ZUPPA TOSCANA

INGREDIENTS 8 slices bacon chopped 1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage 1 small onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks 6 cups chicken broth ½ bunch kale destemmed and torn into bite-size pieces about 4 cups 1 cup heavy cream 1-2 pinches crushed red … Read more

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/4 cup finely minced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Meatball Gravy 1/4 cup butter 1 medium yellow onion quartered and … Read more

PECAN SANDIES

INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted butter softened ¼ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans reserve ½ cup   INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a stand … Read more

ARTICHOKE DIP

INGREDIENTS 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic minced 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a … Read more

TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS 6 medium to large potatoes russet or gold 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup sour cream ½ cup whole or 2% milk ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack 8 slices bacon cooked … Read more

Applesauce Muffins

INGREDIENTS 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 ⅓ cups all natural unsweetened applesauce ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup chopped walnuts   … Read more

Creamy White Sauces Recipe

    Mushroom sauce: In a pan, melts butter and sauté the onions. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Then sprinkle the flour and mix well. Pour the beef broth. Mix till combined and let it boils. Keep stirring till creamy.   Alfredo Sauce: In a pan, melts the butter and saute the … Read more

Crock Pot Northern Beans & Ham

INGREDIENTS: 1 – 16 oz package package dried northern beans 2 – 3 meaty ham hocks, shank or use a meaty ham bone (about 1 1/2 lbs) 1 – small onion, diced water, enough to cover beans 1 – packet Goya ham flavored concentrate, optional but so good 1 – bay leaf salt & pepper … Read more

Smothered Pork Chops

Six thick-cut loin pork chops that are boneless Two and a half teaspoons of paprika Salt, 1 tablespoon, and garlic powder, 1 tablespoon *Pepper, one tablespoon Powdered onion, 2 tablespoons 1.5 teaspoons of dried oregano thyme, dry, 1 tbsp 1/2 teaspoon of adobo Two minced garlic cloves and one big sliced onion 1/4 tablespoon of … Read more

ultimate vinegar crispy fries

The ideal recipe for french fries has finally been found! This recipe for hot chips is based on an innovative technique from the renowned Kenji López-Alt’s The Food Lab; the chips retain their crispiness even after they cool. Even in upscale bistros, you won’t often find fries this delicious!   When you make homemade fries … Read more