sunday Dinners & family RECIPES
DAD'S SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
olive oil
2 large cans of tomato sauce
2 small cans of tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 pound sausage
homemade meatballs (see recipe)
1 tablespoon garlic
basil
oregano
pasta of choice
parmesan cheese
garlic bread
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. Add raw sausage, onion, pepper, mushrooms, and garlic to skillet with olive oil. Prepare homemade meatballs. Open all tomato cans and place in crock pot or large pot. Add basil and oregano. Remove partially cooked sausage from skillet and slice on cutting board. Put back in skillet to finish cooking. Once sausage and veggies are cooked, add to pot. Remove meatballs from oven and add to pot. Simmer on low for hours in pot or crock pot.
Boil water and cook pasta of choice. Serve with garlic bread and parmesan cheese.
homemade meatballs
INGREDIENTS
1.3 lbs. of ground hamburg (85% lean)
1.3 lbs. of ground pork
1 cup of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese (large pieces)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup parsley
salt & pepper
Italian seasoning
basil
olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400. In large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except olive oil. Mix ingredients until combined.
Scoop 3 ounce portions (for regular meatballs) or 1 ounce portion (for soup meatballs) of the mixture and form into loose balls. Do not pack tightly. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Brush meatballs with olive oil. Bake meatballs for 24 minutes, flipping them over at 12 minutes.
Add meatballs to a pot of Dad’s sauce and simmer for hours before serving, or add to Italian Wedding Soup recipe.
steak, mashed & Garlicky spinach
INGREDIENTS
steak
(We recommend filet mignon/tenderloin, sirloin strip, or rib eye.)
olive oil
butter
salt & pepper
camp mix
(See sides for potatoes and spinach recipes.)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. Preheat cast iron skillet with olive oil on medium high heat until the oil starts to smoke.
Sprinkle a lot of salt and pepper on top and bottom of steak to make a crust and add some camp mix too.
Place steak in center of hot skillet. Set the timer for 2-1/2 minutes. Flip the steak. Set the timer for 2-1/2 minutes. Put a pat of butter on the top center of each piece of steak.
Insert meat thermometer into the center of steak filets (in the coolest spot). Place skillet in oven, leaving temperature gauge on meat thermometer outside oven.
Remove the skillet when it reaches 125 degrees for medium-rare. Leave it in about 5 minutes longer for medium. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Spoon roast
INGREDIENTS
3 pound spoon roast (also called top sirloin)
gravy master
olive oil
salt & pepper
camp mix
carrots
potatoes
brown gravy (packet)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425. Put roast in the pan and rub on all sides with olive oil and gravy master. Sprinkle all sides with salt, pepper, and camp mix.
Chop carrots and potatoes and parboil until tender. Add carrots and potatoes to pan around beef.
Place pan with beef, potatoes, and carrots in oven at 425 and cook for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 225 and cook until the internal temperature is 135 degrees (about 45 to 1 hour per pound).
Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Make brown gravy according to packet directions.
TUSCAN CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
5 pieces thin chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup light or heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
garlic powder
Italian seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup spinach
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
pasta of choice
DIRECTIONS
Add olive oil to large skillet and cook chicken on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
Add cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until it starts to thicken. Add spinach and sundried tomatoes and let it simmer until spinach starts to wilt. Add chicken back to pan.
Serve over pasta.
haddock &
seafood stuffing
INGREDIENTS
1 pound haddock per two people
seafood stuffing
butter
lemon
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Place haddock flat on tin foil covered cookie sheet or pan. Cover with seafood stuffing and pats of butter across top of stuffing.
Bake for about 30 minutes until haddock is flaky. Serve with a squeeze of lemon on each piece.
short ribs
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 pounds boneless short ribs
salt & pepper
1 onion
3 stalks celery
3 carrots
3 cloves garlic
small can tomato paste
1 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
oregano
mashed potatoes or egg noodles
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Season meat with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven or pot on medium-high heat. Brown meat for 5-6 minutes on each side. Transfer meat to plate and set aside.
Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to pot and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and wine. Bring to boil, then lower heat to medium for about 10 minutes.
Add 3 cups of beef broth and stir. Transfer meat back to pot and add bay leaves and oregano. Cook for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until ribs are falling apart tender.
Take out of oven and let cool a bit. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Shepherd's Pie
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds hamburg
one yellow onion, chopped
2 cans corn or 3 cups fresh corn (cooked)
2 cans carrots or 3 cups sliced carrots (cooked)
mashed potatoes for top
1/4 cup gravy master
2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. Cook hamburg in skillet with onion. Drain. Add gravy master to taste. (We add a lot.) Add a little bit of water and flour or cornstarch to thicken.
Spread hamburg mixture in pan and top with corn and carrots. Spread mashed potatoes over the top.
Bake for about 30 minutes until hot throughout.
chicken pot pie
INGREDIENTS
1 rotisserie chicken or 4 cooked chicken breasts
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1 chopped onion
1-3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
5 carrots
3 potatoes (cut into small cubes)
salt & pepper
2 pie crusts (premade)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 425. Chop carrots and potatoes into bite size pieces. Boil carrots and potatoes in saucepan until tender. Drain.
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour, onion, salt & pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute. Stir in chicken, carrots, and potatoes.
Place bottom crust in pie pan. Pour chicken mixture over crust and cover with second crust, pinching two crusts together at edges. Poke holes in top crust with fork.
Bake on cookie sheet (to catch drips) about 35 minutes until crust is golden brown.
beef stew
INGREDIENTS
2 packs of beef stew seasoning mix
2 pounds sirloin tips or stew beef (cut into small chunks)
5-6 red potatoes
5 stalks celery
5 carrots
1 onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
flour
olive oil
5 cups water
cornstarch (optional to thicken)
other spices as you choose
can make in crock pot or big pot
DIRECTIONS
Coat beef with flour and cook in pan (or skillet if using crock pot) in oil until browned on the outside. Add seasoning mix, garlic, water, and veggies to crock pot or bring to boil in other pot.
Cook for 6-8 hours on low in crock pot. If using another pot, simmer on medium-low for 2 hours or cook covered in oven on 325 for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
chicken scallopini
INGREDIENTS
4-5 thin chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper
2 lemons
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons oil
1 onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1-1/4 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup light cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Italian seasoning
parsley
DIRECTIONS
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt & pepper. Squeeze the juice of half of a lemon over the chicken filets. Add flour to shallow bowl and dredge each filet in flour.
Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry chicken until golden on each side and cooked through. Transfer to plate.
Add onion and garlic to pan and fry until onion is translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add broth, salt & pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. Add in cream and bring sauce to simmer for 5 minutes until it begins to thicken. Can add cornstarch to thicken further. (Mix cornstarch with hot water or a bit of hot broth in cup and then add mixture to pan.) Pour in juice of the other half of the lemon and simmer for another minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and add chicken. Serve over pasta.
Salmon with dill topping
INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound of salmon per person/serving
mayo
dill
lemon
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to broil. Cover cookie sheet or pan with tin foil. Spread out salmon filets and cover with layer of mayo. Sprinkle dill over top.
Broil until top is golden brown and salmon is cooked through center.
Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze lemon on top.
Turkey dinner
INGREDIENTS
15-20 pound turkey
melted stick of butter (can melt in oven)
salt & pepper
camp mix
(See sides for potatoes, bread stuffing, and carrots & parsnips.)
Serve with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy made from packet.
DIRECTIONS
If turkey is frozen, place frozen turkey in the fridge 4-5 days before cooking. Remove turkey from fridge 2 hours before cooking.
Preheat oven to 350. Remove neck and giblets (gross). Place turkey in roasting pan. Cover turkey with melted butter then salt, pepper, and camp mix.
Place in oven for 3-1/2 to 4 hours until internal temp is 160 at thickest part of the breast.
Remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes. Serve with turkey gravy, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and carrots and parsnips.
lasagna
INGREDIENTS
2 jars good sauce
1 box lasagna noodles (can use no boil or boil the noodles)
container ricotta cheese
container mascarpone cheese
1 pound hamburg
4 sausages
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 onion (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. Boil noodles (or use no boil). Add layer of sauce to bottom of 9x13 pan. Layer noodles on top of sauce.
Mix ricotta and mascarpone in large bowl with egg. Layer cheese on top of noodles. To spread more easily, put large spoonfuls of the cheese mixture on noodles (about four per noodle), then spread.
Saute hamburg (with chopped onion if you choose) until cooked. Mix one jar of sauce in with hamburg. Bake sausage in oven until cooked or cut open casings and push out sausage meat into pan to saute as crumbles. Add layer of mixed sauce and hamburg on top of cheese and mix in sauteed sausage or add slices to pan.
Top with another layer of noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce/meat mixture. Put a final noodle layer on top and add a layer of sauce and then mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover with tin foil and bake 50-60 minutes covered, then 10+ more uncovered if using no boil noodles. If noodles are boiled, bake at 350 for about 40 minutes until bubbly and hot. Yum!
lemon butter pasta
INGREDIENTS
6 tsp. butter
olive oil
1 box linguini or fettuccine
spinach
chicken (rotisserie is best for this)
garlic
lemon
parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Boil pasta until done and drain. Keep pasta in hot pan and turn the burner down to medium-low. Add the butter and drizzle of olive oil. Stir until butter is melted. Add chicken and spinach and as much fresh lemon juice, garlic, cheese, salt & pepper as you like. Stir until spinach is wilted and dish is hot through.
Serve with extra lemon, cheese, salt & pepper on the side.
For leftovers, add a bit more butter or oil when heating.
roasted whole chicken
INGREDIENTS
6 pound chicken
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp chives
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp rosemary
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove giblets from chicken. Rinse and pat the chicken dry.
Melt butter in a bowl and add spices. Mix together, then rub butter mixture all over the outside of the chicken. Top with additional salt & pepper.
Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
chicken parmesan
INGREDIENTS
chicken breasts
good sauce
1 egg
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
olive oil
shredded mozzarella cheese
shredded parmesan or asiago cheese
pasta of choice
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in skillet on medium. Whisk egg with fork in one shallow bowl. Put breadcrumbs in a second shallow bowl. Dredge each chicken breast in egg and then breadcrumbs then place in skillet (can put as many breasts in skillet as will fit).
Cook chicken until golden brown on one side then flip until golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat and place in baking pan lined with sauce. Cover all breasts with more sauce and both mozzarella and parmesan or asiago cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through. Serve over pasta (can add extra sauce).
Panzanella
INGREDIENTS
1 large cucumber
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes (cut in quarters)
1/2 medium red onion (chopped)
1 small jar capers
1 cup arugula
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1 pound cooked shrimp
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 cloves minced garlic
I loaf of crusty bread cubed
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400. Place cubed bread on a sheet pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake cubes for 8 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, onion, capers, and croutons.
Whisk together the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add remainder of olive oil (3/4 cup) and whisk. Pour the mixture over ingredients in large bowl and stir lightly. Add the arugula and shrimp and mix again.
