APPLE SALAD

Ingredients 4 large Honeycrisp Apples cubed see notes 1 lemon juiced ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar 2 ribs celery thinly sliced 1 cup seedless red grapes halved ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup dried cranberries Instructions Toss the cubed apples with the lemon juice. In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise … Read more

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Ingredients Meatballs 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/4 cup finely minced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Meatball Gravy 1/4 cup butter 1 medium yellow onion quartered and … Read more

Strawberry Trifle Recipe

Ingredients: – 1 pound strawberries, sliced – 1 pre-made pound cake, cubed – 2 cups vanilla pudding – 2 cups whipped cream – 1/4 cup strawberry jam Instructions: 1. **Layer Cake and Jam**: Place half of the pound cake cubes in a trifle dish. Drizzle with half of the strawberry jam. 2. **Add Strawberries and … Read more

Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Ingredients: For the Chicken: – 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips – Salt and pepper, to taste – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 1/2 cup chicken broth – Juice of 1 lemon – 1/4 cup white wine (optional) – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons … Read more

Mint and Cucumber Yogurt Drink

Ingredients: – 2 cups yogurt – 1 cucumber, chopped – 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – Salt to taste – Cold water as needed Instructions: 1. In a blender, mix the yogurt, cucumber, mint, lemon juice, and salt until the mixture is smooth. 2. Gradually add cold water to achieve … Read more

CREAMY PEA SALAD

Ingredients Pea Salad Dressing 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Pea Salad 16 ounces frozen sweet baby peas thawed 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese cut into very small cubes 6 slices bacon cooked … Read more

CROCK POT CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste 1 … Read more

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large yellow onions sliced in half and cut from pole to pole in no greater than 1/4 inch slices 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup dry white or red wine see notes 3 cups low sodium beef broth or beef stock … Read more

Elegant and Flavorful Classic Steak Diane

Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin steaks (about 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup beef broth 1/4 cup brandy or cognac 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and black … Read more