Oven Baked

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups unbleached all-purpose Flour ½ cup milk 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and rinsed well. ¼ cup sugar, for topping Directions […]

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The cooking method is versatile here. If using a cast iron skillet, after searing the chicken, bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, then check temperature before serving. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°. If you are not using an oven […]

Beer and Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

Beer and Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup brown ale 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 375°F. […]

Creme Brûlée

Creme Brûlée

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream (light cream or half and half is acceptable, custard will be thinner) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 5 egg yolks ½ cup sugar, plus 4 teaspoons for topping Directions Heat oven to 325°F. In a saucepan, combine cream […]

Au Gratin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Take note of the cooking time for this recipe you can put aside the time. The thinner you cut the potatoes, the quicker the potatoes will cook. A mandolin slicer works great here. If you have a meat cutter, it’s even quicker and easier to […]

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

This is a terrific baked mac and cheese recipe. I have tried many in the past, but nothing comes close to being as good as this one. The recipe calls for cheddar and mozzarella, but feel free to use other cheeses. I almost always use […]

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. […]

Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Casserole

Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup salsa verde 2 tablespoons jalapeños, chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat […]

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Ingredients 3 pork chops 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 6 garlic cloves, minced Directions Mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic and pour over pork loin chops, marinate in refrigerator all day. Preheat oven to 350°, and put chops in baking dish or cast iron […]

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper 2 bay leaves Directions Put chicken in baking dish and sprinkle with seasonings. Cover with foil and bake […]