A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you’re worried about the alcohol, don’t be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked penne pasta 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…
This exotic summer fruit smoothie is a tangy, cherry-chunked, fun snack that will cool you down in the summertime. Ingredients 2 cups pitted cherries 1 cup chopped mango 1 cup water 1 cup ice cubes Directions Blend cherries, mango, water, and ice cubes together in a blender until smooth.
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family’s favorite. Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce…
Kielbasa, also called kielbasy or Polish sausage, is a spicy sausage usually made with pork (though beef is sometimes added). It comes in chunky links, and is sold precooked. I haven’t met anyone yet who didn’t like this dish. I even like it and I really don’t care for kielbasa that much! Another bonus is…
This recipe features an icing made with cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon frosts this dark chocolate cake for an elegant dessert. Ingredients 2 cups boiling water 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 2 1/4 cups white…
On Father’s Day we all tried this delicious dessert, which everyone loved. Bananas warmed in buttery rum sauce over vanilla ice cream. Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons rum 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise 1/4 cup coarsely…
This is a very simple and surprisingly flavorful recipe for smoked nachos prepared on a charcoal grill. The chips, cheese, and beans really soak up the smoke flavor in just a few minutes. Smoke is the most important ingredient, so a charcoal grill is required (unless you can use wood chips in your gas grill)….
This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup…
Both beautiful in presentation and taste, this salad uses fresh berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), and orange segments in winter. Anytime of year this composed salad will bring rave reviews. Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup…
Easy and elegant enough for the in-laws. Be sure, when filling the chops, not to stuff it too full, or the meat will be done cooking before the cheese has had a chance to melt. Ingredients 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon…
Moist chocolate brownies with frosting! Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Frosting : 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup margarine 2…
This is a simple and flavorful recipe. For best results, marinate the pork at least 8 hours (overnight is best) and flip it after 4 hours. It’s great with rice and Asian veggies like bok choy! Enjoy! Ingredients 1/3 cup lite soy sauce 1/4 cup sesame oil 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/8 cup packed light…
A classic curry-stand recipe. This is not haute cuisine; this is the kind of nuclear-orange tikka masala that you crave when you stumble out of a pub at 2 a.m. I make vast quantities of the sauce at one time, and it freezes very well. I also added much more cayenne pepper than 1 teaspoon,…
I have never tasted any other steak that came even close to the ones made with this recipe. If you are having steak, don’t skimp on flavor to save a few calories. The butter makes this steak melt in your mouth wonderful. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons garlic powder 4 cloves garlic, minced 4…
These sandwiches are really delicious and easy to make. They are one of my family’s fix-it-quick favorites. I like to serve them with big bowls of steaming vegetable soup and dill pickles on the side. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices rye bread 8 slices deli sliced corned beef 8 slices Swiss cheese 1…
Sweet and spicy rub for pork tenderloins. Just coat, let stand for 20 minutes and grill! Goes great with polenta or mashed yams. Ingredients 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons chipotle chile powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins Directions Preheat grill for medium-high…