HawAiian chicken skewers
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp simple syrup
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp hot sauce (your favorite)
2 cloves garlic or minced garlic
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb chicken breast (cubed)
2 cups fresh pineapple (cubed)
1 red onion (cut into squares)
1 green pepper (cut into squares)
2 cups instant white rice
wooden skewers
DIRECTIONS
In large bowl, mix pineapple juice, olive oil, soy sauce, simple syrup, ketchup, hot sauce, ginger, and salt to form marinade and sauce. Transfer 1/2 of the mixture to a separate bowl and set aside. Marinate cubed chicken in remaining marinade for several hours.
Skewer marinated chicken, pineapple, pepper, and onion on wooden skewers, alternating on skewer. Grill skewers until chicken is cooked through. Boil rice. Serve skewers with white rice and extra sauce to make rice bowls.
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS
INGREDIENTS
8 large sea scallops (4 each person)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloved of minced garlic
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat butter and olive oil in skillet on high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper on scallops and add to pan, searing for one minute on each side.
Remove pan from heat and add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds more.
BEEF BOURguIGNON
INGREDIENTS
2-1/2 pound chuck roast cut into 1" cubes
3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked
1 pound carrots cut in chunks
2 large yellow onions, cut in 1/4" strips
2 cloves chopped garlic
10 ounces pearl onions
1 bottle red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 pounds sliced mushrooms
3 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
parsley
(for bread)
sliced sourdough bread
2 cloves chopped garlic
oil
DIRECTIONS
Cook bacon in Dutch oven or large pan on medium in olive oil and remove once cooked. Cut beef and pat dry. ​Season beef with sea salt & pepper. Brown in pan and remove. Cook carrots and cook in covered pan for 30 ​minutes until tender. Add garlic and stir for one minute. Add bacon, beef, and bottle of wine. Add beef broth ​(should cover meat), thyme, and tomato paste. Stir and bring to simmer.
Cover and cook in 250 degree oven for 1-1/4 hours until meat and vegetables are very tender. Saute mushrooms ​in skillet. Remove pan from oven and add pearl onions and mushrooms. Combine flour and butter and add to ​stew to thicken. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer.
Slice bread and top with oil and roasted garlic. Bake in hot oven or broil for 2 minutes. Cut each piece of bread ​into fourths. Serve each stew bowl with four small pieces of bread.
cheesesteaks
INGREDIENTS
40 ounces of sirloin steak, sliced thin
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp butter
1 green pepper, sliced into small strips
1 yellow onion, sliced
8 ounces diced mushrooms
2 tsp garlic
salt & pepper
1/2 pound provolone cheese
Cheese Wiz (optional)
sub rolls
DIRECTIONS
Saute vegetables in olive oil on medium heat until soft. Remove vegetables from pan.
Add butter to pan and saute steak over medium heat until desired level of brown. Add veggies back to pan and mix with steak.
Spread butter on insides of sub rolls and toast in oven for 5 minutes. Remove rolls and add a large scoop of steak and veggie mixture to each. Top with Cheese Wiz and provolone cheese and return to oven until heated through. Serve!
tacos & fajitas
INGREDIENTS
hamburg
taco seasoning (cheesy)
lettuce
cheese
tomatoes
taco shells
chicken
red pepper
onion
fajita mix
olive oil
fajita rounds
salsa
sour cream
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in saute pan until hot. Add chopped red pepper and onion and saute until soft and browned. Add chicken and fajita mix.
Saute hamburg in pan until cooked. Drain fat. Stir taco seasoning into meat.
Assemble fajitas and tacos with other ingredients and serve with salsa and sour cream as you wish.
beef tips with onion & mushroom gravy
INGREDIENTS
h yellow onion, sliced thin
8 ounces baby bella bushrooms, sliced
3 tsp butter
1 pound steak tips
2 tbsp flour
1/4 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
salt & pepper
bag of wide egg noodles
DIRECTIONS
HSaute onions and mushrooms in skillet on medium heat with butter until soft. Add beef and 2 tbsp of flour until outside of beef is brown.
Add wine, 1 cup of beef broth, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to pan and simmer.
Whisk 2 tbsp of flour with 1 cup of beef broth and add to skillet. Lower heat to medium-low, add spices, and mix.
Boil egg noodles on the side and serve beef mixture over noodles.
chicken a la king
INGREDIENTS
4 skinless breasts of chicken
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp rosemary
3 tsp parsley
2 tsp
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp thyme
1/4 cup white wine
2-4 tsp corn starch
DIRECTIONS
Place chicken in crock pot and cover with all other ingredients. Cook for 8 hours on low. Thicken with corn starch mixed with cold water.
baby back pork ribs
INGREDIENTS
full rack pork ribs
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
favorite barbeque sauce
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 250. Remove membrane from underside of ribs. Rinse and pat dry. Mix all dry ingredients in bowl to create a rub. Generously rub spices on all sides of ribs.
Cook ribs in oven for 3 hours. Remove from oven and cover with barbeque sauce on all sides. Grill on high heat for 5 minutes each side.
