Side Dish

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 2 cups Colby-jack or Mexican blend cheese, shredded 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1⁄4 cup bacon crumbles, cooked 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 12 – large fresh jalapeño peppers (about 1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and […]

Fried Eggplant

Fried Eggplant

Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable, coconut) 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups dry Italian bread crumbs Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. […]

Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet Potato Souffle

Souffle Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 5 medium sweet potatoes 2 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk Pinch of salt Topping Ingredients 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, […]

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 8 ounces tri-colored Rotini 1/4 cup Italian dressing 3 ounces sliced black olives (1/2 small can) 2 ounces mini pepperoni slices Directions Boil pasta, drain and rinse until cool. Add other ingredients and mix. Stir before serving.

Sauteed Squash

Sauteed Squash

Ingredients 1 pound Zucchini/Yellow Squash 3 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tbsp butter Directions Melt butter on low heat in skillet, slice squash in thin discs and add to pan with 2 tablespoons butter. All of the seasonings are to taste, […]

Garlic Mushrooms

Garlic Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Directions Preheat the oven to 425°. Toss the mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil in a […]

Sauteed Cabbage

Sauteed Cabbage

Ingredients Head of green cabbage sliced thin 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions Melt butter with oil in skillet, add cabbage and sauté on medium heat about 5 minutes, turning constantly. You can add salt and pepper to taste […]

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 […]

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 […]