I had a hankering for jalapeno cheese dip, so I made this up on the fly. It was SOOOOO good! Trish was kind enough to stop by with some of her Cheddar Green Onion Biscuits, cut into strips that were perfect for dipping. I fried up some fresh tortilla chips too, and this dip was … Continue reading
Prep time: just a few minutes Wait time: at least 1 hour Makes: about 1 1/3 cup. Just in time for your Superbowl eats! This simple recipe makes a restaurant style ranch dressing for salad dressing or dip. You can add a few extra tablespoons of buttermilk to make the dip thinner, or extra sour … Continue reading
The mix of limes, cilantro, jalapeno, tomatillos and spices added to this chicken will make excellent chicken burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos… the possibilities are endless (and super tasty)! You can use one small whole chicken, or if you like specific parts, use those instead. Dark meat holds the flavor very well. In this instance, I … Continue reading
Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Anyone who has recently hosted a holiday party probably has an abundance of leftovers in their refrigerator. The tastiest was to burn through those leftovers? Make soup! This recipe uses up leftover ham, leftovers from your vegetable tray, leftover cheese from your cheese tray, any leftover stock, … Continue reading
Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes Wait time: 30 minutes Post cook time: 2 minutes Homemade cranberry sauce may very well be the single easiest thing I make for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. I started making this about 13 years ago, and time after time after time, it is requested for holidays. Always offer … Continue reading
White Pizza with Ricotta & Feta Prep time: varies 7-15 minutes Cook time: varies – 12-18 minutes at 450 Makes: 1 medium sized pizza Our favorite pizza place in Northern California is a place called Napoli (located in Vallejo, Benicia & Vacaville). Their crust is perfection and they don’t skimp on toppings. A recent menu … Continue reading
Prep time: 10 minutes or less Cook time: None This incredibly easy dip ditches the normally required packet of onion soup mix for ingredients that you probably have in your spice cabinet already. You can up the flavor of the dip by adding parmesan cheese. Serve it with crackers, chips, or as a dip … Continue reading
Serves: 4 Time: 30-40 minutes This is a tasty change up from your basic Spaghetti night. A splatter screen is highly recommended! Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 carrot, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or finely grated 2 Tbs double concentrated tomato paste 1 Tbs flour 1 cup tomato … Continue reading
A recipe title inspired by “Lunch-lady Land”, an Adam Sandler song/comedy from back when I was a teenager. Homemade sloppy joes are easy, budget friendly – and kids love them! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (try pork or turkey too) browned & drained 1 medium onion, finely diced 1-2 tbs butter 1 16 oz can … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite “30 minutes or less” meals. Use kielbasa, smoked sausage or even some Lil’ Smokies. My family loves this dish, and I make it year round. Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs vegetable oil 1 12-16 oz. kielbasa sliced into discs 2 cups cooked rice 1/2 small onion, sliced into thin strips 1 bell … Continue reading
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