Italian noodles
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces pappardelle noodles
olive oil
4 Italian sausage links
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
parsley
basil
Italian seasoning
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Boil noodles until cooked and set aside. Take sausage out of casing and cook in skillet. Set sausage ​aside. Cook onion and peppers in skillet with olive oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds ​more. In large pot, combine sausage, veggies, wine, diced tomatoes, spices and noodles, and mix until ​well combined. Heat until hot and serve.
lemon thyme chicken
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breasts
olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups leeks, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup chicken stock
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat in ​skillet for about 5 minutes each side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Heat butter in skillet and saute onion and leeks for 7 minutes. Add garlic, chicken stock, and wine and ​simmer for 5 more minutes. Whisk in cream and lemon juice. Add chicken back to pan and nestle ​lemon slice around chicken. Top with salt & pepper and thyme.
bolognese
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots
2 celery stalks
3 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 tsp onion powder
1-1/2 pounds hamburg
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
1 cup white wine
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
2/3 cup whole milk
1 parmesan cheese rind
dash heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Cut carrots and celery into chunks and chop them on low in food processor. Saute onion, carrots, and ​celery over medium heat with butter and olive oil until softened. Add meat, roasted garlic, onion ​powder, salt & pepper. Stir and cook until meat is fully cooked. Add wine and let reduce slightly. Add ​tomatoes, paste, milk and cheese rind. Simmer (for several hours). Serve over fusili pasta.
vegetable lasagna
INGREDIENTS
1 package lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 egg
two jars good sauce (or homemade sauce)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 zucchini
1 red pepper
mushrooms
matchstick carrots
(could use spinach and summer squash as well or combination of any)
2 cups mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large baking pan with sauce. Boil noodles (or use no boil noodles) ​and create bottom layer of noodles on top of sauce. Mix ricotta, mascarpone, and egg in large bowl. ​Spread cheese mixture to create layer on top of noodles.
Saute diced vegetables in olive oil until veggies are tender. Layer vegetables on top of cheese. Top with ​sauce layer. Repeat with layer of noodles, cheese mixture, veggies and sauce. Top with layer of noodles, ​sauce, and mozzerella cheese.
Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
APPS, SOUPS, & SIDES
Mussels in wine & butter
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves (3 scoops minced)
1 cup white wine
1 pound mussels
salt & pepper
crusty bread
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until translucent.
Add wine and mussels. Stir and cover the pot for 8-10 minutes. Discard and unopen mussels. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with warmed and crusty bread.
homemade Mac & cheese
INGREDIENTS
1 box elbow macaroni or penne
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
milk or cream
block of extra sharp cheddar cheese
other cheese if desired
salt & pepper
breadcrumbs or toast cut into small squares
DIRECTIONS
Boil pasta until cooked. Drain.
In saucepan, heat soups, milk or cream, and cheese on medium heat until block of cheese is melted. Keep cutting the block of cheese into pieces to make it melt faster.
When mixture is hot and melted, add pasta and cheese mixture to pan and stir.
Top with breadcrumbs or squares of toast.
ham & cheese sliders
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup melted butter
1-1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon minced onion or onion powder
24 Hawaiian slider rolls
1 pound thinly slice ham
1 pound swiss cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, mix butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and onion.
Slice rolls in half. Place the bottom pieces of rolls into baking dish. Layer ham and swiss on bottom rolls and place top of rolls onto sandwiches.
Pour butter mixture evenly over rolls. Bake until rolls are lightly browned and cheese has melted (about 20 minutes). Serve.
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
INGREDIENTS
rotisserie chicken
6 cups chicken broth
5-6 stalks chopped celery
5-6 chopped carrots
1 chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tsp. butter
salt & pepper
minced garlic or garlic powder
celery salt
onion powder
parsley
1 box orecchiette pasta
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
Serve soups with crusty bread.
DIRECTIONS
Boil chicken broth. Saute celery, carrots, and onions in oil on medium heat until soft and browned. Add veggies to broth.
Add garlic and other spices and lower to a medium-low simmer. Add chicken, wine, and butter.
Once heated through, simmer on low. Boil pasta until cooked. Keep pasta on the side and add to individual bowlS.
HARVEST SALAD &
cIDEr Dijon vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces Little Leaf Baby Red & Green Leaf Lettuce
2 gala apples, chopped into bite size pieces
3 pieces of well-cooked, thick-cut bacon, chopped
5 ounces glazed pecans
5 ounces dried cranberries
5 ounces feta cheese crumbles
large lemon wedge
Dressing
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Place lettuce in large bowl. Put apple pieces in a sandwich bag and squeeze lemon over apples. Seal ​and shake to coat pieces with lemon. Add apples all other ingredients to bowl.
Mix dressing ingredients in jar and shake well. Shake again before serving.
Sausage tortellini soup
INGREDIENTS
1 pound Italian sausage
1 small onion
3 cloves minced garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cups spinach
1 bag frozen cheese tortellini
1 bag frozen meat tortellini
4 teaspoons butter
basil
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Take sausage out of casing and saute with onion.
Heat chicken broth, diced tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and spices in pot until bubbly. Add sausage, onion, and butter. Turn heat to medium low and simmer.
Cook tortellini and keep on side. Serve hot soup with tortellini in individual bowls.
corn, tomato, & cucumber salad
INGREDIENTS
8 ears of corn
2 pints grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
garlic powder
parsely
basil
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Boil corn until bright and cooked. Place ears standing up in bowl and cut kernels off in strips from top to bottom. Cut tomatoes in half and add to corn. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
Top with more salt & pepper before serving.
Cheddar Potato Leek Soup
INGREDIENTS
3 medium potatoes (or more if smaller)
2 cups chicken broth
2 leek stalks
1-1/2 cup milk
1 cup sharp chedder cheese
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cut potatoes into small-medium pieces. Heat chicken broth and potatoes to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat so it bubbles gently and cook until potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat and break potatoes into smaller pieces with fork. Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and leeks. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot and steaming.
Add cheese and stir until melted.
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
INGREDIENTS
12 cups chicken broth
baby spinach (one package)
small homemade meatballs
4 teaspoons butter
grated parmesan cheese
1 cup acini de pepe pasta
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Follow recipe for homemade meatballs, but make them smaller.
Bring chicken broth to boil and add spinach and pasta until pasta is cooked. Lower heat to low. Add meatballs, butter, and salt & pepper.
Add parmesan cheese to bowl when serving.
corn chowder
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves (3 scoops minced)
1 cup white wine
1 pound mussels
salt & pepper
crusty bread
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until translucent.
Add wine and mussels. Stir and cover the pot for 8-10 minutes. Discard and unopen mussels. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with warmed and crusty bread.
grilled cheese & tomato soup
INGREDIENTS
2 pieces bread
America or other cheese of choice (can mix several kinds)
2 tsp. butter
can of tomato soup
DIRECTIONS
Butter outside of bread or place a pat at center of each side. Heat skillet on medium heat and add slice of bread (butter side down), top with cheese, and another piece of bread with butter.
Cook on medium heat until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
Heat tomato soup in pot on medium heat until hot. Comfort food!
Sweet & hot chili
INGREDIENTS
1.5 pounds hamburg
1/2 red onion or 1 yellow onion
2 28 oz. cans of B&M baked red kidney beans
2 14-1/2 oz. cans of diced tomatoes (can be with green chiles)
garlic
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 package chili seasoning mix
DIRECTIONS
Cook hamburg and onion in pan until hamburg is cooked and drain.
In large pot, add whole cans (with liquid) of beans and tomatoes. Add meat and onion. Stir in chili seasoning, garlic, and brown sugar. Heat on medium until bubbly.
Simmer on low for hours (though you can eat it anytime but flavors improve). Hot and sweet stuff!
Parmesan & Wine Risotto
INGREDIENTS
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups arborio rice (risotto)
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Bring 4 cups of chicken broth to boil, then reduce heat and let simmer. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add shallots cook until translucent. Add garlic and simmer for 30 seonds.
Add dry rice to shallot mixture, tossing to coat. Toast rice for 3-5 minutes, then add wine. Simmer over medium-low heat until wine is almost evaporated.
Add broth (one cup at a time) and continue to stir until all the liquid is almost absorbed. Once all broth has been added and cooked into the rice, remove pan from heat and stir in parmesan, salt and pepper.
Serve hot. Delicious!
caprese salad
INGREDIENTS
fresh garden tomatoes, sliced
sliced mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves
balsamic glaze
olive oil
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Arrange tomato slices and mozzarella slices in an alternating pattern on plate. Tuck a basil leaf on top of each mozzarella slice. Drizzle plate with olive oil and then balsamic glaze. Sprinkle plate with salt & pepper.
au gratin potatoes
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion
1 tablespoon flour
salt & pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 red potatoes
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 375. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter, about 2 minutes, stirring, until tender.
Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat.
Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese until melted.
Spread potatoes in ungreased casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes (getting sauce throughout). Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese and breadcrumbs on top. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.
french onion soup
INGREDIENTS
4 large yellow onions
2 large sweet onions
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine
3 tbsp flour
4 cups beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
salt & pepper
crusty bread
block gruyere or smoked gouda cheese
DIRECTIONS
Slice onions into 1/4 inch slices. Melt butter in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add onions. Coat onions with butter, and leave them uncovered as they cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Stir onions every 10 minutes, letting some of them carmelize. Add splashes of the white wine to scrape the bottom of the pan as needed.
When the onions are done, sprinkle flour over them and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining wine toss. Add beef broth, bouillon, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt & pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes with lid cracked.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ladel soup into bowls or crocks and top with piece of crusty bread and shaved cheese. Place bowls in oven until cheese is melted.
mashed potatoes
INGREDIENTS
5 pound bag of potatoes
1 stick of butter
salt & pepper
1/2 container sour cream
1/2 cup milk or cream (more if needed)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
Cut potatoes into squares. Boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain.
Add potatoes back to pan. Add butter to hot potatoes to melt. Mash potatoes with potato masher. Add all other ingredients. Use electric mixer to whip potatoes until smooth (but not gooey).
Can keep potatoes hot in oven while cooking other items.
garlicky spinach
INGREDIENTS
spinach
minced garlic
butter or olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Add spinach, butter, and garlic to saute pan.
Cook on medium-low heat until cooked.
brussel Sprouts
INGREDIENTS
brussel sprouts
olive oil and butter
salt
pepper
Italian seasoning
garlic powder or minced garlic
asiago or parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Cut brussel sprouts in half and place toss in bowl with all other ingredients. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
stuffed mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
24 ounces regular or baby bella mushrooms
2 hot Italian sausages
2 tsp garlic
3 tsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3 tbsp chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
handful of spinach cut into small pieces
Italian seasoning
salt & pepper
1/4 pound provolone cheese
DIRECTIONS
Pull stems out of mushrooms and wash and dry caps. Place caps in large baking dish.
Sautee sausages out of casings over medium heat until crumbly and brown. Lower heat to medium-low and add garlic, butter, olive oil, breadcrumbs, broth, grated cheese, spinach, and seasonings.
Heat oven to 350. Overstuff mushroom caps by scooping mixture with spoon and pressing into and over cap. Be sure to get sausage pieces in each. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, topping each cap with piece of provolone cheese for last 5 minutes of baking.
carrots & parsnips
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. carrots
1 lbs. parsnips
3 cups chicken broth
4 tsp. butter
1 tbsp. parsley
salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Cut carrots and parsnips into small strips. Place in large pot or crockpot. Add chicken broth to almost cover the vegetables. Add spices and 4 teaspoons to a stick of butter, depending on how many vegetables you are cooking.
