STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

Ingredients 6 cups of cold water 1 cup sugar 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled reserve 4 small strawberries for garnish 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice Lemon slices Mint sprigs optional Ice Instructions Heat the water and sugar over medium heat to a simmer. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Let it fully cool … Read more

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk preferably whole or 2% 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 slices white bread like brioche or challah 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 4 slices Swiss cheese 4 slices deli turkey 4 slices deli ham 2 tablespoons of butter 1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional 2 tablespoons … Read more

MEXICAN PIZZAS

Ingredients 12 six inch corn tortillas canola or vegetable oil 1 lb ground beef 1/2 medium onion finely chopped 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 3/4 cup water 1 can 16 ounces refried beans 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6 grape tomatoes sliced 1 small jalapeno sliced 1/3 cup … Read more

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 1 ¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces 2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning preferably homemade 8 ounces mushrooms sliced thick 1 red bell pepper diced small ½ lb. fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments 3 cloves garlic minced 3 cups low sodium chicken … Read more

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

Ingredients Dressing 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Salad 1 large head iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups frozen peas thawed 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and sliced 2 cups … Read more

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Ingredients Chicken Fried Steak 4 cube steaks 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoons garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 dash hot sauce vegetable oil or canola oil Gravy ¼ cup all purpose … Read more

GYOZA (JAPANESE DUMPLINGS)

Ingredients Gyoza 2 cups green cabbage very finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 lb. ground pork 2 cloves garlic pressed 3 finely chopped green onions 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste 40-50 potsticker wrappers or gyoza wrappers see notes 3 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ cup water per batch Sauce 3 tablespoon low sodium soy … Read more

DUTCH OVEN POT ROAST

Ingredients kosher salt generously freshly ground black pepper generously 3 lbs chuck roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 yellow onions quartered 3 garlic cloves sliced 1/2 cup dry red wine merlot or cabernet sauvignon 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 2 teaspoons Worsestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus thyme … Read more

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CROCK POT LEMON GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN Making this ASAP 6-8 boneless chicken thighs, skinless or with skin Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, or Cayenne (optional) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced 1 teaspoon … Read more

BANG BANG SHRIMP

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large clove garlic minced 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons sambal oelek 1 teaspoon sriracha 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon honey kosher salt 1 lb. shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed 1/2 cup … Read more