Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional) … Read more

Lamb Chops with Mustard Thyme Sauce

Ingredients: 8 lamb chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup heavy cream Instructions: Prepare the Lamb Chops: Season both sides of the lamb chops with … Read more

Crockpot Hot Dog Chili 

Ingredients: – 1 pound ground beef (use a lean cut like 90/10) – 1/3 cup water – 5 ounces tomato sauce – 1/2 cup ketchup – 1 tablespoon yellow mustard – 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – 2 teaspoons chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon sugar – 1/2 … Read more

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE 

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 (15 oz) can low sodium beef broth 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup … Read more

Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls

Ingredients: For the Blueberry Filling: 2 cups fresh blueberries ⅓ cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 7 tablespoons water, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch For the Cream Cheese Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature ⅓ cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 12 egg roll wrappers 2+ cups vegetable oil for frying ¼ … Read more

Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic, and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving … Read more

Apple Cinnamon Curly Fries 

Ingredients: 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup cornstarch Oil for frying Instructions: Prepare the Apples: Peel the apples and use a spiralizer to create curly apple slices. Pat the apple slices dry with paper towels. Mix the Coating: … Read more

Pickle Slushy Recipe

Ingredients : 1 cup pickle juice 2 cups ice 1 packet fruit punch Kool-Aid 2-3 tablespoons sugar (to taste) Pickle slices (for garnish) Tajín or additional sugar (for garnish) Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Measure out 1 cup of pickle juice. Fill 2 cups with ice. Have your packet of fruit punch Kool-Aid ready. Optionally, slice … Read more

Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients: 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste Marinara sauce, for dipping Directions: Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half to make 24 pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs … Read more

Bacon Cheese Fries

Ingredients 1 26-ounce bag of frozen French fries 1 pound bacon 1 8-ounce bag shredded Colby Jack Cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 jalapenos seeded and chopped. 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 Tablespoons cilantro chopped. Instructions Line a baking sheet with foil or … Read more

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients : 12 medium button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms cleaned with stems removed and discarded Olive oil spray 1 box 8 ounce cream cheese softened 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs 2 garlic cloves minced 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2-3 tablespoons … Read more

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs of baby potatoes, quartered 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, … Read more

Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs

 Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or an oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut four sheets … Read more

Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs 

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4-6 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste Toothpicks or kitchen twine Olive oil for brushing Instructions: Prepare Chicken: Preheat your smoker to 225°F … Read more

Easy Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

INGREDIENTS : 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water (additional for cornstarch) 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust based on heat preference) Salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Combine … Read more