Author: Tammy Gibbins

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Ingredients 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon dried chives 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.

Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk  2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided Directions Preheat oven to 375°F and line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners. In large bowl, whisk together oil, […]

Stove Top Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Stove Top Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1⁄4 cup butter 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Directions Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and […]

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 tablespoon bacon grease or Vegetable oil 1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Directions Set aside 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and […]

Pepper Gravy

Pepper Gravy

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 1/2 cups milk Directions Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan and then whisk in flour and pepper. Then, while continuously whisking  stir in salt and […]

White American and Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White American and Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1 pound small pasta shells 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 8 ounces sliced white American cheese from the deli counter, cut into thin strips 8 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar, shredded 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Prepare pasta according to package directions. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour […]

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

This is a great item to bring to a teacher luncheon, potluck, etc. If you want to shake it up a bit, you could also add black olives, or tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, or Parmesan cheese. Ingredients 1-12 ounce tri-color rotini pasta 3/4 – 1 […]

InstaPot Rosemary New Potatoes

InstaPot Rosemary New Potatoes

Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried 3/4 teaspoon (or to taste) Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) pepper, fresh ground 3/4 cup chicken broth Directions Press Sauté to preheat the cooker. When the word “hot” appears, add […]

Fried Green Beans

Fried Green Beans

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 cups vegetable oil Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook beans in boiling water until bright green, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer green beans […]

Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup orzo pasta 1/2 cup diced white onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups chicken broth Directions Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. […]