Side Dish

InstaPot Mac and Cheese

InstaPot Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese recipe is incredibly versatile. It can be made with pretty much any pasta as well as any kind of cheese. The cooking time will change depending on the type of pasta you choose, as well as how el dente you like […]

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 […]

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. […]

Rosemary Potatoes

Rosemary Potatoes

Ingredients 4 russet potatoes kosher salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chicken broth 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the potatoes and slice off the ends. Cut into […]

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 pound pasta, cooked […]

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients 4 baking potatoes, washed 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick salted butter 1/2 cup bacon bits 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions […]