Mexican flavor inspired meatloaf. Chicken makes this lower in fat than regular meatloaf, and adding pork keeps the meatloaf from tasting dry. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups herb-seasoned croutons 1 (12 ounce) jar salsa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground…
Fast and easy, but very rich and delicious. Pretty in a clear glass trifle dish or individual parfait glasses. Ingredients 1 quart ripe strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup white sugar, or to taste 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip(R)), thawed 1 (10 inch) prepared angel…
I have been making this egg casserole for 13 years, primarily for Christmas brunch gatherings. It includes eggs, bread, cheese and sausage. It also works great with bacon. Ingredients 12 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 pounds ground breakfast sausage 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 7 slices white bread, torn into pieces Directions Preheat oven to…
Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can’t buy better in the shops. Ingredients 2 large potatoes, peeled 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons vegetable…
Yumm…Vegan Brownies!!!! These are very gooey, which is a good thing in my book. However, if you want your brownies a little more solid you’ll need to cook them longer than the recommended time. Great for people with egg or dairy allergies too! Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup…
Fresh basil is essential to get that fresh burst of flavor with a hint of sweet and sour in this dish. The ingredients are all on hand when my herb garden is in season! Add a salad and a favorite vegetable for a quick weeknight meal. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces chicken tenderloin…
This is a recipe that I put together, out of several different ones. It’s very easy and very good. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups mashed very ripe…
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…