Appetizers

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients for butter topping 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Ingredients for sandwiches 1 12-count package Hawaiian rolls 12 slices baked honey ham, sliced thinly 9 slices cheddar cheese 9 slices Swiss cheese Directions for butter topping In a small bowl, […]

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

Who doesn’t love a good Pico de Gallo?  This pico is amazing on so many of my Mexican dishes. You can choose how large you want the tomatoes and onions. I prefer to have the onions diced fairly small and the tomatoes chopped a little larger. […]

Canned Pickled Okra

Canned Pickled Okra

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds okra 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 3 teaspoons dried dill 2 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt Directions Divide the okra evenly between 3 (1 pint) jars. Place 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and a teaspoon […]

Cream Cheese Rangoons

Cream Cheese Rangoons

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar Small square wonton shells (or spring rolls shells) Directions Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar thoroughly.  Put 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese into each wonton, fold, and deep fry at 350°. I also make these with the […]

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce Directions Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. This is a fantastic dipping sauce for the […]

Cheddar Fathead Crackers

Cheddar Fathead Crackers

Ingredients: 6 ounces shredded cheddar  3 ounces almond meal/flour 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Mix the cheese and almond flour in a microwaveable bowl. Add the cream cheese. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir then microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds. Add the egg and salt, mix gently. […]

Canned Salsa

Canned Salsa

Ingredients 40 Roma tomatoes 1 1/2 pounds sweet onions 1 green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed 5 jalapeños, stems removed 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup lime juice 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons dried cilantro Directions Prepare tomatoes by putting a small […]

Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles

Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles

Ingredients 8-10 small pickling cucumbers (about 3 pounds) 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups  water 2 tablespoons pickling salt 4 heads fresh dill or 4 teaspoons dill seeds 4 small cloves garlic Directions Cut a thin slice from the ends of each cucumber Meanwhile, combine […]

Keto Fried Eggplant

Keto Fried Eggplant

Ingredients 3/4 cup almond flour, about 3 ounces 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 ounces 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or other seasoning of your choice Salt and pepper, to taste 3 eggs Directions Peel and slice eggplant, cover with salt, and let […]

Keto Sausage Balls

Keto Sausage Balls

Ingredients 1 pound breakfast sausage 1 egg 1 cup almond flour 8 ounces cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 350° Add egg, salt, and baking powder to a bowl and beat […]