Simmer on low for 6 hours in crock pot or, if using a pot on the stove, bring to a boil and then turn heat to a low boil and simmer until vegetables are soft.
bread stuffing
INGREDIENTS
Pepperidge Farm Seasoned Bread Stuffing Mix
1 small container mushrooms
3-4 stalks celery
1 onion
butter
DIRECTIONS
Cut mushrooms, celery, and onion into small pieces. Saute vegetables in butter until they are tender.
Add stuffing mix and vegetables to large pot or bowl and make with water according to the directions on the package.
broccoli cheddar soup
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
6 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups broccoli
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
1 block extra sharp cheddar cheese
salt & pepper
croutons
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in largt pot over medium heat.. Add onion and saute for 10 minutes (stirring ​frequently). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add flour and stir until flour is fully blended. ​Stir in chicken broth and whisk until flour is dissolved. Mix in cream, broccoli, and carrots. Move ​heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid vented, and simmer ​for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Reduce heat to low and add cheese, stirring regularly until ​melted. Add salt & pepper, and serve with croutons.
hard boiled & Deviled eggs
INGREDIENTS
eggs (for hard boiled)
(for deviled eggs)
6 hard boiled eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mustard
salt & pepper
paprika
DIRECTIONS
To hard boil-
Put eggs in water in a pot on high heat. Heat to rapid boil with cover on. Once it reaches rapid boil, shut off the heat and leave on the hot burner for 13 minutes. Remove from heat and run pan with eggs under cold water for a few minutes.
Deviled eggs-
Peel hard boiled eggs. Cut lengthwise in half. Slip out yolks and mash with fork.
Stir mayonanise, mustard, salt & pepper into yolks. Fill whites with yolk mixture. Top with paprika. Refrigerate.
Bruschetta
INGREDIENTS
garlic bulb
6 good tomatoes (or container of small tomatoes)
basil (fresh is best)
parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
French bread loaf
DIRECTIONS
Roast garlic clove in oven at 400. Slice the whole bulb in half and place both halves on a large piece of foil. Drizzle raw garlic with olive oil then wrap the foil fully around the pieces. Roast in oven for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool and squeeze out garlic pieces to use.
Dice tomatoes and drain excess juice. Transfer tomatoes to medium bowl. Chop fresh basil and add or add dried basil. Add minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
Heat oven to 400. Slice bread into small toasts and arrange on baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 minutes. Add tomato mixture and top with more cheese. Bake when ready to serve until cheese is melted and tomatoes are warm.
Pico De Gallo
INGREDIENTS
I pint cherry tomatoes (cut in quarters)
1/2 medium white onion chopped
1 jalepeno, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS
In medium bowl, dice tomoatoes, onion, jalepeno, and cilantro. Add garlic, lime, salt, and pepper. Stir and enjoy or regrigerate.
jalapeno poppers
INGREDIENTS
12 jalapeno peppers
8 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
6 pieces of well cooked bacon
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
.Heat oven to 400. Place cream cheese in bowl and mix with cheddar cheese, spices, and bacon (crumbled into bits).
Cut jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds. Leave some seeds in pepper if you want them more spicy.
Overstuff jalapenos with cheese mixture. Sprinkle salt & pepper and breadcrumbs on top. Cover baking sheet with tin foil and spread stuffed jalapenos out on sheet. Bake for 35 minutes.
green beans
INGREDIENTS
fresh green beans
butter
DIRECTIONS
Add about an inch of water to saucepan and put on high heat. Add green beans after removing any stems.
Heat to boiling and steam until cooked. Drain, add butter, and stir.
Serve with your favorite meal.
goat cheese toasts
INGREDIENTS
French bread baguette
goat cheese
olive oil
salt & pepper
toppings (roasted red pepper strips, olives, beets...)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Slice baguette into thin toasts. Arrange toasts on baking sheet and sprinkle olive oil and salt & pepper over the top of each piece. Bake for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
Spread goat cheese over toasts and top with topping of choice.
chicken pastina soup
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 large carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
8 celery sticks
8 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Better Than Bouillon or bouillon
2 cups water
4 cloves minced garlic
rosemary
thyme
salt & pepper
1-1/4 cup uncooked pastina
rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 cups fresh kale
DIRECTIONS
Saute vegetables in butter until tender with cover on pot. Stir regularly while they cook.
Add chicken broth, bouillon, water, and spices. Bring to a boil. Add pastina and cook for 5 minutes. Lower heat to low. Add chicken, cheese, lemon juice, and kale. Serve with crusty bread and look at the stars!
Bistro Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 small head radicchio
baby leaf or romaine lettuce
1 granny smith apple
Roquefort or Stilton blue cheese
6 ounces caramelized walnuts
(for vinaigrette)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Chop the radicchio and lettuce and place in large bowl. Cut apple in julienne slices and add to bowl. ​Add walnuts and crumbled blue cheese to taste.
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Pour ​dressing over the salad or in individual salad bowls. Top with salt & pepper.
PARMESAN BUTTER SOUP
INGREDIENTS
4 cups chicken broth
1-2 cups pasta (elbows or ditalini)
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
parsley
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Bring chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and simmer on medium or medium-low until ​pasta is cooked. Remove from heat and add butter, parsley, salt, & pepper. Serve topped with parmesan ​cheese.
garlic parmesan fries
INGREDIENTS
4 Idaho potatoes
garlic powder
salt & pepper
olive oil
parmesan cheese (grated, shredded, or shaved)
parsley
DIRECTIONS
Cut potatoes into strips. Soak in cold water for several hours. Drain and pat with paper towels. Toss ​potato strips with garlic powder and salt & pepper.
