Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it’s easily made in the oven. I brought a huge roaster pan full to a neighborhood fish fry and needless to say, there were no leftovers. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 large onion, diced 1 large green…
My Grandmother made the most delicious meatloaf in the state. When she passed away, she didn’t leave me her recipe, but she left me the desire to recreate it. I think this is it, in flavor and texture. Don’t let the number of ingredients discourage you. It’s part of the magic in creating a masterpiece!…
Cheesy and delicious, this hash brown casserole has a crunchy topping. Ingredients 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1/2 cup melted butter 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground…
Easy, easy, easy. As a variation, you can add candy coated chocolates, chocolate chips, or nuts. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups miniature marshmallows 4 cups crisp rice cereal Directions Coat a 9 x 13 inch pan with spray oil or margarine. In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine…
This is a recipe my entire family loves. You can also use turkey instead of ground beef. Ingredients 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1…
This was one of my grandmother’s favorites. Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Into bottom of 9 x1 3…
These cookies are absolutely the best!! They really should be named disappearing cookies because they won’t stay around long. Set your timer, these cookies are best when they are lightly browned. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1…
Good served on buns, and great chili for hot dogs. Ingredients 3 pounds lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 1/2 cups…
This is my family recipe for Chicken Katsu – Japanese style fried chicken. Can also be used to make Tonkatsu, just use pork cutlets instead of chicken. Serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded to 1/2 inch thickness salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons all-purpose…
Very yummy soup that has always been a hit! Main ingredients include ground beef, cabbage, tomato sauce, kidney beans and onion. I promise you won’t regret making it! Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 1/2 large onion, chopped 5 cups chopped cabbage 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained 2 cups…
This omelet is so easy and delicious. It bakes in the oven, so there is no watching the stove. My son loves to make it for us. Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 450…
This one-pan Mexican dinner, cheesy pork taco rice with roasted corn, chiles, onion, and salsa, is super quick, easy, and has fabulous flavor! Serve with sour cream. Ingredients 3 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise 1 pound ground pork 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup long-grain rice 1 large onion, chopped, divided 1 (1 ounce)…
This is the chili recipe the gang eats at Purdue Boilermaker football games. I always prep and cook the chili the night before and then reheat the next day. This is a combination of many different tomato-based chili recipes. Good luck and enjoy. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 3…
This is a lot like a lasagna, only Mexican-style! Serve like a pie and garnish with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Make sure you like spicy foods before trying this one. It’s hot! Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced 1 (4…
A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh. Ingredients 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed…
A Thanksgiving classic. Ingredients 12 ounces cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice Directions In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl….