SIMPLY PERFECT EASY STEAK BUTTER

INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons butter softened 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley minced 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest   INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl, using a fork, mash together softened butter, garlic, minced parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Apply a rounded tablespoon to the … Read more

PIZZA BURGERS

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef ½ lb. ground sausage bulk or Italian 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms thickly sliced ½ yellow onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon marjoram 3 cups marinara kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 6 English Muffins 2 ounces pepperoni diced 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese … Read more

NO KNEAD BREAD

INGREDIENTS 3 cups bread flour or all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 1/2 cups warm water 110 degrees   INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and sea salt. Slowly pour in the warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until well … Read more

FRIED EGG SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS White bread or sourdough bread White American cheese slices Yellow American cheese slices Sweet Ham deli sliced Large Eggs Melted Butter kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper   INSTRUCTIONS Place one slice of white American on one side of the bread and place one slice of yellow American on the opposite slice. Top … Read more

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