Appetizers

Classic Sausage Balls

Classic Sausage Balls

Ingredients 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded  1 pound ground pork sausage  2 cups biscuit baking mix  1 tablespoons freeze dried chives  1/4 cup milk Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, then form into 1- 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven […]

Baked Pretzel Bites

Baked Pretzel Bites

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F-110°F) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3 ounces salted butter, melted 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup baking soda (for boiling the pretzels) 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon cold water coarse sea salt or coarse kosher […]

Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup beer 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. […]

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 […]

Fried Jalapeño Popper Balls

Fried Jalapeño Popper Balls

Ingredients Poppers 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, 4 ounces white cheddar, shredded 2 – 3 jalapenos, chopped finely 1 tablespoon hot sauce Ingredients Poppers Coating 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Directions Place all the popper ingredients in a bowl and mix […]

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups ketchup 3/4 cup grape jelly 16-24 ounces frozen meatballs Directions Mix grape jelly and ketchup in crockpot and then add meatballs and stir. Cook on low 4-6 hours.

Welsh Rarebit

Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread, sliced thick 2 tablespoons salted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup dark ale, room temperature 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard powder 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated Directions Toast the bread on both sides under broiler […]

Crockpot Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Crockpot Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Ingredients 2 pounds green peanuts (raw if you can’t find green) 3 jalapeños, chopped 1/3 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons creole or cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon garlic powder 10 cups water Directions Place peanuts in a 6-quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients, then give it a good stir. Cover and […]

Bacon and Cheddar Scones

Bacon and Cheddar Scones

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons cold butter 1 cup coarsely grated or diced cheddar cheese 1/3 cup snipped fresh chives or finely diced scallion tops 1/2 pound bacon, cooked, cooled, and crumbled […]

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 […]