Cook in air fryer or on baking sheet in oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, tossing half way.
asparagus
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
2 lemon wedges
salt & pepper
shaved parmesan (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Cut tough ends off asparagus and spread cut asparagus spears on a baking sheet ​covered in tin foil. Drizzle oil or butter over spears. Squeeze lemon wedges over spears and sprinkle ​thoroughly with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Top with parmesan during last 5 if desired.
bREAKFAST
huevos rotos
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves (or 2 tsp. minced garlic)
salt & pepper
1 cup water
2 pounds red potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
4 eggs
lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
Combine olive oil, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper with one cup of water (in cup or bowl). Cut the potatoes and onion into bite-size squares and put them in a large skillet. Pour the oil mixture over them. Bring them to a boil, then cover and cook on high until the potatoes are tender.
Uncover and turn heat to low. Can add more oil if potatoes stick. Make 4 nests in potatoes and crack an egg into each. Season with salt & pepper. Cover and cook on low burner for 4 minutes and back for 4 more minutes at 350. until the whites are set but yolks are still runny. Scoop egg and potatoes into a bowl and serve with squeeze of lemon.
croque monsieur
INGREDIENTS
Bechemel Sauce
1 cup milk
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
2 shakes nutmeg
salt & pepper
Sandwich
4 slices thickly sliced Scali bread
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tsp dijon mustard
4 tsp butter
DIRECTIONS
For sauce, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a paste then pour in milk and whisk to avoid lumps. Stir in nutmeg and salt & pepper. Add gruyere and continue stirring until it melts.
Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread and dijon mustard on the other side. Add bread to skillet, butter side down and heat on medium heat. Add ham and Swiss cheese on top of two slices and cover with two other slices. Cook until one side is golden, then flip and cook the other side to golden.
Heat oven to broil. Add thin layer of bechemel sauce to baking pan and place sandwiches on top of sauce. Top each sandwich with more bechemel sauce and broil until bubbly and crisp on top.
To make Croque Madame, add a fried egg to the top of sandwich after broiling.
blueberry muffins With crumb topping
INGREDIENTS
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400. Grease muffin tins or line with baking cups. For topping, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly.
For muffins, in large bowl, beat milk, oil, vanilla, and egg until well blended. Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until flour is moistened. Gently stir in blueberries. Divide batter among muffin cups and top with crumb topping.
egg sandwich
INGREDIENTS
egg
cheese
butter
English muffin (or other favorite bread)
salt & pepper
(favorite meat and/or veggie optional)
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in a pan on medium heat. Drop a cracked egg in the center of the pan and cook on that side until the egg white solidifies.
Flip with spatula and add cheese to the top (and meat and/or veggie if you choose). Let cook until desired doneness.
Place on toasted bread or English muffin and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
sunday pancakes
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp butter
1 egg
1 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 shakes cinnamon
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
Heat 2 tbsp butter in skillet on medium heat. Beat egg in medium bowl with fork for 30 seconds. Mix flour, vanilla, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into bowl until smooth.
Pour desired amount into skillet to form pancake. Cook until bubble form on top and edges are dry. Flip and cook other side until golden.
Optional - add blueberries or chocolate chips after flipping.
eggs benedict & irish
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs (per serving)
1 tbsp vinegar
Canadian bacon (for benedict)
canned hash (for Irish)
English muffins
(for hollandaise)
4 egg yolks
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup melted butter
DIRECTIONS
For sauce, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in glass or stainless steel mixing bowl and place bowl over pot of simmering water. Whisk in melted butter (making sure eggs don't get too hot and cook). Continue whisking until sauce is thick.
Grill Canadian bacon or hash on skillet until crispy. (Hash will take mush longer to crisp and will need to be flipped to crisp on other side.)
For eggs, bring water and vinegar to a simmer, and create a whirlpool. Crack one egg at a time, and drop it into whirlpool. Cook on med-high for 2-3 minutes, and scoop out with slotted spoon.
Toast English muffins and top each with Canadian bacon or hash and egg. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over eggs. Serve with home fries.
banana bread
INGREDIENTS
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter (softened)
2 eggs
2 or 3 very ripe bananas
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
shortening
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Grease loaf pan with shortening. Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Stir in bananas, milk, and vanilla, and beat (can be with spoon) until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until moistened.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until fork comes out clean. Can put tin foil over the top at the end of baking if top is getting too brown.
quiche
INGREDIENTS
Frozen pie crust
6 pieces of deli ham or bacon, chopped
1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/3 cup of chopped yellow onion
6 eggs
1 cup light cream
2 tbsps chives
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 425. Place onion, meat, and cheese into bottom of pie crust, evenly distributed. Mix eggs, cream, chives, salt, and pepper in bowl. Pour mixture over ingredients in pie crust. Take fork and even out chive pieces.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425. Reduce heat to 300 and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until a fork comes out clean when placed into the middle of the quiche.
COCKTAILS
Tito's & Lemon-Limeade
INGREDIENTS
Tito's vodka
good lemonade (Newman's Own, Simply Lemonade)
good limeade (optional)
lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
Pour vodka over ice. Add 3/4 cup of lemonade and squeeze lemon wedge into drink. Top with a splash of limeade. Stir.
spiced cider martini
INGREDIENTS
3 ounces spiced rum
3 ounce apple cider
1 tsp juice of lemon
1 tsp juice of orange
cinnamon
nutmeg
granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS
Pour rum, cider, and juice of lemon and orange over ice in shaker. Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Shake vigorously until ice breaks into chips.
Put sugar and cinnamon on plate. Take a lemon wedge and hold it horizontally while you make a vertical slice. Run the lemon wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip edge of glass into sugar cinnamon mixture and rotate to coat.
Pour rum mixture into rimmed glass. Enjoy!
SATURDAY MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
Tito's vodka (750 mL)
one bag frozen strawberries
one bag frozen blueberries
one vanilla bean
DIRECTIONS
Add vodka, fruit, and vanilla to pitcher or bowl with a cover. Place in fridge for 4-5 days.
Strain vodka over strainer with bowl underneath. Press down on the fruit with big spoon to get more vodka out. Let fruit drip through strainer and into bowl for an hour.
Serve straight up or shake with ice.
mimosa
INGREDIENTS
champagne or prosecco
orange juice (or another juice, syrup, or liqueur you like)
DIRECTIONS
Pour champagne or prosecco into glass. Add as much juice or liqueur as you like.
Holiday!
Bloody mary
INGREDIENTS
Mr. & Mrs. T® Zesty Pepper Bloody Mary Mix
Tito's Vodka
1 teaspoon banana pepper or olive juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Lemon wedge
Olive garnish
DIRECTIONS
Pour vodka over ice. Add 3/4 cup of bloody mary mix, pepper or olive juice, horseradish, and squeeze of lemon. Shake or stir. Top with lemon wedge and olive.
Frose
INGREDIENTS
1/2 bottle rose wine
frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
strawberry syrup (splash
peach juice (splash)
ice
DIRECTIONS
Freeze rose wine in ice cube trays. Freeze strawberries. Add frozen wine cubes and frozen strawberries to blender or food processor. Add a splash of strawberry syrup and a splash of peach juice. Add lemon juice. Add ice cubes and process on high until blended to a slushy consistency.
mulled cider
INGREDIENTS
Apple cider (1 cup per serving)
Cinnamon sticks & cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ground cloves
Orange
Lemon
DIRECTIONS
Heat cider in saucepan with all spices and a slice of orange and lemon until very hot. Lower heat and simmer.
Drink in mug garnished with cinnamon stick and a slice of orange.
Warm and cozy!
ESPRESSO MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
1 ounce brewed espresso (cooled)
coffee beans or grinds as garnish
DIRECTIONS
Pour vodka, Baileys, and espresso over ice in shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour into martini glasses and garnish.
bourbon lemonade
INGREDIENTS
2 shots bourbon of choice
1 shot simple syrup
2 tsp lemon juice
ginger ale
ice
fresh lemon
DIRECTIONS
Pour bourbon over ice in your favorite glass. Add simple and lemon juice. Shake or stir. Top with ginger ale, and garnish with fresh lemon slice. Enjoy!
coconut lime margarita
INGREDIENTS
12 shots 1800 Coconut Tequila
1 shot simple syrup
lime
ice
DIRECTIONS
Cut one slice of lime and muddle with 1 shot of simple syrup. Add ice. Pour 2 shots of tequila over ice and muddle. Cut another slice of lime and squeeze over everything. Shake. Pour into glass and serve.
red lion
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces gin
2 ounces Gran Marnier
1 squeeze of lemon wedge
1 tsp orange juice (optional)
sugar
DIRECTIONS
Pour gin over ice in shaker. Add Gran Marnier, lemon juice, and orange juice.
Slice lemon wedge part way through, horizontally, and run wedge around rim of martini glass. Put sugar on plate, and dip rim of glass in sugar to create sugar rim.
Shake liquor mixture and strain into glass. Sip!
Desserts
ice box cake
INGREDIENTS
small container whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
chocolate wafer cookies (Nabisco)
DIRECTIONS
Whip together cream, sugar, and vanilla until it makes soft peaks.
In bread pan, layer cream mixture and cookies from left to right. Top with cream and crumbled cookies (or anything else you choose).
strawberry shortcake
INGREDIENTS
1 container of strawberries
2 tsp lemon juice
1 quart whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 poundcake
DIRECTIONS
Marinate strawberries in lemon juice, two teaspoons of water, and 2 teaspoons of sugar. For the whipped cream, whip cream, sugar, and vanilla together until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Serve a slice of poundcake topped with scoop of strawberry mixture and whipped cream. Delicious!
apple crisp
INGREDIENTS
5 apples, peeled and cut into squares
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup butter (softened)
cinnamon
nutmeg
vanilla bean ice cream
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350. Spread cut apples in pan. Mix remaining ingredients except ice cream to make the crisp and spread over apples.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
Serve warm with ice cream.
jello cake
INGREDIENTS
1 white cake mix (get ingredients and bake according to box)
2 cups boiling water
1 package red jello
1 package blue or green jello
1 tub Cool Whip (thawed)
DIRECTIONS
Coat two round cake pans with nonstick baking spray. Bake the cakes according to directions on box. Cool cakes.
Once cakes are cooled, pierce each cake with a fork or toothpick at 1/2 inch intervals.
Place jello mixes in two separate bowls and add 1 cup of boiling water to each. Stir each for a few minutes until jello is dissolved.
Slowly pour one mix over one cake (allowing to seep into holes) and one mix over the other cake. Refrigerate the cakes in pans for 3 or more hours.
After chilling for hours, place the bottom of the cake pan in warm water for 10-20 seconds to loosen. (This is an online tip that I have never tried.) Invert one cake onto plate. Spread Cool Whip on top of that cake. Invert the second cake on top of the first one. Cover top and sides of entire cake with remaining Cool Whip.
Refrigerate one hour before serving. Top with anything you would like (optional).