […]

Low Country Foil

Low Country Foil

Ingredients 1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined 2 ears of corn on the cob, husked 1/2 pound andouille sausage 1 pound baby red potatoes  3 tablespoons old bay seasoning salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon minced garlic juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving 3 tablespoons butter melted + 1/2 cup, divided Directions Chop corn into thirds, then […]

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar  1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes Directions Preheat the oven to […]

Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole milk 4 ounces dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk and transfer to stovetop over medium-low heat and whisk ingredients together. Whisk ingredients frequently […]

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced thick 2 teaspoons salt  1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions Place the peeled and sliced potatoes into the bottom of the instant pot. Add a cup and a half of water and 1 teaspoon of salt (the second teaspoon goes […]

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients 7 ounces elbow macaroni 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) […]

Egg Salad

Egg Salad

Ingredients 12 eggs 1 1/2 cups mayo 1 teaspoon baking soda Salt and pepper to taste Directions Add baking soda and eggs to a large pan of cold water. Turn heat on high and once it is boiling, boil for 10 minutes. Immediately empty hot […]

Deep Fried Jalapeño Poppers

Deep Fried Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, softened  1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk  1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs Directions In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar […]

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large bananas, mashed 3/4 cup white sugar  1 egg 1/3 cup butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray, or use paper liners. […]

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 2 1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese 3 jalapeños, one sliced, two chopped 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 cups warm water (105°F – 110°F) 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast olive oil Directions In a large bowl, […]