Food

Roasted Tomatoes with Pesto 3 medium to large tomatoes cut into 2 inch rounds 1 tablespoon of salt 1 teaspoon of pepper 1 tablespoon of sugar 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 1/2 cups of prepared pesto (or you could make your own) 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese Click here for directions

Taco Bell Enchiritos Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 cup water plus additional 1 cup water to add to the taco seasoning 1 onion diced 1 TBSP jarred minced garlic (or to taste) 1 package taco seasoning 1 (16oz) can refried beans 1 (15oz) can mild red Enchilada sauce 8 Medium sized Tortillas Sharp Cheddar […]

Ingredients  For cheesecake layer: 2 – (8 oz containers) cream cheese at room temp 2/3 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla For the Red Velvet Cake Layers: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon cocoa 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda […]

Sweet & Spicy Pork Chops 4 medium thick center cut pork chops 1 tablespoon of salt 1 tablespoon of pepper 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 packet of Sazon seasoning 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1 teaspoon of cayenne Olive Oil – about 2 tablespoons Click here for directions 

Taco Seasoning 2 tablespoons of chili powder 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt 1 tablespoon of pepper 1 tablespoon of cumin 1/2 tablespoon of coriander 1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (more if you like it spicier) Click […]

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅓ cup butter, cut into pieces 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon 1 cup whole milk ½ cup mashed sweet […]

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2½ cups heavy whipping cream 3 large eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 cups cubed French bread 1 (8-ounce) bag dried cherries 2 to 4 tablespoons butter Garnish: cane syrup, toasted pecans, and fresh strawberries  Click here for directions

Chinese Orange Shrimp 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 1 tablespoon of minced ginger 2 oranges 2 teaspoons of brown sugar 1/2 cup of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar 1 dash of red pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon of cornstarch 1/4 cup of cold water 1 pound of jumbo […]

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) day-old demi baguettes, cut into ½-inch-thick slices 6 large eggs 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, divided 2½ cups whole milk ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt Praline-Brandy Sauce (recipe follows) Garnish: strawberries Click here for […]

Ingredients 1 box of French Vanilla flavored Jello pudding 1.5 cups of whole milk 1 container of cool whip 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 5 bananas, sliced 2 packs of Pepperidge Farm Chessman Butter Cookies Click here for directions

Ingredients 2 pounds of chicken, cleaned and patted dry 2 teaspoons of kosher salt 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of onion powder 2 teaspoons of chili powder 1 teaspoon of cayenne 1/4 cup of good hot sauce 2 teaspoons of brown sugar Equal parts flour and cornstarch […]

  Ingredients  2 pounds of chicken wings cooked up following my Spicy Fried Chicken recipe (from Day 1) 1 cup of your favorite hot sauce 1/2 stick of butter 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced 1/4 cup of good honey Homemade Ranch Dressing for dipping (recipe following) Click here for directions